When former professional surfer Israel “Izzy” Paskowitz’s son Isaiah was diagnosed with autism at age 3, knowing that his son…
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Autism drug shows promise in animal studies
A drug aimed at eliminating symptoms in people with certain forms of autism is in the early stages of work,…
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New secrets to outsmarting allergies
If you have seasonal allergies, you probably assume that you’ve heard all the advice out there—and despite your best efforts,…
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Cancer is a bipartisan disease
I was invited last week to attend The Women’s Leadership Forum 21st Annual National Issues Conference in Washington, D.C. The…
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Red Cross launches blood donation app
RICHMOND, Va. – A new app is making it easier to donate blood. The American Red Cross describes the app…
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Many older people silently harbor a blood “pre-cancer” – a gene mutation acquired during their lifetime that could start them…
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12 ways to have a happy pregnancy
You’re elated that you’re pregnant, but worries and fears— about your and your baby’s health, labor pain, and how your…
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Georgia Tech football player raising awareness for Crohn’s disease
For football player Deon Hill, taking hits isn’t out of the ordinary. But last year, a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease…
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Ultramarathons: Is running 100 miles bad for your health?
Ultramarathons – races over 26.2 miles – have experienced an exponential surge in popularity over the past decade, as runners…
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Bald and strong: Nonprofit raises cancer awareness, challenges vanity
Showing support for cancer comes in many forms— but would you go bald for it? That’s the challenge issued by…
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