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New Prostate cancer drug Provenge gets FDA nod

Apr. 29 | Prostate cancer is a cancerous condition that attacks a man’s prostate and once it attacks the prostate there is a likelihood that the disease will spread to other parts of the body. This might include such areas as the bones and lymph nodes. Men...

Haim’s Death Spurs Arrest

Apr. 21 | Although the cause of death of actor Corey Haim’s has not been completely determined an arrest has been made in connection to his passing. The information has been received by California’s Attorney General Jerry Brown who is not releasing...

The British Will Soon Have Their Back Ends Covered, Literally

Apr. 18 | Good news for the British, you may no longer have to worry with accidentally flashing someone in the hospital. As of 2011, patients of Britain’s National Health Service will no longer have to sport the thin hospital gowns that tie in the back...

Jennifer Hudson is New Spokesperson for Weight Watchers

Apr. 15 | Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson has recently been announced as the new spokesperson for the weight loss company Weight Watchers. According to Hudson, it was after the birth of her son that she decided she needed to take charge of her weight and...

Healthy Diet Offers ‘Limited Protection’ Against Cancer

Apr. 8 | Sir Tim Hunt has stated that there is no evidence that a healthy diet will prevent cancer. The Nobel award winning scientist delivered his announcement as part of his lecture ‘The Truth About Cancer’ at the recent Association for International...

Gene found that gives new hope for lung cancer

Apr. 7 | Finally, there is good news for smokers and former smokers. Researchers have found genes that are very specific to patients with lung cancer. These genes are present even in healthy tissue but may be able to be used to predict which smokers can eventually...

Dennis Hopper and Estranged Wife Told To Settle Their Differences

Apr. 7 | Hollywood icon Dennis Hopper has been making headlines recently, but it has nothing to do with his career as an actor. Instead, his health issues have been publicized. His battle with prostate cancer has taken a serious turn for the worse and the actor...

Date Set For ING New York City Marathon

Apr. 7 | November 7, 2010 is the date set for this years ING New York City Marathon. If you weren’t lucky enough to gain entry into the race through the lottery system, you can still get in the race and run for charity. This is a great way to run in one of the...

Martina Navratilova receiving treatment for breast cancer

Apr. 7 | One of the all time greats in women’s tennis has admitted that she is undergoing treatment for a form of breast cancer known as DCIS. Martina Navratilova shared her news with the world on Wednesday morning on People.com and Good Morning America,...

There is no such thing as a fat dissolving treatment: FDA

Apr. 7 | The FDA has recently cracked down on fat dissolving drugs siting that they are not effective and may not be safe. Lipodissolve injections are being given more and more in spa’s across the United States and the FDA hasn’t cleared them as safe....