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Archive for May, 2009
O’Neal stops plans on second Farrah Fawcett documentary
May. 25 | The nearly 9-million viewers who tuned in for NBC’s documentary, “Farrah’s Story” should not expect a second peek into the final act of the ill-fated actress anytime soon. Despite initial statements, Fawcett’s longtime partner, actor Ryan O’Neal,...
If I could offer one piece of advice sunscreen would be it
May. 25 | According to a new survey, a large number of Americans have never applied sunscreen, and subsequently have never been protected from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Although sunscreen is the primary way for a person to protect themselves from skin cancer,...
The end of swine flu just around the corner
May. 25 | The H1N1, more commonly known as the swine flu virus, could be on it’s way out, as vaccines to protect people from the virus are just about ready. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state they have two promising candidate viruses for...
Anal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
May. 25 | Anal cancer exists in the anal, which is part of the gastrointestinal tract and is the end of the large intestine where wastes exit the body. This area is made up of several diverse cells, which can cause different types of anal cancer. Types of anal...
Do I have anal cancer?
May. 24 | Anal cancer is among one of the rarest forms of cancers (4%) that occurs where the stool leaves your body. This area includes the outer layers of skin as well as the end of your large intestine. Whenever cancer cells form in this area, a patient is...
Prostate cancer: Knowing your options
May. 24 | The cause is unknown for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in men, and in men over 40 years old. Symptoms are due to urinary obstructions and include urinary frequency, difficulty in voiding, and urinary retention....
Farrah Fawcett anal cancer update
May. 24 | Hollywood icon Farrah Fawcett wants to share with the world her battle with anal cancer, until the very end. That is why the actress has permitted her best friend, Alana Stewart, to capture even the rawest moments of her struggle with terminal anal cancer....
Son of swine flu victim pitches no-hitter day after funeral
May. 23 | The son of Mitchell Wiener, a swine flu victim, pitched a no-hitter in New York Thursday in spite of losing his father to the deadly virus. The left handed pitcher Jordan Wiener wore a ball-cap with his dad’s initials – M.W. for Mitchell Wiener...
Anti-cholesterol drug lowers risk of amputation for diabetics
May. 22 | A new study has shown that anti-cholesterol drug fenofibrate seems to lower the risk of amputation for diabetics by as much as 36 percent. Lead reserchers, Professor Anthony Keech and Dr. Kushwin Rajamani of the National Health and Medical Research Council...
