Skin cancer rising among younger people says Mayo study
Mayo Clinic researchers report non-melanoma skin cancer is more common in people under 40 than 30 years ago, with about 1 million new cases yearly. Analysis of Olmsted County records through 2003 highlights a shift of tumors away from the head and neck, suggesting sun exposure and tanning as factors.
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Knight Ridder
Paul
Minn
Mayo Clinic
United States
Leslie Christenson
Journal of the American Medical Association
Rochester
Mann
Ing
Olmsted County
Christensen
Lifestyle changes may slow early prostate cancer progression
A study of 93 patients shows those adopting a vegan diet, regular moderate exercise, yoga and relaxation techniques improved a blood test for cancer progression after a year. They were less likely to need further treatment and their blood inhibited cancer cells in lab tests. Researchers led by Dean Ornish cite diet and lifestyle as influential on prognosis.
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Washington Post
Washington
Dean Ornish
University of California At San Francisco
Journal of Urology
Army July recruiting hits target for active Army
The Army met its July active duty goal with 8,085 recruits, 109 percent of the 7,450 target. National Guard missed again at 80 percent with 4,712 of its July goal, and Army Reserve reached 82 percent with 2,131 recruits.
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Nitrates Threaten Cedar River Waterways and Gulf Dead Zone
Nitrates from farming runoff threaten Des Moines and Cedar Rapids water supplies and fuel algae blooms that deplete oxygen for aquatic life. Cedar River ranks second and Iowa River third among 42 Mississippi River tributaries in nitrate levels, contributing to impaired water status and a looming need for removal plants.
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Gulf of Mexico
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St. Clair
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
John North
Illinois River
Cedar Rapids creek tests aid water quality study funding
St. Clair leads COE student project analyzing nitrate in Cedar River tributaries and Cedar Rapids streams. Cedar Rapids funds reach 15,000 dollars yearly. nitrate levels have spiked above 10 ppm in spring to alert requirements. Farmers may need incentives to add buffer strips and wetlands for cleaner waterways.
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Ticks spread RMSF beyond rural areas, experts warn
Doctors warn Rocky Mountain spotted fever is not confined to rural southern areas as cases rise from 365 in 1998 to 1,514 last year. Dr J Stephen Dumler of Johns Hopkins notes many cases go undiagnosed and ticks worldwide contribute to the spread. Early antibiotics cut fatalities, and prevention stresses tick checks and repellents.
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Arizona
United States
J. Stephen Dumler
Johns Hopkins University
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
New England Journal of Medicine
Rocky Mountain
Gas Prices Press on Iowa Drivers at the Pump
Cedar Rapids shoppers note high gas prices while filling up at Al's Full-Service BP. Energy analyst Jennifer Moehlmann of the Iowa DNR says prices may rise through Labor Day due to tight supplies and refinery capacity, with oil flirting around $65 a barrel amid forecasts of more hurricanes.
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Cedar Rapids
Kyle Higgason
Johnson Ave
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Hintz
Higgason
Jennifer Moehlmann
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Moehlmann
Iowa
National Weather Service
Gulf of Mexico
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