Foundation helps defer drug costs for cancer patients
Dr. Chirantan Ghosh of Cedar Rapids started the Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation to aid middle-class patients in Linn County who cannot pay for prescriptions. The $500 per patient per year limit can be met by donations and emergency forms. The group aims for $1 million and invites further contributions to support cancer and blood disease care.
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Chirantan Ghosh
Cedar Rapids
Ghosh
Go-Shh
India
Iowa
Ave
Anna Purna Ghosh
Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation
Linn County
Towa
Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation
Cedric Lofdahl
Inter-Religious Council of
David Rutter
Ellen Fisher
Ramakrishna Vaitheswaran
Vaida
Lordahl
Dr. Chirantan Ghosh
Sweeteners shift fuels rising US obesity concerns
Researchers highlight a move from sugar to corn-based syrups as the leading US sweetener, with demand reaching 55 percent of the market and 4.5 billion dollars in annual sales. The WHO urges cutting added sugar to 10 percent of daily calories to help curb obesity and related diseases.
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Sally Squires
Washington Post
U.S. Department of Agriculture
United States
World Health Organization
WHO
USDA
George Bray
Sugar types and weight gain link debate in nutrition science
Pennington Biomedical Center researchers explain glucose and fructose effects on hormones like insulin leptin and ghrelin. Fructose may act like fat, potentially affecting weight, but human data are unclear. Experts urge limiting added sugars to about 10 percent of a 2000 calorie diet and increasing exercise.
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Louisiana State University
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge
Peter Havel
University of California, Davis
Havel
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
WHO
M&m
Ginseng studies show mixed results and cautions
The article notes Panax ginseng is the common type used in Chinese medicine with saponins in the roots. It discusses potential benefits for cardiac health energy and memory in stroke dementia, but warns most studies show no clear energy or athletic gains and calls for larger research. It also lists interactions and safety cautions for diabetics and those taking blood thinners.
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Los Angeles Times
American Stroke Association
US S
Lip balm habit may become a compulsion says users and experts
The piece discusses possible dependence on lip balm, with quotes from users like Jim Zuleger and experts such as Dr. Anna Guanche. It notes that companies deny physical addiction, though habitual use can create discomfort if removed and that ingredients can cause tingling and irritation. Zuleger stopped balm entirely after a 2001 incident.
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Jim Zuleger
St. Paul
Kevin Crossman
Crossman
Anna Guanche
University of Minnesota
Brad Rodu
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Community health class schedule and support groups list
The notice outlines multiple upcoming health and support activities. American Red Cross CPR and first aid courses run in Iowa City Cedar Rapids and at local sites with preregistration. Can Cope and parenting classes at Mercy Center and Nassif Center. smoke cessation and Alzheimer and fibromyalgia groups meet at St Luke's Mercytown and Eastern Iowa facilities with contact numbers for registration. Also mentions Baby sitter training and prenatal classes with dates and locations.
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American Red Cross
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Medical Center
Nancy Jolliffe
Sylvia Canfield
Mary White
Helen G. Nassif
First Lutheran Church
Third Ave
Alzheimer’s
St. Luke’s Room
St. Luke’s Advantage
Nassif Heart Center
Diane Wagenaar
Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Clinic
51St St. NE
Women's and Children’s Health
Walking Workshop at Nassif Center Track
A walking workshop runs 1–2 p m Saturday on Nassif Heart Center third floor walking track. Registration costs 10 dollars per person and may be prepaid by calling 369-8161 for information or pre registration.
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Nassif Heart Center
Non-invasive colon cancer screening trial opens to 50 to 80 year olds
A Cedar Rapids Mayo Clinic study evaluates a non-invasive test to detect colon cancer. Eligible participants are ages 50 to 80 who have not had a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy in the last 10 years. Contact Shana Coker at 319 363 2690 Ext 321 for information.
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Cedar Rapids Oncology Project
Mayo Clinic
Shana Coker
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P.O. Box
Marion
Apgfoundation.org
Foundation
P.O. ’ Ghosh
Shirley Ruedy
the Gazette
P.O
Ruedy
Carma Laboratories
Zuleger
Lindale Mall
Springville High School
Grant Wood Area
Rockwell Dr. NE
Arby's
Edgewood R. S
St. Luke’s Schwartz Center
Mercytown City
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