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Manning Marable dies at 60; historian and author of forthcoming Malcolm X biography
Manning Marable, an influential historian whose forthcoming biography of Malcolm X could revise perceptions of the slain civil rights leader, has died only days before the book described as his life's work was to be published. He was 60.
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Now for a look at non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a diagnosis that could increase
Booster ShotsPaul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, has reportedly begun treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the body's lymphatic system. This is not his first battle with cancer. Allen was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease -- a different type of lymphoma... -
Moles' split personality
Special to the Los Angeles TimesWe've long been told to keep an eye on our moles lest they progress to melanoma, a form of skin cancer that's treatable if caught early, deadly if not. But not all moles are equal -- some are risky; others can be safely left alone. The biological roots of...Tags: Leukemia, Science, Cancer, Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Dermatologists
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First Day of Deer Rifle Season; PA Game Commission Collecting Samples for CWD
Deer Rifle Season has finally begun. However for hunters who live in certain areas within York and Adams Counties, yearly routines will be a little different this year. In Reading Township, Adams County, the PA Game Commission has set up a two week...
Tags: Hunting, Lifestyle and Leisure
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A look at lung cancer: Facts that deserve your attention
Contributing writerLast month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was observed locally and nationally with appropriate fanfare and enthusiasm. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. I would venture that few of us, even in the healthcare professions, know of any recent...Tags: Research, Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests, Science and Technology, Quitting Smoking
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Student leader takes reins in Faulkton
Senioritis certainly isn't setting in for Kyle Ortmeier. Ortmeier, 18, is keeping his senior year schedule full by doing an internship at Faulkton Area Medical Center, fulfilling his duties as FCCLA state president, practicing for oral interpretation,...
Tags: Obesity, Cancer, Lymphoma, Health and Safety at School, Teaching and Learning
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Good numbers come through Petoskey deer check station
It was a little bit of providence for East Jordan resident Ron Whitaker. He was trying to push deer through forests and swamps to his 17-year-old son's deer blind. His son is a new hunter, and was in the blind with his brother. Whitaker just wanted...
Tags: Hunting, Lifestyle and Leisure, Tuberculosis
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More than 250 butterflies will be released at Wings of Hope
HealthCancer Support Community -- Greater Lehigh Valley will have its annual Wings of Hope: A Butterfly Release 10:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at Cedar Crest College Allentown. The event honors those who've been affected by cancer wtih live and paper butterflies.... -
Lehigh star Ryan Spadola out for Georgetown game, and possibly much longer
Groller's CornerLehigh's All-American wide receiver Ryan Spadola will miss Saturday's game against Georgetown, and possibly several more games while battling an illness, believed to be mononucleosis. Mono is commonly described as an infectious disease usually affecting... -
Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Ovarian cancer often better managed with traditional surgery rather than laparoscopic
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the standard treatment for ovarian cancer? Is laparoscopic surgery an effective way to remove all of the cancer? ANSWER: Treatment for ovarian cancer usually involves a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. The timing and...Tags: Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Pelvis, Ovarian Cancer, Science and Technology, Mayo Clinic
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TLC star Lori Allen chronicles her breast cancer battle in “Say Yes to the Cure: Lori’s Fight”
Channel Guide MagazineAs the owner of Atlanta’s Bridals By Lori, Lori Allen — the sunny, spunky and beloved star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta and Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids — has helped many brides whose lives and families have been... -
Tamarac Mayor Beth Talabisco's story of survival
Sun SentinelNovember will mark two years for me as a cancer survivor. This last May, hosting the Tamarac Relay for Life event and having the survivor sash placed on me, then walking the first lap as a survivor — the magnitude of what I, and others, have been...Tags: Relay for Life, Cancer, Tamarac, Health Treatments, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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