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Scientists find new gene markers for cancer risk
NEW YORK (AP) — A huge international effort involving more than 100 institutions and genetic tests on 200,000 people has uncovered dozens of signposts in DNA that can help reveal further a person's risk for breast, ovarian or prostate cancer,...Tags: Breast Cancer, Research, European Union, Ovarian Cancer, Science and Technology
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Panel discusses pros, cons of cancer screenings
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- When it comes to cancer screenings, ignorance is not bliss. Knowledge and discussions with one's doctor can help a person decide which tests are right and when, five local physicians said Wednesday night during a panel discussion at Indiana...Tags: Breast Cancer, Drugs and Medicines, Indiana University, Vaccines, Prostate Cancer
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VIDEO: Valerie Harper (Rhoda) ready to say goodbye
Published on Mar 10, 2013 "All my life, people have had a connection to me because of Rhoda," Harper, who seems decades younger than her 73 years, says of her beloved TV alter ego, working gal Rhoda Morgenstern. "Now there are things I want to share."...
Tags: YouTube, Valerie Harper
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Vigil to mark anniversary of Joe Paterno's death
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Supporters of longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno are marking the anniversary of his death with a candlelight vigil. The Hall of Fame coach died of lung cancer on Jan. 22, 2012, at age 85. On Tuesday,...
Tags: Joe Paterno, Abusive Behavior, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Jerry Sandusky
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Lung cancer scans backed for older, heavy smokers
The American Cancer Society says there now is enough evidence to recommend screening certain older, heavy smokers for lung cancer. The society is releasing new guidelines Friday for annual CT lung scans. But they are only recommended for people ages...Tags: American Cancer Society
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Study: People worldwide living longer, but sicker
LONDON (AP) — Nearly everywhere around the world, people are living longer and fewer children are dying. But increasingly, people are grappling with the diseases and disabilities of modern life, according to the most expansive global look so far...Tags: Tuberculosis, Research, Health and Safety at School, Mental Health, Physical Conditions
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PSU's Paterno, Spanier each made over $1M in 2011
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State University has made public a report that shows fired football coach Joe Paterno and former president Graham Spanier each earned more than $1 million in compensation last year. A form posted on the school's...Tags: College Sports, Graham Spanier, Joe Paterno, Abusive Behavior, Jerry Sandusky
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Paterno widow, son unaware they could be called
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A family spokesman says Joe Paterno's widow and son were not told that they're on the list of possible witnesses for Jerry Sandusky's upcoming child sex abuse trial. The statement Thursday says Sue and Jay Paterno do not...Tags: College Sports, Joe Paterno, Abusive Behavior, Jerry Sandusky
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Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise
ATLANTA (AP) — A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there's strong evidence that both habits may help prevent the disease from coming back. New guidelines issued Thursday by the American Cancer...Tags: Obesity, Research, Mastectomy, Health Organizations, Biotechnology
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Woman says rescue dog sniffed out her cancer
PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — Lisa Hulber gazes affectionately at her dog, Effie.
She's always had a bond with the mixed breed, but the two have grown even closer this past year.
Effie, or Effie Mae as Lisa and her husband, Scott, sometimes call her,...Tags: Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, Lymphatic System, Radiation Therapy, Science and Technology
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Indiana Senate panel approves statewide smoking ban
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A proposed statewide smoking ban was approved by an Indiana Senate committee on Wednesday despite objections over the plan's exemptions for casinos and private clubs, moving forward one of the most contentious issues remaining...Tags: Business, Lifestyle and Leisure, Health, Republican Party, Politics
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Popular issues stall behind Indiana Dem boycott
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anti-smoking advocates are on the verge of success in the Indiana General Assembly but must wait out House Democrats' boycott of a divisive labor bill.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in both the Senate and House is pushing to...Tags: Democratic Party, Heart Disease, Mitch Daniels, U.S. Senate, Super Bowl
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