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Population Study Shows Salpingectomy Decreases Risk of Ovarian Cancer

February 9, 2015

Recent studies have suggested听that ovarian cancer predominantly arises within the fallopian tubes or the uterus. A group of Swedish researchers hypothesized that surgical removal of…

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Research progress report: Frizzled 9 and lung cancer chemoprevention

February 9, 2015

Every year, lung cancer leads to more deaths than any other cancer. An estimated 159,2601听精东影业ns were expected to die from lung cancer in 2014, accounting…

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Disney Celebrates Compassion Month & Makes $1 Million Capacity-building Grant to Make-A-Wish

February 3, 2015

People typically display their admiration for a loved one by way of roses or chocolates this month. However, around the Company, Disney employees are finding…

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Let鈥檚 Celebrate National Cat Health Month, Right Meow!

February 3, 2015

With only 28 days, February marks the shortest month on the calendar. It also marks the observance of National Cat Health Month, a month-long celebration…

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February is Marfan Awareness Month! So What is Marfan Syndrome?

February 3, 2015

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body鈥檚 connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body鈥檚 cells, organs and tissue together, and it听also…

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New CDC Report Shows Big Drop in Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among 精东影业ns

February 3, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC 鈥 The percentage of 精东影业ns exposed to secondhand smoke has fallen by more than half since 1999, but one in four non-smokers 鈥…

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OCRF’s Ovarian Cycle Events Gear Up to Raise Funds for Much-needed Ovarian Cancer Research

January 27, 2015

OCRF’s Ovarian Cycle听is gearing up for another great year of riding for research with fun indoor cycling events taking place all across the country. Last…

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Children’s Miracle Network Honors 1.4 Million Walmart and Sam’s Club Associates for Helping Kids at CMN Hospitals Throughout U.S. and Canada

January 27, 2015

This year, Children鈥檚 Miracle Network Hospitals gave our highest听award听to some very special supporters, ones who are making a huge difference in the lives of local…

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Saving Lives Through Stem Cell Donations

January 27, 2015

by听Omar Siddiqi, MD I am not a stranger to illness. During my medical training, I met many patients on the worst day of their lives.…

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SPLC goes to trial to curtail use of pepper spray on children in Birmingham, Ala., public schools

January 27, 2015

When 鈥淜.B.鈥 was a tenth-grader in a Birmingham high school, she was walking to class in tears after a boy made inappropriate sexual comments. After…

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Apparel Retailer, The Buckle, Partners With Boys Town to Help Teenagers Overcome Serious Problems

January 27, 2015

For teenagers who are trying to overcome serious problems, having some new clothes can go a long way toward helping them move forward. That鈥檚 what…

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The Inn Helps Spunky Four-Year-Old Makenna Feel At Home While Receiving Treatment at the NIH

January 23, 2015

Four-year-old Makenna Harrod, of Louisville, Kentucky, has a bright and bubbly听personality that lights up any room. Her father, Larry 鈥淒J鈥 Harrod, describes her as 鈥渟punky鈥…

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