Wednesday, October 31, 2012

[Health] Our approach to breast screening is paternalistic and wrong

Our approach to breast screening is paternalistic and wrong
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/oct/31/breast-screening-paternalistic-wrong
The media seem surprised that the independent breast screening review has highlighted the problem of "overdiagnosis". Yet this phenomenon has been one of medicine's "dirty little secrets" for decades.

Study backs 'controversial' malaria drugs subsidy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20140201
Researchers who evaluated a global subsidy for malaria treatment say it had a substantial impact in a short space of time. Publishing their results in The Lancet, the global health experts acknowledged that the scheme had been "highly controversial".

Omega 3 Linked To Better Memory
http://dailynewstoyou.com/omega-3-linked-to-better-memory/853793/
Omega 3 A new study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh to be published in the journal PLOS one has shown a significant increase in memory abilities for young adults who increased their intake of Omega 3. Adults between the ages of 18-25 were ...

WWE® Universe Raises $1 Million for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2012/1030/557554/john-cena/
STAMFORD, Conn. - Led by WWE Superstar John Cena®, the WWE Universe has raised $1 million for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® during its month-long campaign to help cure breast cancer.

'Look Good, Feel Better'
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/230143/205/Cancer-Study-in-West-Michigan
Jordan Hospital will host the American Cancer Society's “Look Good, Feel Better” program from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in the Breast Center Conference Room, at 275 Sandwich St. Look Good, Feel Better is offered through a partnership of the American ...

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