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  • Japanese emperor marks 20th anniversary Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 11:35PMJapanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have commemorated the 20th anniversary of their reign by visiting the tomb of war-time Emperor Hirohito.
  • American Association for Cancer Research Hosts Science of Health Care Disparities Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 11:28PMAlthough racial and ethnic differences in treatment and outcomes among cancer patients are well known, little is understood about the underlying causes and what can be done to solve a seemingly intractable problem. The American Association for Cancer Research is hosting a collaboration of scientists who are working to understand what can be done to address this situation.
  • Japanese emperor marks 20th anniversary of reign Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 10:51PMJapanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have commemorated the 20th anniversary of their reign by visiting the tomb of war-time Emperor Hirohito. Accompanied by around 80 family members and offic
  • HMC to resume prostate cancer screening Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:41PMDoha: The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) will soon resume prostate cancer screening, which was put on hold during the holy month of Ramadan.
  • Assistant Managing Editor Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:04AMSynta Pharmaceuticals Corp. ended 2008 on a high note, inking a potentially lucrative early stage deal with F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. for up to three compounds targeting calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) modulator channels for treating inflammatory diseases.
  • Maxiderm - Male Enhancement Transdermal Penis Patches - Get Big and Have Better Sex Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:00AMYears of research and development have made it possible for these patches to hit the market. The up to minute transdermal delivery has made patches unique. They release all the active ingredients directly through the skin into the bloodstream. That will last up to several hours.
  • Hormone deprivation cannot cure prostate cancer Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:20AMWashington, Jan 1 : Hormone deprivation therapy in prostate cancer only provides temporary relief, with tumours usually regaining their hold within a couple of years.
  • Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem? Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:01AMAlcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those...
  • Vitamins shown to offer little Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 4:08AMThey were some of the most promising medicines of the 1990s — wonder pills that appeared to fight cancer, heart disease, stroke and other ailments.
  • Dan Fogelberg dies of cancer at 56 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 4:06AMLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, famed for the soaring vocals and elegant instrumentation of tunes such as "Longer" and "A Love Like This," died on Sunday, three years after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. He was 56.
  • Ringing in health, safety Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:33AMDespite the bleak economic outlook, some things will get better in Ontario this year.
  • Remembering Bobby Larson Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:25PMWhen it comes to sports, if you`re paying attention to the umpire it`s usually because he`s done something wrong. Bobby Larson spent decades as a local baseball and softball umpire, but his recognition came from caring about each and every call.
  • Government/Schools Town of Deerfield Board - The second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Deerfield Municipal ... Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:23PMThe Adirondack Communities Advisory League - Every Tuesday at the Boonville UMC at 7 p.m. Village of Oriskany Board - The second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Village Offices, 708 Utica St. Call 736-3512.
  • Scantek Medical Files for Chapter 11 Voluntary Bankruptcy and Receives Orders for the Sale of BreastCare(TM) Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 4:44PM Scantek Medical, Inc. announced today that on December 24, 2008 it filed a voluntary petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code.
  • New Year’s Revelation: Bottled Vitamins No Way to Beat Cancer Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 4:39PMDec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- If you’re pondering a New Year’s resolution to lead a healthier life in 2009, head to the fresh produce stand instead of the vitamin shelf.
  • Ambrilia Biopharma Submits a Request for Arbitration Against Merck Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 4:29PM MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- - Ambrilia Biopharma Inc. announced today that it has submitted a Request for Arbitration with the International Chamber of Commerce to resolve disputes, controversies and claims related to a November 14, 2003 Confidentiality Agreement and an October 12, 2006 Exclusive License Agreement between Ambrilia and Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck Sharpe & Dohme Research Ltd respectively ...
  • Ambrilia Biopharma Submits a Request for Arbitration Against Merck Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 4:29PM Ambrilia Biopharma Inc. announced today that it has submitted a Request for Arbitration with the International Chamber of Commerce to resolve disputes, controversies and claims related to a November 14, 2003 Confidentiality Agreement and an October 12, 2006 Exclusive License Agreement between Ambrilia and Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck Sharpe & Dohme Research Ltd respectively and certain Ambrilia ...
  • Local deaths in 2008: They left big shoes to fill Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:45AMThey were pioneers, champions of a cause and individuals who, enthusiastically or with reluctance, stood apart from the crowd. They spent countless hours in the community, preserving the past and building the future. A cartoonist who blended humor with social commentary.
  • Vitamins and mineral supplements not helpful Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:45AMThey were some of the most promising medicines of the 1990s - wonder pills that appeared to fight cancer, heart disease and other ailments.
  • Eating Fish Has No Effect on Cancer Risk --- HealthandAge Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:39AMAccording to the American Heart Association, the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish benefit the hearts of healthy people and of those who have, or are at risk for, heart disease.
  • The almanac Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:33AMBy United Press International UPI Almanac for Monday, Dec. 29, 2008.
  • New low-cost medical insurance option, Cover Florida, start in January Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:08AMNew Cover Florida plans offer low-cost, bare-bones options, but read the fine print Kathy Graham sees it as a way to get "just in case" medical coverage for family or friends who are healthy but uninsured. Retiree John Stern sees it as a way to get by for five years until he can get Medicare.
  • Another prostate cancer obstacle set aside Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 9:25PMAnother obstacle is out of the way for men at risk of developing prostate cancer. The Ontario government recently announced it will cover the cost [...]
