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'Perhaps the real threat to marriage is...'
Change of SubjectFrom The Gay Guide to Wedded Bliss by Liza Mundy in this month's Atlantic Despite—or maybe because of—their perfectionist approach to egalitarianism, lesbian couples seem to be more likely to break up than gay ones. Pepper Schwartz noted... -
READER SUBMITTED: Mr. Joseph's Hair Studio, Southington And Simsbury, Gives Back To The Community
SimsburyMr. Joseph's Hair Studio in Simsbury and Southington continue to give back in big ways. For those of you that know. they have been strongly involved with charities, each stylist has their on personal connections to each charity they donate to. Last...Tags: Breast Cancer, Social Issues, Small Businesses, Plainville, Simsbury
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READER SUBMITTED: Hospital's Breast Cancer Treatment Targets Cancer, Protects The Heart
Greater New BritainThe Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) is one of few area hospitals offering prone radiation therapy that treats breast cancer confined to the left breast while sparing and protecting the heart from radiation. While radiation therapy has proven...Tags: Health Treatments, Breast Cancer, Heart Attack, Radiation Therapy, Hospitals and Clinics
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To prevent brain damage, soccer players should keep 'head counts'
Heading the ball is a key soccer skill, but a new study finds that players who headed the ball frequently were more likely to suffer brain injury and damage their memory than their fellow players who were a little less headstrong, so to speak. While...Tags: David Beckham, Sports, Soccer, Manchester United F.C., MRI (imaging)
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Med-tech firm lands its first software deal
A company led by by two veteran Central Florida high-tech entrepreneurs recently secured its first contract for Internet-based medical software designed to streamline the complicated process of qualifying a patient's care for Medicare or Medicaid...
Tags: Medicare, Government Health Care, Food and Drug Administration, University of Central Florida, Medical Procedures and Tests
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New treatment for college interrupted by addictions
"It's time to get the 'high' out of higher education," former cabinet secretary Joseph Califano said to release findings that 49 percent of full-time college students binge drink or abuse prescription and illegal drugs. That four-year study was...Tags: Education, Drugs and Medicines, Science, Teaching and Learning, Substance Abuse
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New research institute could help create jobs, improve health for Hoosiers
WSBT-TVSOUTH BEND-- The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute is the first of its kind in the country and it could one day lead to research breakthroughs in cancer, heart disease and other diseases. The institute is a collaborative effort between the state,...Tags: Heart Disease, Science and Technology, Science, Health and Safety at School, Research
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Celgene arthritis drug maintains efficacy at 52 weeks-study
ReutersBy Bill Berkrot June 11 (Reuters) - Celgene Corp's experimental drug for psoriatic arthritis maintained its ability to significantly reduce painful symptoms through 52 weeks of treatment, according to data from a late stage study being presented this...Tags: Tuberculosis, Celgene Corporation, Drugs and Medicines, Biotechnology Industry, Symptoms
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J&J's Stelara effective in psoriatic arthritis trial
ReutersBy Bill Berkrot June 11 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson's Stelara produced significant improvement in signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis through 52 weeks of treatment in a late stage study, according to data being presented at a medical meeting in...Tags: Tuberculosis, Johnson & Johnson Inc., Drugs and Medicines, Science and Technology, Skin Conditions
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Further restrictions proposed on using chimpanzees for research
McClatchy Washington BureauWASHINGTON The federal government moved Tuesday to further protect chimpanzees, proposing to change the animals' endangered status and increase oversight of their use in research. The plan represents the latest in a series of steps taken in the past...Tags: Science, Crime, Law and Justice, Wildlife, Research, Environmental Issues
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Some health-related apps should be avoided
Of the countless applications (apps) available for your computer tablet and smartphone, there are an estimated 40,000 health-related apps for consumers and physicians. But how do you know if these apps are safe and accurate? "You don't," says Dr....Tags: Dermatologists, Mole (lesion), Food and Drug Administration, Google Play, Apple iTunes
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Reliable home aide can be hard to find
It can be tough to acknowledge that a loved one needs in-home care that family members can't provide. But finding a qualified paid caregiver may be even tougher. Consumers who turn to agencies because they assume their health aides and personal care...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Consumers, Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's Association
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