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Two generations taking office together
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND - It's not unusual for politics to run in a family. There are examples nationwide of sons and daughters who have followed a parent into elected office. It is unusual, however, for a father and son to enter politics at the same time to serve...Tags: Elections, Democratic Party, Orthopedic Surgery, Health, Politics
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Study: Pfizer drug lowers risk of breast cancer
CHICAGO (AP) — Millions of women at high risk of breast cancer because of genes, family history or other reasons have a new option for preventing the disease. A big study finds that a drug cut the risk of developing breast cancer by more than...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Genes and Chromosomes, Tamoxifen (drug), Blood, Human Body
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Death rate for lung cancer among women declines
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, women's death rates from lung cancer are dropping, possibly a turning point in the smoking-fueled epidemic. It's a small decline, says the nation's annual report on cancer — just under 1 percent a year....Tags: Brain, Lung Cancer, Liver, Physical Conditions, Happiness (state of mind)
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Indiana House backs greater abortion restrictions
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Both houses of the Indiana Legislature have now approved bills that would restrict access to abortions. The Indiana House voted 72-23 on Wednesday to require that women seeking an abortion be told that human life begins at...Tags: Elections, Infertility, Abortion, Physical Conditions, Indiana
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Educators, hospital helpers win King Day honor
This morning, as hundreds gathered for a breakfast for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, two educators and four people who serve hospitals received honors for being — in King’s words — "drum majors" for community service. South Bend Mayor...Tags: Elections, St. Joseph County (Indiana), African Americans, Minority Groups, Teaching and Learning
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FDA approves first 3-D mammography device
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the first mammography device that generates 3-D images of the breast, potentially helping doctors' spot cancerous tumors. The Selenia Dimensions System from Hologic Inc....Tags: Breast, Washington, DC, Food and Drug Administration, Human Body, Health
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Notre Dame women's basketball: Irish subdue Rutgers
SOUTH BEND — It took nearly 35 minutes, but Notre Dame finally unleashed a lightning bolt late in the second half to put away a physical Rutgers team, 71-49, Saturday afternoon in Big East college women’s basketball action.
Struggling to...Tags: Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Basketball, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, College Basketball, College Sports
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Why I disagree with Angelina Jolie's mastectomy decision
Dear Pharmacist: Do you agree with Angelina Jolie's decision to remove her breasts to prevent cancer? — S.I., Atlanta, Ga. Dear S.I.: When I heard about her double mastectomy, my heart sank for her because I'm sure she was paralyzed by fear. After...Tags: Mastectomy, Cervical Cancer, Mineral Supplements, B Vitamins, Gallbladder Disease
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Aveo says partner Astellas will not seek EU nod for kidney cancer drug
Reuters(Reuters) - Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc said it was informed by its partner Astellas Pharma Inc that the Japanese company would not be seeking marketing approval for their experimental kidney cancer drug in Europe. Aveo shares fell about 13 percent in...Tags: Renal cell carcinoma, Drugs and Medicines, Litigation, Food and Drug Administration, Trials
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READER SUBMITTED: Rose's Legacy Helping Find A Cure For Breast Cancer
Eastern ConnecticutSeven years and nearly $300,000 later, Rose's Legacy is at it again, raising money to benefit the fight against breast cancer. Employee Family Protection, Inc. (EFP) is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual Rose's Legacy Golf Tournament will be held on...Tags: Golf, Sports
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LETTER: Shield Daughters From Hazardous Contraceptives
Regarding the May 19 letter "Be An Advocate For Your Life": Parents need to advocate for their daughters as well. Health care providers do not routinely inform both parents of minors and patients that oral contraceptives are classifed as Group I...Tags: Family Planning, Health Treatments, Mayo Clinic, Migraine, Children's Health
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Cyclist treks through Winchester for cancer cure
California resident Flynn Donoho made his way through Winchester Monday as part of a quest to end cancer. An avid cyclist, Donoho has spent the spring trekking across the United States, trying to increase awareness about all forms of cancer, and raise...
Tags: Health Organizations, Trips and Vacations, Travel, American Cancer Society
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