Melanomas Rise as Common Cancers Worldwide
A report traces melanoma growth to rising incidence and public health impact. It notes that early detection and precise pathology improve survival, outlines risk factors such as fair skin and sunburns, and highlights demographic patterns with higher rates in Caucasian men and women while rare among Blacks. The piece cites 4300 U.S. deaths this year.
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N.Y
New York
Helen
Breslow
United States
Beauty Improvement Plan promotes spring weight loss program
An article outlines flexible dieting and meal distribution for a calorie count plan from the Beauty Improvement Plan. It discusses nibbling schedules versus three meals, notes fatigue risk, and offers a 8 week plan to lose 15 to 20 pounds. Readers can order a kit for $1 through Josephine Lowman via the newspaper.
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BIP
Josephine Lowman
Soft Scrub Cleans Without Scratching
A Clorox ad claims Soft Scrub cleans like scouring powder but with milder abrasives. The test showed stainless steel scratched by powder leaving dark stains, while Soft Scrub side remained unstained, prompting questions about the claim and method.
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Carolyn Nolte-Watts
Clorox
Tax Information Seminar in War Memorial Building
Clarke and Frederick County Extension Offices sponsor a Tax Information Seminar on Tuesday January 29 at 7 p.m. in the Lord Fairfax Room War Memorial Building. Alan Boyer will discuss 1979 tax changes tax credits and related topics with a question and answer session open to the public. For more information call 662-8721.
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Clarke and
Frederick County
Lord Fairfax
War Memorial
Alan Boyer
Safe TV Viewing Tips From American Optometric Association
AOA states television is safe if properly installed and viewed but excess screen time can cause temporary fatigue. A guide explains distances, lighting, eye strain cues, and cautions against dark rooms, glare, sunglasses, and improper color tuning, recommending eye examinations for persistent discomfort.
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Louise Cook
American Optometric Association
Communications Division
Lindbergh Blvd
St. Louis
Cme
Espec
Soft Scrub Removes Bathtub Ring Like Scouring Powder
A test showed Soft Scrub cleaned a stubborn bathtub ring as effectively as scouring powder and without scratching. The sponge used after cleaning remained stain free, confirming the product's cleaning claim. COPYRIGHT 1980 ST. PETERSBURG TIMES.
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ST. Petersburg
Cheap Interferon Production Aims To Fight Viruses
Harvard biologist Walter Gilbert predicts a new process will produce interferon in cheap, plentiful quantities at a dollar or two per shot. Today interferon comes from human blood via the Finnish Red Cross, costing about $50,000 per treatment. A Swedish research team reports progress in producing the substance in bacteria.
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Boston
Harvard University
Walter Gilbert
Red Cross
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