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Ketchum state senator asks for temporary replacement Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:30PM BOISE - Idaho Senate Democratic Leader Clint Stennett announced today that he will not be attending the first part of the Legislative session, which begins Monday. Stennett is recovering from brain cancer treatments. He is recommending to Gov. Butch Otter that Jon Thorson, former mayor of Sun Valley, serve as temporary senator from Legislative District 25 until Stennett is able to resume his ...
Ted Kennedy returns to the Senate Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:10PM WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Less than eight months after being diagnosed with brain cancer, Sen. Ted Kennedy is back in the U.S. Senate and promising to work full time.
France Plans Ban on Mobile Phone Advertising to Children Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:07PMJan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- France plans to ban advertising of mobile phones to children on concerns about possible long-term health damage caused by their increased usage.
Tiny particles lead medicine from science fiction to nanorobots fighting cancer Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:32PMTORONTO - More than 40 years ago, the film "Fantastic Voyage" took moviegoers on a journey that was pure science fiction - a submarine and its crew were shrunk to the size of a cell and injected into the bloodstream of a dying scientist.
Two Roxborough fire victims were trying to rescue friends Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:25PMOne young man who died and another who was critically injured would be fine today had they not decided to re-enter a burning home in Roxborough Village last August, authorities said today.
Delusions Associated with Consistent Pattern of Brain Injury Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:18PMA new study provides a novel theory for how delusions arise and why they persist. A researcher from NYU Langone Medical Center performed a careful analysis of patients with certain delusions and brain disorders revealing a consistent pattern of injury to the frontal lobe and right hemisphere of the human brain. The cognitive deficits caused by these injuries to the right hemisphere, leads to the ...
European boost for particle therapy Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:06PMTreatment centres poised to use carbon-ion beams to tackle cancer.
Ex-Stanford swim coach stricken with cancer Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:00PMRichard Quick, one of the most successful swimming coaches on the planet, has been diagnosed with an inoperable cancerous brain tumor, the Stanford athletic department announced Tuesday. He will turn 66 on Jan. 31. by PaloAltoOnline.com
Paralympian Marin Morrison passes away Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 11:51AMParalympian Marin Morrison (Sammamish, Wash.), 18, passed away on January 2 after a long battle with brain cancer.
Purple Possum Winery specializes in mead wine Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:25AMThis week in our “travels” to wineries around the greater Houston area, we will visit Purple Possum Winery near Navasota.
Bierman siblings publish book for children; proceeds from sales to help those with cancer Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:38AMMATTOON — Mercedes Bierman has no problem being in the spotlight, and she now wants to bring her cause of fighting childhood cancer to the forefront.
Deer Park in 2008 Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:35AMNumerous things happened within the city of Deer Park in 2008. Many were honored for the work they did in the community, and such impacts which caused sadness with the loss of a police chief and a young boy who touched the lives of many firefighters.
In health care, sometimes less is really more Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:33AMThe appeal of computer-aided cancer screening seems obvious. A sophisticated program searches X-ray images for subtle signs of breast cancer and flags them for confirmation by a radiologist. Developers of the technology claim it can improve the accuracy of...
Disease invades a body, and endorphins kick in Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 11:35PM FINDING FITNESS Many who are faced with a chronic condition or a terminal diagnosis find a new purpose in exercise, developing regimens that leave them in the best shape of their lives.
Hand to clay: Local artist to teach class at OCAF Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 11:25PMAlways a budding artist, Monica Jones truly discovered her talents while attending University of Georgia just a few years ago. Those talents now have been nurtured and blossomed into a passion and career she is sharing with young artists through the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.
Health Matters Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 11:17PM THROUGHOUT JANUARY
Biotech Blues Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:16PMThe downturn is getting ugly for young biotech companies. Will a generation of innovators be put on ice?
Paralympic swimmer Marin Morrison dies at 18 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:04PMMarin Morrison, a member of the 2008 USA Paralympic Swim Team who competed in Beijing, died Friday morning after a long fight against brain cancer. She was 18 years old.
Bone-growth drugs may increase jaw disease risk Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:42PMNew study finds link between common drug and jawbone death
Rough Crossing Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:07PMIn Robin Romm?s account of her mother?s death from cancer, her fury is transformed into an instrument for pursuing truth.
Couple spent 59 years serving township residents Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:16PMBill and Sandy Stevens have never heeded to the adage of not taking their work home with them.
7000 Scots children ‘put at risk’ Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:12PMChildren being sent home from hospital with serious medical problems are having their safety put at risk, an official report for the Scottish Government has warned.
Clinton, Familiar With Pitfalls of Mideast Politics, May Face Early Test in Gaza Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:43PMHillary Clinton?s troubled history with Arab-Israeli issues could complicate her task of proving that she can be a mediator in the Middle East.
The year that was in Westport Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:15PM In 2008, voters approved an adult entertainment district and a new fire station, and the schools superintendent announced her retirement, but the year is likely most notable for all the time town officials and their attorneys spent in courtrooms.
Who should care for the sick children? Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:14PMTen years ago most babies born very prematurely never left hospital. Today many survive and not only go home with their parents but, despite complicated medical problems, begin growing up to become adults.
