Medicare Expands Coverage of Counseling for Senior Citizens Who Want to Stop Smoking
Aug. 25, 2010 – More help for senior citizens who want to stop smoking will soon be available through a change being made at Medicare.
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Lifestyle affects colon cancer rates
As the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada, colorectal cancer [...]
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Lifestyle affects colon cancer rates
Virtual Colonoscopy Can Spot Cancers Outside Colon
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EBD Group today announced additional program highlights that will be featured at the BioPharm America™ partnering conference, to be held September 15–17, 2010 at the Marriott Boston Copley Place.
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Virtual Colonoscopy Can Spot Cancers Outside Colon
FRIDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) — Not only does virtual colonoscopy identify colorectal cancer, it also boosts [...]
Should belly fat prompt early colon cancer screens?
More support for vitamin D’s colorectal protection
Scientists from Emory University report that the potential benefits of the sunshine vitamin were even greater when people were also talking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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Should belly fat prompt early colon cancer screens?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A large waistline more than doubles the risk that people [...]
iCAD gets FDA nod for colon cancer detection product
Asbestos death payout for hospice
A hospice is to receive a payout in a landmark claim that has come before the High Court. A judge awarded St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney, east London, more than £10,000, plus interest, against a company held liable over the death of one of its patients from asbestos-related lung cancer.
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Cetuximab In Colon Cancer Therapy: New Recommendations
Could PCBs Help Boost Blood Pressure?
MONDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) — People in an Alabama city who had higher levels of the chemicals known as PCBs in their bodies were much more likely to have high blood pressure, a recent study found, but it’s not clear if the PCBs actually caused their hypertension.
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Colon Cancer Screenings Up among Older Americans
Colon cancer screenings up, breast rate stalled
(AP) — More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings.
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Colon Cancer Screenings Up among Older Americans
Rate or Breast Cancer Screenings Remains High, but Stalled, According to New CDC Report
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Colon cancer testing increasing, but breast screening has plateaued, CDC says
Colon cancer testing increasing, but breast screening has plateaued, CDC says
ATLANTA – More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings.
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Colon cancer testing increasing, but breast screening has plateaued, CDC says
ATLANTA – More older Americans are getting tested for colon [...]
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Colon cancer screenings up; breast rate stalled
Colon cancer screenings up, breast rate stalled
ATLANTA (AP) – More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings. Meanwhile, rates for breast cancer screening remain stuck on a higher plateau, according to a government report released Tuesday.
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Colon cancer screenings up; [...]