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Over 50? It’s time.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer isn’t something most people want to talk about. But if you’re over 50, it’s time to start talking…to your doctor. Screening could save your life — and in some cases even prevent cancer and the need for further treatment.
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'Pill' Won't Shorten Your Life: Study - And it may even be beneficial, researchers find.
Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin - Finding could lead to better wound care, baldness treatments, experts say.
Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-Sections - Vaginal delivery after Cesarean often safe, but roadblocks remain, experts say.
For Tough Head Lice, Pill Tops Lotion - Ivermectin may offer alternative for hard-to-treat infestations, study shows.
Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury - Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say.
Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality - Brain scans beat chance at identifying specific memories, scientists report.
Clinical Trials Update: March 10, 2010
U.S. Chalks Up Victories in War on Cancer - Cancer Society study finds drop in death rates since 1970.
Football Injuries More Likely on Certain Artificial Turf - More players had ligament damage, ankle sprains than on natural grass, study shows.
Entire Family Genome Sequenced for First Time - Children receive 30 mutations from each parent, researchers find.
H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study - Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children.
Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise - Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them.
