Broccoli Health Quiz Highlights Positive Nutrition Roles
University of Illinois researchers link enhanced broccoli to detoxifying enzymes and potential cancer prevention. UCLA studies show broccoli sprouts may lower asthma risk, while British research suggests broccoli helps diabetics by reversing heart damage and reducing kidney disease risk. Sources include Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology and Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
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UCLA
Britain
Crohn’s
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Clinical Immunology
Diabetes
Flu shot clinics postponed in Linn and Johnson counties
The Linn County VNA has no seasonal flu vaccine and will resume public clinics only after another shipment. Johnson County VNA will not hold public clinics. school clinics are limited to faculty and students. More clinics planned in November as doses arrive. Call (319) 337-9686 or visit vnaic.org for details.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
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Suellen Novotny
Visiting Nurse Association
Vnaic.org
Walk-in mammograms offered this month at St Luke's Marion
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month St Luke's Hospital Marion Campus at 2996 Seventh Ave invites women to a walk-in mammogram with a doctor’s order. Walk-ins are Mon-Fri 8 am to 4 30 pm. appointments preferred for quicker service. The program will continue beyond October. Call (319) 369-4344 for details.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Seventh Ave
Kristi Thomson
St. Luke’s Breast & Bone
Decorating undies for a cure in October show
Norma Collins and her family decorate bras for the Artsy Undies Show at Village of the Arts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The collaged garments travel from Indiana California and Illinois through family members, highlighting breast cancer risks and survivorship.
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Radenton
Fila
Norma K. Collins
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Collins
Mary
Indiana
California
Illinois
Norma Collins
Palmetto
Village of the Arts
Bonni Bakes
American Cancer Society
Your Best Friends’ Closet
Algonquin
United States
U.S
Ethel
Debra
Kelsea
Skylar
Mary Youngblatt
Becky
Skylar O'Reilly
Bradenton
Fla
Prostate cancer testing and treatment choices
Dr Donohue weighs whether to test and treat prostate cancer. PSA testing can detect cancer but may not indicate aggressiveness and can lead to side effects. Many men harbor nonlethal cancer. age and life expectancy shape decisions. The article notes USPSTF guidance against routine PSA testing for men over 75 or with less than ten years of life expectancy.
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F.O
U.S
United States Preventive Task Force
Dr. Donohue
Orlando
Cost comparisons show low gym prices vs lifestyle expenses
Kris Pritchett argues gym memberships at about 40 dollars monthly rival the cost of carryout pizza and cholesterol meds. He notes many free options like walking or body weight workouts at home, stressing wise health investments and inviting questions.
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