Former SC mayor, Gateway exec dies of cancer Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 4:10PMSIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) - A former mayor of Sioux City, and Gateway executive, has passed away.
Tribune Person of the Year: Jon Brenner - Swim coach devotes himself to team and family Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:38PMJon Brenner walks the perimeter of the YMCA-North pool, his New Balance sneakers splashing in the chlorinated water that has spilled over the ledge.
What others say about Jon Brenner Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:38PM"Jon Brenner lives and breathes the YMCA core values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. He strives not just to make his athletes faster swimmers but more importantly to make them better people ... His quiet leadership and compassion make him a wonderful role model. I have no doubt that hundreds of area children are better people today for having known Jon Brenner.” -Sue Loepfe, on ...
The 10 best stories in golf of 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:09AMTiger Woods battled through a serious knee injury to win the U.S. Open in thrilling fashion in June. AP SAN FRANCISCO – Is Tiger Woods’ win at the U.S. Open the greatest performance in golf history? In a year of significant events — Ryder Cup, Harrington’s majors — Woods’ triumph stands alone.
New Methods Could Help Smokers Quit Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:52AMPrescription meds may be more effective than other nicotine supplements.
Famous or not, they will all be missed Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:51AMAs we toast the new year and look forward to 2009, it’s only fitting to sit back and lift a glass to the people we lost in 2008.
Carri Beth Jones Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:51AMOur dear sweet Carri departed this earth to return to her loving Father in Heaven on Monday December 29, 2008 after an amazing 4 year battle against brain cancer.
PASSINGS Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:10AMFollowing are some of the more notable passings in the Newport-Mesa area in 2008.
Year in review: a look back at 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:29AMJan. 3 — The Central High School dance team begins its inaugural season after seniors Nicole Lind, Abbey Carey and Ashley Zabel organize support. Rick and Paula Gort and Del and Ken Gallup are new members of the Cologne Lions.
Jenita to get holiday of a lifetime Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:36AMA 10-year-old girl fighting a brain tumour will be able to go away on a holiday of a lifetime thanks to the generosity of people from Staffordshire.
Obituary: Art World Loses Singular and Durable Talents this Year Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 10:28PMSwiss Art Collector Hildy Beyeler Died at Age 86. The art world lost some singular and durable talents this past year.
Here comes the judge, again, battling cancer Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:56PMJust call him the miracle man. After 14 years of fighting multiple cancer attacks on his body, Ruidoso Municipal Judge Mike Line recently emerged from the latest onslaught with another save.
Year in Review: 2008 was loaded with local health stories Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:13PM Many health stories had local connections in 2008. From doctor-of-the-year to anniversaries and mysterious illness, the calendar was packed.
Top health breakthroughs of 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:41PMRegular health monitoring and keeping pace with fresh health studies and updates is very important for good health and well being. Polygamy is key to longevity!
From the woman with the longest showbiz legs to a gunslinger who parted the Red Sea, the late and great of 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:13PM It was a year that saw Hollywood and the fashion business mourn some of its greatest names. GLENYS ROBERTS salutes those who passed away in 2008.
New Technology Combines Ultrasound, MRI Benefits Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:03PMAn ultrasound and an MRI are different screening tools used to detect health problems. Now, new technology combining the two could end up treating them.
focus on family Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:42PMNew Year’s Day 5K run in West Chester
Support groups Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:32PMRegularly scheduled support groups are listed on the fourth Friday of each month. To add your group, contact Iris Hersh at ihersh@publicopinionnews.com or fax to her attention at 264-0377. Some regularly scheduled support groups are listed below.
New pastor offers hope Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:56AMThe Rev. Bradley Stienstra first felt pulled to enter the ministry as a student at UC Santa Barbara during the 1970 Isla Vista riots.
Familiy Facing Cancer Loses Home to Fire Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:33AM(Lebanon, MO) -- A Lebanon family lost their home in a fire just days before Christmas. The Dyal family survived through their sheer will to live. The fire last Monday morning happened just hours before a member of the Dyal family would be honored with a day of prayer in her hometown.
Holiday joy: Organ donor gives family second chance Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:18AMFor more information on organ donation and how to become an organ donor, click here.
New Research Lights Up Chronic Bacterial Infection Inside Bone Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:16AMA new report demonstrates how a sensitive imaging technique gives scientists the upper hand in seeking out bacteria in chronic infections. Listeria monocytogenes is a type of pathogenic bacteria that can cause severe illness and death. Listeria outbreaks recently claimed twenty lives in Canada.
IMUC reports promising data from Phase I brain cancer study Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:35AMImmunoCellular Therapeutics or IMUC, a biotechnology company, has presented preliminary, promising clinical data from a Phase I trial, evaluating ICT-107, the companys dendritic cell-based cancer vaccine product candidate for the treatment of glioblastoma. ICT-107 was well tolerated, and no significant adverse events were reported.
Lessons for Other Smokers in Obama?s Efforts to Quit Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 10:18PMBarack Obama?s pattern matches that of millions of other people who have resolved but stumbled in their efforts to give up cigarettes.
Ramolla remembered Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 9:37PMThe Newmarket Hurricanes hosted the Jim Wilson Couchiching Terriers on Saturday night in the Hurricanes for Life Benefit Game, a night that honoured the [...]