Vaccination battle over HPV cancer shield gains FDA approval
The FDA approves the first vaccine targeting HPV strains linked to cervical cancer. Experts urge adding it to standard girl immunizations for ages 9 to 26, stressing early protection and separate health choice from morality debates.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
United States
FDA
Mammograms Save Lives Despite Discomfort and Dread
A personal column extols mammograms as essential lifesavers for women. It describes the procedure, the pain tolerance needed, and the skill of technologists, notably Mags, who perform the hug and tug. The piece discusses insurance, access, and the value of early detection for breast cancer.
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Lorad
Denise Wendt
Kansas City
Medicare
Wendt
Journal of Clinical Oncology
National Cancer Institute
Be a good sport at games and support players
Since 1990 Massachusetts has had all Republican governors. Six of seven Massachusetts Supreme Court justices who made gay marriage legal were appointed by Republicans. I criticize the GOPs and the way they blame others, then urge readers to model good sportsmanship at games and discourage poor conduct by coaches and fans.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Supreme Court
New Orleans mayor blamed amid Katrina politics
In a provocative monologue, a Coralville reader argues Hurricane Katrina exposes Bush's incompetence and labels New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin as neglectful. He criticizes Democrats, questions leadership, and minimalizes numerology linked to a children's show in a sweeping critique of politics and media.
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Katrina
Douglas Brinkley
New Orleans
Ray Nagin
Nagin
America
White House
Neil Daniels
Coralville
Improve sportsmanship for players' sake
A young umpire recounts a Little League game where a coach repeatedly argued with officials and belittled 9 to 10 year old players. The coach’s harsh criticism surpassed all, culminating after a catcher returned a bat to the batter, prompting the coach’s troubling response.
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Legislature votes to end TouchPlay program in Iowa
A reader lauds the Iowa Legislature for pulling the TouchPlay program, noting it signals integrity against influence and acknowledging both winners and losers. The writer, while sympathetic to business losses, urges productive uses of time and money and cautions gambling is not a sure investment.
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