Four Lawrence seniors honored as student champions
Lawrence High School seniors Emily McEntire and Francisco Esparza and Free State High School seniors Alexandra Wendt and Antonio Schoneich were named student champions at a Lawrence Schools Foundation breakfast. Superintendent Rick Doll presented medals and highlighted McEntire’s oncology goal, Esparza’s Marine Corps plans, Wendt’s publishing ambitions, and Schoneich’s aerospace studies and award winning trebuchet.
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Lawrence scientist Kwak named Time 100 influential
Dr. Larry Kwak of Houston, a lymphoma and myeloma chair, was highlighted by Time magazine for his cancer vaccine research seen as a potential cure. He spoke in Lawrence about his educational roots, career in cancer labs, and hopes vaccines will reach patients within a year. He noted declines in cancer deaths and urged students to pursue research and public speaking.
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Health reporter Karrey Britt leads WellCommons coverage
Health reporter Karrey Britt is reachable at 832-7190 and serves as editor of WellCommons com. Follow her work on Twitter at WellCommons for updates and coverage.
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Sugar drinks tied to obesity by large gene interaction study
A decades-long study of over 33 000 Americans shows sugary beverages interact with weight related genes, increasing obesity risk beyond heredity. Calorie free substitutes reduce weight gain in youths. Sugar drinks remain the main calorie source. sugar free options do not raise obesity risk.
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