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Feisty Lake Property Appraiser Ed Havill always stuck to his strongly held beliefs
The temptation might be to think that the election killed Ed Havill. After all, the larger-than-life property appraiser died just days after he stunningly lost the office he'd held for 36 years to an archrival, former state Sen. Carey Baker, in a...
Tags: Politics, Lobbying, Philosophy, Religion and Belief, Emergency Health Procedures
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A race against cancer
I promise to someday write a full-fledged story about quarter midget car racing, because it looks like great fun. But this story, while set in that world, is about family — in particular, a sister looking out for her brother. The brother is...
Tags: Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow, Cancer, Schnecksville, Orefield
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Red Cross: National Blood Supply Lowest in 15 Years
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTLA) -- American Red Cross officials say its national blood supply is at a dangerously low level -- and is calling on all eligible donors to give blood as soon as possible.
The Red Cross says its blood supply has reached the lowest...Tags: American Red Cross, Richard Benjamin, Relief and Aid Organizations, Human Interest, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Facts about giving blood
Indiana Blood Center must see 600 donors each and every day to meet patient needs at more than 60 local hospitals. Every two seconds, someone needs blood - Every minute, patients use more than 36 units of blood or blood products. Every day approximately...
Tags: Chemotherapy, High Blood Pressure, Cancer, Charity, Health Treatments
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Vomitus Doggy-Us
I think I am old enough now that I can use the phrase, “You remember the good old days.” If you listen to the “older than me timers” you could feed your dog scraps, bones, pork or anything else lying around. They wouldn’t...
Tags: Human Body, Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, Flu, Bones and Joints
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Cancer: Don't mess with mama bear
My mom wants to help me with my problems, guide my decisions and protect me from those who would cause me pain. When I was 14 years old, my friend's mom called me out of the blue. Once she had me on the line, she threw accusations, saying she didn't want...Tags: Human Body, Physical Therapists, Chemotherapy, Back Pain, Lymphatic System
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Woman shares how her quest for beauty cost her her health
It's a common misconception that skin cancer can just be removed and the patient will easily go on after that. While that can happen, it isn’t always the case. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and as a part of our partnership with Little Red Door...
Tags: Dermatologists, Skin Cancer, Cancer, Lymphedema, Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Stick with shelter contract and skip declawing your cat
My Pet WorldCelebrating the fact that June is American Humane Association Adopt a Cat Month, this column is devoted to your cat questions. Q: I don't believe in declawing. My husband wants me to declaw a kitten we recently adopted from a shelter. For starters, the...Tags: Reed Elsevier, Alzheimer's Disease, St. Louis, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Pets
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Newborn animals are wired to survive
I think there are some questions that, in this life, are just destined to remain unanswered. Answers to questions like what happened to Amelia Earhart and what really goes on at Area 51 are just not available. One nagging question that puzzles me...Tags: Amelia Earhart, Lungs and Airways
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American Red Cross encourages blood donations for spring break
PRESS RELEASE: Although your sights may be set on warmer locales for spring break, you can bring sunshine and warmth to your life by simply volunteering to give blood or platelets through the American Red Cross. "We know very few things compare to a...
Tags: American Red Cross, Human Body, Human Interest, Relief and Aid Organizations, Cancer
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Powerhouse foods can equal better health
A hectic lifestyle makes it easy to skip a meal or to grab less-than-nutritious food on the run. Including powerhouse foods as part of a healthful diet will keep your energy up and your immune system strong. Powerhouse foods are high in phytonutrients,...Tags: Human Body, Cancer, Lifestyle and Leisure, Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Diseases and Illnesses
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Magic founder Pat Williams is battling cancer like an All-Star
All of this exposure and economic impact.
All of the hype and the hoopla.
All of the celebrities and festivities.
All because this man believed.
All because Pat Williams believed in Orlando.
Believed in Magic.
And now, as Orlando gets ready to...Tags: Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow, Lifetime (tv network), Cancer, Orlando Magic
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|Column| Orlando Sentinel
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