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Can Livestrong Survive Lance Armstrong and a Doping Scandal?

The world's most famous cancer survivor has been his foundation's biggest asset, even as it grew into an innovative force in health care. Now his legal troubles may make him a risk.READ»

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What a Doping Scandal Could Mean for Lance Armstrong, Livestrong, and Its Cancer Crusade

Two positive drug tests for Tour de France winner Alberto Contador have raised new questions about doping in cycling, U.S. champion Lance Armstrong's own involvement, and how a scandal might affect his charity work. But the CEO of Armstrong's Livestrong insists the Contador news "isn't on my radar." Here's why.READ»

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A One-Stop Shop for Cancer Detection

A new diagnostic chip may save time--and lives--by using two cancer-detecting techniques simultaneously.READ»

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CGI: Livestrong Panel Tackles Third-World Cancer, Pushes Fund-Strong Strategy

On Wednesday, a special session of the Clinton Global Initiative, featuring Lance Armstrong of Livestrong, addressed cancer, which often gets overshadowed by HIV/AIDS and malaria.READ»

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Innovative Radiation Machine Homes in on Tumors

An advanced imaging system "essentially follows the target," says one excited hospital administrator.READ»

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Mary McBride: Do Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer?

Can using your cell phone give you brain cancer? We posed that question to Mary McBride, a senior scientist with the British Columbia Cancer Agency.READ»

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How Vera Wang's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign With Kohl's Could Get Lost in "Sea of Pink"

There's a lesson in cause marketing to be learned from the laudable partnership.READ»

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Dogs and Mice Sniff Feces to Prevent International Avian Flu Epidemic

From bombs to landmines to cancer to international bird flu scares, animals come to the rescue.READ»

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A Breath Test for Cancer?

And it's not the smell of cigarette smoke.READ»

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Win, Win, Win, Win, Win - We'll Get Ourselves Out Of This Mess Yet

My customer evangelist radar can always detect a not-waving-drowning plea for help between syllables. The unglamorous fact of fundraising life -- unless you're Lance, Haiti+CNN, or Obama on his home run -- is actually raising the funds.READ»

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The Problem with Greensumption: Questions for Annie Leonard

We talked with Annie Leonard, founder of The Story of Stuff, about "greensumption" and why we can (and should) all do a little more. The good news is, it won't cost you a thing. READ»

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New approach to old test may detect ovarian cancer

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Where Are Drug Company Profits Really Going?

The leading trade organization for U.S. drug companies, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, or PhRMA, keeps telling American consumers that the high cost of drugs is due to pricey research and development costs, but ...READ»

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Slacktivism: Helping Humanity With a Click of the Mouse

Sending a text or clicking to vote may be the trendy way to help humankind. The question, says Nancy Lublin, is whether such so-called slacktivism really works.READ»

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Provenge: Is it vengeful? Is it proactive? Is it even a vaccine?

Dendreon's new prostate cancer drug has an powerful name. But does it overpromise?READ»

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Cho Yung Tea

Cho Yung Tea seems to be the rage among tea drinkers today and is a hot topic for those who taut the health benefits of it as well. But, what is green tea anyway? Is it green or what? Actually green tea comes from the same plant as ...READ»

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Top 10 Reasons Not to Dodge Your Dental Cleaning Appointment

Sure, regular cleanings with our office promote good oral hygiene, but did you know it can also prevent a multitude of diseases? That 2 o'clock chair-side rendezvous may not seem nearly as exciting as a late lunch with a friend, but ...READ»

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Get Your Body Ready For Summer

It’s almost time to shed those winter woolies and expose your skin to summer sunshine. Are you and your skin ready?READ»

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Cancer-Fighting Nanoparticles Could Herald Real-Life Medical Innerspace

The first set of trials using nanoparticles to fight cancerous cells have completed, withREAD»

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Health Care Reform March 15 2010

Week of March 15, 2010The White House last week continued to rail against rising health insurance premiums to help build popular support for his health care reform package. But the effort to focus the blame for rising costs on ...READ»

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Herbal Essences to Finally Cut Down on Cancer-Causing Chemical

Unlike many shampoos and conditioners, the Herbal Essences brand doesn't contain parabens--a class of chemicals thought to cause breast cancer and estrogenic activity. But apparently the popular brand contains high levels of another ...READ»

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Do Hybrid Cars Emit Excessive Radiation?

Should we add hybrid cars to the list of things that emit unsafe amounts of radiation? A research committee funded by Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection thinks so. The committee studied radiation emitted from various ...READ»

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Advanced Cleanse

The Advanced Cleanse contains efficient and powerful ingredients, which assist in removing stored waste in the digestive system and prevent future occurrence of toxins in the body.Do you want to get back to the shape you had in your ...READ»