Cautions raised about Suzanne Somers choices in cancer debate
An open letter warns Suzanne Somers and her followers about abandoning proven cancer treatments. It argues Iscador and plant based estrogen lack evidence, urges reconsideration of chemotherapy, and shares the writer’s own battle with breast cancer to stress the dangers of delaying effective therapy.
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Suzanne Somers
Suzanne
Burton Goldberg
Alternative Medicine Magazine
CNN
Gary Whipple
Margaret and Howard Hall Radiation Center
Cedar Rapids
Iscador
Coffee and caffeine health effects over time
A 1994 JAMA study linked caffeine with bone loss but suggested milk can offset loss while keeping caffeine. A 2000 Archives of Internal Medicine study followed 20 000 men for a decade and found no higher death risk from coffee with no increased coronary heart disease death.
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JAMA
Archives of Internal Medicine
Sandwich caregivers face emotionally draining challenges
The Washington Post notes the sandwich generation cares for aging parents and their own families. It highlights a book by the American Health Assistance Foundation offering practical caregiving guidance and resources, with contact details for ordering and for FamilyCare America.
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Washington Post
American Health Assistance Foundation
St Luke's Diabetes Ed Center reports hospital wide gains
St Luke's Diabetes Education Center says its program across 10 Iowa Health System sites reduced patient blood sugar by over two percent, with current averages around 6.4 percent at St Luke's. ADA recognized centers aim for consistent treatment standards and best practices across the network.
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Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s Hospital
Diabetes Education Center
St. Luke’s
Iowa Health System
IHS
Marcia Draheim
American Diabetes Association
ADA
Minne
International Diabetes Centers
Draheim
Iowa
Mental Health Center Opens May Programs in Iowa City
The Mid-Eastern Iowa Community Mental Health Center schedules May educational programs for National Mental Health Month. An open house is 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at 220 S Van Buren St. Hear Voices session 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Iowa City Public Library room A, limited to 40 participants. Reserve by 338-7884. A Stigma Busters acting troupe will perform afterward. A Learn at Lunch series runs noon to 1 p.m. May 3 10 17 24 31 at 507 E College St, reservations required. Exhibition of Clubhouse member art at the library during May.
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Iowa City
Iowa Community
S. van Buren St
Iowa City Public Library
Meimhc
E. College St
Health notes and events at Iowa City area clinics tonight
Community health calendar lists Fibromyalgia support group at Mercy Medical Plaza and Mended Hearts talks on Everest expedition. Also updates on blood drives May 10 11 14, anxiety screenings at St Luke's, Parkinson group at St Luke's, free BP screening at The Medicine Shoppe, and Red Cross health and safety courses with pre registration.
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McAuley Room
Mercy Medical Plaza
Iowa City
Sarah Hankel
First Baptist Church
Northland Ave
Jami Maxson
Mended Hearts
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Dr. SE
Old Capitol Mall
Grant Wood Area
42Nd St. NE
First Ave. SE
American Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
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Shirley Ruedy
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Oakland
California
Annals of Epidemiology
Center For Science In the Public Interest
FDA
Ben & Jerry’s
Starbucks
Allina
THE
Yoga Institute
Dianne Harms
1St Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids,a
St. Luke’s Program
St. Luke's Resource Center
Parkinson's
St. Luke's
American Cancer Society
Erskine Advanced Imaging Center
First Avenue
N.E
Cedar
PCA
Erskine Diagnostic Center
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