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Cigarette Smoking and Cancer
Did you know? Cigarette smoking causes 87 percent of lung cancer deaths and is responsible for most cancers of the larynx, oral cavity and pharynx, esophagus, and bladder. Secondhand smoke ...
Secondhand Smoke Affecting Millions of New Yorkers
THURSDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of New York City residents who do not smoke have elevated levels of the residue of secondhand smoke in their blood, ...
Where’s the Cure for Cancer?
By Elizabeth Landau CNN (CNN) -- President Obama's pledge to conquer cancer "in our time" is a great goal, but one of America's top cancer experts isn't sure he'd use ...
Thai Yellow Curry Tempeh
This recipe was cobbled together using one from Theresa Bliffert, one from www.thaifood.com and one from my book Feeding the Whole Family. It versatile in both the selection of protein ...
Foods That Fight Cancer: Whole Grains
The term “whole grain” means that all three parts of the grain kernel (germ, bran and endosperm) are included. Refined grains usually have the bran and germ removed, leaving only ...
Urge Your Representative to Co-Sponsor Johanna’s Law
Johanna's Law: The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act was signed into law in 2007. The law authorized a national gynecologic cancer awareness campaign over three years. We must now ...
Study Urges More Oversight of Dietary Items
More than half of all American adults, or at least 114 million people, use dietary supplements like vitamin pills, diet pills, herbs and energy drinks. But the Food and Drug ...
Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer
Folic acid supplements, smoking and genetics are among research targets Posted April 20, 2009 By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 20 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists looking at everyday factors ...
United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Hi All, I'm in New York right now for the 53rd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, dedicated exclusively to gender equality and advancement of women. ...
Roses are Red, Lipstick (Still!) Has Lead
Dear all, As we all know, taking care of our bodies is essential to living long and healthy lives. What many of us forget is what we put on our ...
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Hi All, We start off 2009 on the right foot by recognizing January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. And honey, there’s nothing more important than your health! Last year, over ...
Tour of Duty – Kosovo
Next came Kosovo. This is the youngest country on the planet! It is quite war-torn as a result of a bloody war between the Serbians and the Albanians which left ...
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