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Carnival to benefit girl's cause, raise money for Arthritis Foundation of Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewMariah Aquino-Truss loves to sing and dance, but the normally energetic child could barely walk two years ago. Mariah, 7, was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in September 2011, said her mother, Tory Aquino, 33, of Patterson Heights in...Tags: Pittsburgh, Festive Events, Arthritis Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Rheumatoid Arthritis
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On the web, clinical trial participants find information and comfort
St. Louis Post-DispatchDawn Demet had never even heard the word metastatic. Then in September 2011, she was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. She was told to go home, pack a bag, and take a trip, because she only had 6 to 12 months to live. But a different...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, New York City, Diseases and Illnesses, Lipitor (drug), Medical Research
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FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trail mix. Potato chips. And now gum. With a growing number of foods boasting added caffeine for an energy boost, the Food and Drug Administration says it's time to investigate their safety. The FDA's new look at added caffeine...Tags: Energy Drinks, Children's Health, Margaret Hamburg, American Academy of Pediatrics, Food and Drug Administration
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Selectmen OK Longboard for Life fundraiser
The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, Mass.The Second Annual Longboard for Life fundraiser is on. The selectmen approved the event last week. The skateboarding competition is being organized to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Participants will be riding on longboards, which are...Tags: American Cancer Society
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Bionic eye maker has vision of the future
Robert Greenberg got tired of hearing from senior engineers that it wasn't possible to build his product idea: a bionic eye that gives sight to the blind. "A lot of the folks straight out of school didn't know any better, so I hired them instead,"...
Tags: Hearing Impairment, Johns Hopkins University, Technology, University of California, Los Angeles, Blindness
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Merced's Relay for Life draws 1,300 participants
Merced Sun-StarMerced organizers for The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life said this weekend's event at the Merced College stadium was a success, raising more than $190,000 for cancer programs. Organizers for the 24-hour event, which lasted from 8:45 a.m....Tags: Relay for Life, American Cancer Society
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READER SUBMITTED: Dr. Thomas V. Johnson Named Connecticut Podiatric
SuffieldThomas V. Johnson, DPM of Suffield, was named president of the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA). Dr. Johnson as been a practicing podiatrist in Enfield and South Windsor for over 25 years, withPodiatryCare and the Heel Pain Center, PC....Tags: Suffield, Botox (drug), Towson, Saint Francis Care, South Windsor
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Should we be providing needles for drug users? Controversy follows program at Bethany Place
Belleville News-DemocratMickey Weiss visits Bethany Place to keep himself and his drug-using friends alive. Weiss is a 34-year-old drug addict who lives in Collinsville. Once a week, he goes to the Belleville nonprofit agency to pick up new needles, a vial of the overdose...Tags: Barack Obama, HIV, Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Reuters World News Highlights at 1715 GMT, May 08
ReutersMay 8 (Reuters) - TOP STORIES ----------- MOSCOW/BEIRUT - Russia and the United States agreed to seek new peace talks with both sides to end Syria's civil war, but opposition leaders were sceptical on Wednesday of an initiative they fear might let...Tags: Mahmoud Abbas, China, Government, Malaysia, Politics
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Cancer survivors soldier on at Relay For Life
The Easley Progress, S.C.Amidst a cold and steady rain, cancer survivors and relay participants circled the track of Wren High School for 12 hours last Friday night and Saturday morning for the American Cancer Society's 2013 Relay For life. "On behalf of the 2013 Committee of...Tags: Human Interest, American Cancer Society
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READER SUBMITTED: Connecticut Health Council to Host 'The Politics of Health Policy' with Scott Rasmussen
HartfordThe Connecticut Health Council, an association of health sector leaders who work together to promote Connecticut as a premier center for the development of businesses, initiatives, and technology that improve health care and wellness both nationally and...Tags: Healthcare Policies, Metro Hartford Alliance, Downtown (Brooklyn, New York), Computing and Information Technology Industry, Environmental Issues
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READER SUBMITTED: American Cancer Society Announces Cancer Study At Middlesex Hospital And Cancer Center
Middletown/ShorelineAmerican Cancer Society announces launch of cancer study at Middlesex Hospital and Cancer Center. Community encouraged to participate. Middlesex Hospital and the American Cancer Society are enlisting support from local residents to participate in an...Tags: Health, Middletown, Healthcare Provider, Environmental Pollution, Science and Technology
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