Knowledge on gynecologic cancer risks and screening
A national survey shows over half of women fear gynecologic cancer yet know little about risk factors or symptoms. The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation urges awareness during September and highlights HPV link to cervical cancer, Pap and HPV screenings, and advances in surgery and prevention.
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Research America
Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Thegcef.org
Women's Cancer Network
Wcn.org
Cancer.org
The
National Cancer Institute
Cancer.gov
Cancertopics
Iowa
University of Iowa
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minn
Right shoe fit for runners depends on foot type
Barbara Saia explains how foot pronation guides shoe choice for runners from overpronation to neutral. Greg Hind of GH Sports coaches gait analysis in store using treadmill video to tailor footwear for comfort and performance.
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Barbara Saia
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Central Coast
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Greg Hind
GH Sports
Hind
Community Calendar Highlights and Local Meetings
Community calendar items list events in Iowa City Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Notable items include Homecoming Reunion 2005 Blood Drive 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Iowa Memorial Union and multiple talks concerts and meetings with dates and locations across Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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Sendmunity
the Gazette
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City
Gulf Coast
America
Department of Rhetoric
Richey
Prairie Lights
Gregory Rabassa
Prairie Lights Books
S. Dubuque St
Intellectual Freedom Festival
Iowa City Public Library
James Malone Beach
University of Iowa
Bloomsbury Farm
69Th St
Atkins
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Community School Board
Hills City Council
Overtraining: listening to the body for safe fitness
The piece explains overtraining burnout, its fatigue mood sleep and illness risks, and stresses rest as key to recovery. It cites Dr. Robert Schoene and Seattle coach Patty Swedberg, noting athletes may push too hard especially triathletes. The guidance: balance training with listening to the body and seek professional advice if symptoms persist.
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Richard
Seattle
Robert Schoene
University of Washington School of Medicine
Patty Swedberg
Direct Deposit Encouraged After Hurricane Aid Efforts
Public advisory urges Go Direct direct deposit for Social Security payments to hurricane victims and all Americans. Treasury and Federal Reserve promote easy signup, toll free help, and online resources at GoDirect.org for timely access to funds.
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the Treasury
The
Federal Reserve Bank
Dick Gregg
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Mr. Gregg
Espanol
GoDirect.org
Treating Poor Leg Circulation With Exercise Drugs and Surgery
Reader describes leg and foot pain from peripheral vascular disease. Dr Donohue explains causes including artery blockages, tests like arteriogram and ankle-brachial index, and treatments from walking program to medicines such as Pletal Plavix and Trental. Angioplasty or bypass surgery may help in many cases.
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Paul Donohue
North America
Donohue
W.W
Frequent vacuuming preserves carpet appearance and scent
Heloise advises regular slow overlapping vacuum strokes to remove embedded dirt and reduce dust. For shedding new carpet, guard against sun fading by closing drapes. She notes flea risks with pets and urges vacuuming after applying flea killers, plus bag management and handy disposal tips. Readers offer craft uses for empty pill bottles.
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Heloise
King Features Syndicate
Uum
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