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South Florida Jews help unearth clues to genetic diseases
South Florida has one of the world's largest populations of Ashkenazis — Jews of Central and Eastern European descent — making it home to some potentially groundbreaking medical research. In Boca Raton, the Parkinson's Disease and Movement...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Medical Research, Chemical Industry, Genetics, Crohn's Disease
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Kyle Busch wins Denny Hamlin Showdown
AP Sports WriterKyle Busch has won Denny Hamlin's Short Track Showdown for the third time in six years. Busch, a teammate of Hamlin's with Joe Gibbs Racing, grabbed the lead before the 5-minute pit stops that came after 46 laps, then pulled away when the race went...Tags: Denny Hamlin, David Ragan, Kyle Busch Motorsports, Kyle Busch, Auto Racing
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It's Greek to them
The Daily Citizen, Dalton, Ga.Dalton State College "doesn't have a lot of reasons for students to stick around," history education junior Matt Hall said. That's why Hall, accounting senior Nate Baggett and biology senior Carrington Akins spearheaded Dalton State's first fraternity...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Students, Education, Social Issues, Teaching and Learning
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One city -- lots of ways to give and play this weekend
The Sanford Herald, N.C.This weekend, Lee County residents have a variety of options to enjoy the outdoors while helping area charities, people and organizations. Great Strides Sanford Walk-A-Thon Thousands of children are born and grow up with cystic fibrosis, including a...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Festive Events, Genetic Condition, Entertainment Events
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Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides 5K walk is May 4
Las Cruces Sun-News, N.M.Cystic fibrosis affects 1,000 new people every year and while research continues to progress, a cure has yet to be found. Raising awareness and finding a permanent end to the disease are the driving force behind a May 4 Las Cruces event, the Cystic...Tags: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Walnuts, American Lung Association, Diseases and Illnesses
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Belk Charity Sale supports local nonprofits, schools
The Union-Recorder, Milledgeville, Ga.The Milledgeville Belk is gearing up for its semi-annual Belk Spring Charity Sale to benefit 20 local nonprofit organizations and area schools during the private, four-hour event. Slated from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Charity Sale tickets are available...Tags: Religion and Belief, Christianity, Century Bank , Baptist, Charity
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Glastonbury High Athlete Defies Odds In Battling Cystic Fibrosis
The Hartford CourantGLASTONBURY — A few years ago, Glastonbury lacrosse coach Kris Cofiell was wondering why one of her players, Courtney Peterson, was helping out with a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis. "Her [older] sister said, 'Courtney has it,'" Cofiell recalled...Tags: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, Sports, Allergies
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Recher Theatre to end run as a concert venue on Sunday
On Sunday, Towson's Recher Theatre will host its final concert, a charitable show titled "The Last Hurrah!" Fittingly, the venue will host more than 15 local bands for the all-day event. Bands scheduled to play include The Hint, American Diary, Thin...
Tags: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Lifestyle and Leisure, Bars and Clubs, Arts and Culture, Dining and Drinking
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Towson law firm plans challenge to Recher liquor license renewal
A Towson law firm plans to challenge the renewal of the Recher Theatre's liquor license in an effort to stop the establishment's plan to become a nightclub. The Charles E. Brooks Law Offices will file a petition with the county liquor board within the...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, David Marks, Business Enterprises, Dining and Drinking, Crime, Law and Justice
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For American Heritage and St. Thomas Aquinas, Friday was about more than softball
Sun SentinelBefore American Heritage took the field Friday night for its softball game against St. Thomas Aquinas, it was clear the Patriots were struggling to contain their emotions. Just before the first pitch, there was a moment of silence observed for Andrea...Tags: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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New lung transplant program helps 10 area patients breathe easier
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelTen Central Florida patients, including 24-year-old Brent Snyder, are breathing easier today thanks to lung transplants they received at Florida Hospital Orlando. The hospital’s new lung transplant program debuted six months ago, and completes the... -
Center helps give Jewish couples a genetic peace of mind
For Ellie and Jeremy Forman, getting married involved much more than walking down the aisle in fancy garb and saying their "I do's" in front of family and friends this past July. Jeremy, 34, an entrepreneur, and Ellie, 29, a community relations...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Biology, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Specialization, Ovarian Cancer
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