Colon cancer urged for routine screening nationwide
Health officials press public to know risk and get screened for colon cancer, noting its high preventability with early detection. Guidelines target some 75 million over 50 for periodic testing, with about 25 000 lives saved. lists notable figures affected and underscores genetic testing advances.
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United States
Steve Allen
Tammy Faye Bakker
Letitia Baldrige
Quentin Burdick
Eric Davis
Orioles
Arshile Gorky
Donald Hall
Audrey Hepburn
John Hersey
Ben Hogan
Meningitis panic grows as deadly strains rise in the U S
Public health officials warn parents as bacterial meningitis remains a fast killer despite vaccines. The disease strikes thousands of children and young adults yearly, with late symptoms often mimicking flu. Oregon Washington cases rise. deaths cited in New Jersey, Ontario and Kansas.
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Trenton
U.S
Ontario
New Jersey
Kansas University
Michigan College
Fordham University
New York
Orange County
Calif
Oregon
Washington State
Bradley Perkins
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Center For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Atlanta
Perkins
Gregory Storch
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis
Meningitis facts and vaccines urged for families
A public health briefing explains how bacterial meningitis spreads through nose and throat contact and shared items. It highlights risks to young children and elderly, lists symptoms from fever to rash, and stresses immediate medical care and vaccination for Haemophilus influenzae type b, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Neisseria meningitidis.
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Trenton
N.ji
Ann Schuchat
CDC
Respiratory Diseases
Schuchat
Bagels equal energy bars for athletic fueling
Ball State University researchers found bagels provide the same carbohydrate energy as energy bars in endurance cycling tests. Nine trained male cyclists followed identical meals and compared PowerBars TigerBars and bagels as post ride snacks with no difference in work output or energy use.
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Ball State University
Muncie
Ind
Ball State
David Pearson
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House
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Washington Post
Second Opinion
Universal Press Syndicate
Africa
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