Experts warn on sun safety and safe tanning for spring break
Lawrence experts urge students to skip tanning and crash dieting before spring break. Physician's assistant Andy Dean warns tanning beds raise melanoma risk by 75 percent and UVA UVB rays cause wrinkles and cancer. Airbrush spray tans offer even color for 7 to 10 days, with sunscreen SPF 30 advised.
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Midwife Led Birth Centers Gain Ground Says Study
Cathy Gordon and Kendra Wyatt of New Birth Company in Overland Park praise a national outcomes study showing lower costs and fewer cesareans at midwife led birth centers. The study tracked over 15,500 low risk pregnancies across 79 centers from 2007 to 2010, finding cesarean rates under 6 percent.
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Inside FDA approves targeted breast cancer drug
A detailed report on the FDA approval of a targeted breast cancer medication, highlighting the therapy’s mechanism, patient impact, and potential treatment landscape. The article outlines expert commentary, eligibility, and next steps for access and reimbursement.
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Douglas County
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WellCommons.com health community overview
WellCommons.com is an online health and wellness community affiliated with the Lawrence Journal-World and Lawrence Memorial Hospital. It serves as a news and social site where users share personal stories post health events form groups join forums and exchange helpful information. Contact Katie Bean at kbean ljworld.com or 832-6361.
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