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Archive for June, 2009
Informercial pitchman Billy Mays dies at 50
Jun. 28 | Tampa police have confirmed that Billy Mays, the infomercial pitchman recognized for his boisterous hawking of products such as Orange Glo and OxiClean, has passed away. Mays was 50. Mays was discovered unresponsive by his wife inside his Tampa, Fla.,...
Michael Jackson lived as “The Man in the Mirror”
Jun. 28 | Two of Michael Jackson’s most well-known songs have even more impact when considered along with the barrage of statements regarding possible overdoses of prescription drugs, long and tumultuous battles with drugs and alcohol, and a spend-thrift...
Farrah Fawcett Funeral Announced
Jun. 28 | Actress Farrah Fawcett will finally be laid to rest. Sources have confirmed that a private funeral service for the actress will be held next Tuesday in Las Angeles, at 4 pm, at the Catholic Cathedral. The former actress, model and icon, passed away in...
Pancreatic cancer linked to a high-fat diet
Jun. 28 | New research proves that those who consume a high-fat diet are more apt to develop pancreatic cancer, particularly if their dietary fat comes from animal foods, like meat and dairy products. The research team followed 500,000 people who had filled in...
Understanding cardiac/cardiopulmonary arrest
Jun. 27 | A cardiac arrest is also referred to as circulatory arrest or cardiopulmonary arrest. It is the sudden cessation in the normal rhythm and circulation of blood in the heart. This causes the heart to slow or even stop beating. It is estimated that 330,000...
What is anal cancer?
Jun. 27 | Anal cancer is a very rare type of cancer. It is found at the end of the large intestine and below the rectum of the body. It was estimated in 2009 that 5,290 adults living in the United States will be diagnosed with anal cancer and 710 deaths will be...
High-fat diet could lead to pancreatic cancer
Jun. 27 | New research gives evidence that people who consume a high-fat diet are more likely to develop pancreatic cancer, particularly if their dietary fat comes from animal foods, such as meat and dairy products. The researcher team compiled data on more than...
Family and friends will say final goodbyes to Farrah Fawcett
Jun. 27 | Close friends and family will meet Tuesday to say their last goodbyes to the pinup/actress Farrah Fawcett who lost her three year battle with anal cancer on Thursday at the Cathedral of Our Lady in Los Angeles. Ryan O’Neal says Farrah Fawcett is...
Michael Jackson’s body now with his family
Jun. 27 | The body of the worldwide icon Michael Jackson, who died at 50, has been given to family members. The Coroner’s office said that Jackson’s body has been taken to an unrevealed location at the request of his family. Citing privacy and security...
