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Global life spans continue to lengthen, WHO says
Reuters* Life expectancy increases in most rich and poor countries * China, India see big gains; some African countries decline * No sign obesity limiting average life spans in rich world By Tom Miles GENEVA, May 15 (Reuters) - People are living longer...Tags: United Nations, Genetic Engineering, Symptoms, Demographics, International Organizations
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Relay for Life event heads under the sea
Scuba divers hitting the water off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea next month won't just be enjoying the area's coral reefs and marine life. They will also be helping raise money for cancer research. While most participants in the American Cancer Society's many...Tags: Diving, Relay for Life, Scuba Diving, American Cancer Society
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Angelina Jolie's surgery not for everyone, experts warn
In the wake of Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had a double mastectomy because of a rare gene, the American Cancer Society is warning that the radical surgery should not be taken lightly. Experts said that while the surgery is totally...Tags: Pancreatic Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests, Breast Cancer, Brad Pitt, Ovarian Cancer
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Age-friendly ideas for Macon-Bibb coming together
The Macon TelegraphThe effort to make Macon and Bibb County more "age-friendly" needs to involve and serve all ages, volunteers working on the project said Tuesday. In August 2012, Macon-Bibb County became the first place in the country to be dubbed an Age-Friendly...Tags: Media Industry
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Angelina Jolie's surgery bring words of caution from experts
Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy because of a rare gene has generated great interest. But experts are urging caution regarding testing and prophylactic surgery. "This does not mean every woman needs a blood test to determine...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Breast Cancer, Brad Pitt, Ovarian Cancer, Angelina Jolie
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Confirming poison gas use in Syria will be tough task
ReutersAMSTERDAM (Reuters) - It took Tokyo police just three hours to confirm the use of sarin gas when members of a doomsday cult attacked five crowded subway cars in 1995, killing 13 people and sickening thousands of passengers. The same lethal nerve gas is...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Wars and Interventions, Medical Procedures and Tests, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Could giving newborns formula help with breast-feeding?
One of the first warnings new mothers hear is that offering babies formula soon after birth can lead to problems with breast-feeding. Sating infants' hunger with formula can prevent them from nursing vigorously, interfering with milk production;...
Tags: American Academy of Pediatrics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pediatrics, Medical Specialization
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Angelina Jolie's op-ed a reminder to know family medical history
Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy because of a rare gene she and relatives carry speaks to the importance of knowing your family’s history with cancer, the American Cancer Society said. In an op-ed in the New York Times ...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Breast Cancer, Brad Pitt, Ovarian Cancer, Angelina Jolie
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Yale Researchers Urge More Street Work When Studying People With Both HIV, Hepatitis C
The Hartford CourantResearchers need to work harder to screen high-risk populations for people who are infected with both HIV and hepatitis C, say the authors of a new Yale University study on the incidence of co-infection in the New Haven area. The study, published Tuesday...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Medical Procedures and Tests, Liver Disease, New Britain, Diseases and Illnesses
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Angelina Jolie double mastectomy: Brad Pitt reacts
Angelina Jolie was "heroic" for undergoing a preventive double mastectomy, her fiance, Brad Pitt, said Tuesday after she wrote an op-ed piece revealing her decision and describing the mastectomy process, which began in February. "Having witnessed...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Brad Pitt, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Mastectomy, Google Inc.
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What is a BRCA mutation?
BRCA1 and BRCA2 stand for breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 and breast cancer susceptibility gene 2. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that are part of a class known as tumor suppressors, according to the National Cancer Institute. BRCA genes are found in males...Tags: Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Skin Cancer, Stomach Cancer
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Jonathan Fielding, the public's MD
If you've got your health, the cliche goes, you've got just about everything. If you've got public health duties, you're responsible for just about everything from mosquitoes (West Nile carriers) to hygiene (wash your hands for as long as it takes to sing...
Tags: Lung Cancer, Chemical Industry, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Crime, Law and Justice, Gonorrhea
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