  • Ask the Mayo Clinic: What causes night sweats? Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:59PMMedical Edge: Nights sweats can happen for men and women, and the cause can range from something simple and benign to something quite serious.
  • Calendar of Events Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 10:43AMFirst Baptist Church - Hempstead  Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7 a 10-week Bible Study for women “Esther: It’s tough being a woman”, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. All ladies welcome. Childcare provider. $15.00 for workbook.
  • Clinical Outcome Following Prostatic Capsule- And Seminal-Sparing Cystectomy For Bladder Cancer In 25 Men Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 6:14AMUroToday.com - In a recent article in the Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, the authors evaluated the long-term outcomes of 25 men who underwent a prostate capsule- and seminal-sparing cystectomy. They hypothesized that this approach would improve continence and potency.
  • Ingredient In Cough Medicine Could Effectively Treat Prostate Cancer Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 5:17AMA study published in the December issue of the European medical journal Anticancer Research demonstrates that an ingredient used in a common cough suppressant may be useful in treating advanced prostate cancer.
  • 2008 YEAR IN REVIEW : Recalling Local Deaths Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 1:26AMThis was the final year for dozens of notable people from the Long Beach area.
  • Litigation and Arbitration Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 1:15AMAustralia: Can A State Or Territory Tribunal Hear A Dispute Involving The Commonwealth?
  • Shelby coaching greats look back over a history of championships Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:33AMThe year was 1968, and Sylvester Ford Sr. was understandably intimidated, having just been hired as an assistant basketball coach at mostly white Oakhaven High.
  • In bartending, New Bedford court officer finds thrill of show business Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:14AM EW BEDFORD — Bartending gives Ralph V. Tavares a taste of his former life in show business.
  • Genetic testing Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:07AMPublished: Dec 28, 2008 - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m. Lori Dumaine was diagnosed with an early-stage breast cancer at age 39, nearly a decade after her older sister died of the disease at age 32.
  • Hilton Head loses many community giants in 2008 Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 11:08PMImagine this community without an airport, museum, theater or orchestra.
  • Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:31PMWhile researchers make advances, quitting smoking remains your best bet.
  • John Lennon is back from the dead Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 4:46PMBEATLE John Lennon has been brought back to life to star in a charity TV commercial - more than 28 years after his death.
  • Meetings on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:27AMPublic meetings
  • ‘Polycarb water bottles harmful to health’ Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 1:55AMGEORGE TOWN: Polycarbonate water bottles are harmful and the use of them may be linked to many health abnormalities, says the Consumer Association of Penang.
  • Combination Therapy Improves Prostate Cancer Survival --- HealthandAge Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 1:38AMSeveral studies have shown the efficacy of combined androgen-deprivation and radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer.
  • PharmaMar initiates phase II studies of Irvalec Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 1:36AMPharmaMar, a biotechnology company from Zeltia Group, announces the initiation of a phase II multicenter study of Irvalec in patients with nonmicrocitic lung cancer. The study will test the therapy in patients who have undergone platinum based chemotherapy.
  • St. James offers new treatment for prostate cancer Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 1:30AMA new procedure to combat prostate cancer is being performed at St. James Healthcare in Butte.
  • Japan emperor turns 75, frets over economy, health Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 12:08AMTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Emperor Akihito, who turned 75 on Tuesday and is nearing his 20th anniversary on the throne, expressed his concern for those hit by the global financial crisis as he stood in front of hundreds of well-wishers.
  • The Prostate and Cancer (2 Letters) Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 7:10PMTo the Editor:.
  • The prostate scan that sorts the killers from the pussycats Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:37PM A new scan could help tell the difference between aggressive prostate cancers and harmless slow-growing ones. It’s hoped the technique will save thousands of men from unnecessary biopsies.
  • Med watch: Bombilla Gourd tea Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 5:50PMProduct: Bombilla Gourd tea (green, white and oolong), $1.69-$1.89 for a 16.9 fluid ounce bottle, at Whole Foods and Wild Oats. Key ingredients: Organic tea using filtered water, vitamin C. The pitch: The natural antioxidants in tea are healthy and good for you; no calories or carbs.
  • British Sanger Institute to study personalised cancer treatments Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 5:12PMScientists have begun a groundbreaking study of cancer that will “mix and match” tumours with drugs to develop personalised therapies for patients.
  • Dr. Ezell receives honors Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 4:00PMPublished: Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 22, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. Dr. Terry Ezell, a native of Chesnee, was recently named a member of the Charleston Southern University College of Science and Mathematics Hall of Honor.
  • Roy Pirrung column: Flaxseeds our friend in fight against cancer Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 7:14AMVitamin E, long touted as one of those vitamins that you should be taking in supplement form, has received another blow.
  • Saxton reflects on years of accomplished memories Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 5:42AMTwenty-four years worth of work and memories were going into boxes — the documents, wall plaques and tabletop models of Air Force jets.
  • It was like climbing Everest! Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 4:27AMOver the last few weeks Commander Mike Goldthorpe of Headquarters British Forces has climbed Mount Everest – or at least, he has climbed its equivalent!
  • Cough Medicine Ingredient Could Effectively Treat Prostate Cancer, Study Shows Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 3:26AMAn ingredient used in a common cough suppressant may be useful in treating advanced prostate cancer. Researchers found that noscapine, which has been used in cough medication for nearly 50 years, reduced tumor growth in mice by 60 percent and limited the spread of tumors by 65 percent without causing harmful side effects.