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Los Angeles Affiliate Susan G Komen for the Cure® is Excited to Announce the Annual Massage for the Cure on September …

Los Angeles Affiliate Susan G Komen for the Cure® is Excited to Announce the Annual Massage for the Cure on September …
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Susan G Komen and Massage Envy link to save lives.

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What’s goin’ on in Metro Detroit

What’s goin’ on in Metro Detroit
There’s so much huge entertainment in town this week, how do you decide where to spend your time? Read on for our picks and other happenings, organized by big shows, parties, stage, film and more.

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East County Datebook

East County Datebook
“Romeo and Juliet — 7 p.m. Sept. 13-14. Presented by Frank Ballesteros Production. Roles for ages 12 and up. $50 participation fee. Virginia J. Calisesi Studio Theatre, 512 W. Second St., Antioch.

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Docs: Ovary Removal Helps High-Risk Women

Docs: Ovary Removal Helps High-Risk Women
New research suggests surgery to remove healthy ovaries gives a triple benefit to some women at high risk for cancer.

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NIH announces five Botanical Research Centers

NIH announces five Botanical Research Centers
Studies of the safety, effectiveness, and biological action of botanical products are major focuses for the five dietary supplement research centers selected to be jointly funded by the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), two components of the National Institutes of Health.

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What’s on

What’s on
Literal Alley Books is a new bookstore/coffee house in downtown Chilliwack that for the month of May will be featuring the photography of artist Elizabeth Gillies. There is also live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings, afternoon tea Sundays 1:30-3 p.m. by reservation.

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Some preventive care to have no out-of-pocket cost

Some preventive care to have no out-of-pocket cost
WASHINGTON — From counseling for kids who struggle with their weight to cancer screenings for their parents, preventive health care will soon be available at no out-of-pocket cost under consumer rules the Obama administration unveiled today.

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Erin N. Marcus, M.D.: Colorectal Cancer Screening: Know Your Options

Erin N. Marcus, M.D.: Colorectal Cancer Screening: Know Your Options
Screening people between the ages of 50 and 75 for colorectal cancer is so effective at preventing deaths that the USPSTF gives it an “A” rating, higher than breast or prostate cancer screening.

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Carlisle breast screening clinics to restart

Carlisle breast screening clinics to restart
Clinics for women with signs of breast cancer will restart on Saturday August 21 in Carlisle after the service was halted due to staff shortages.

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Bike ride set to benefit new cancer foundation

Bike ride set to benefit new cancer foundation
Over his more than 20 years of treating cancer patients in Schenectady County, Dr. Thomas Goodman has seen the difficulties many face getting the treatment they need. A patient might have health insurance, but most coverage doesn’t pay for transportation to radiation or chemotherapy sessions. Goodman said the foundation will also eventually offer educational programs for the community, like …

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