Monthly Archives: January 2012

New Skin Cancer Drug Erivedge From Genentech Approved

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Rich

Erivedge has been approved to treat adults with metastatic basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. BCC is often curable but can spread throughout the body and form tumors. A clinical study gave 96 … Continue reading →

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Parents Seem To Skip Booster Seats When Carpooling

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Rich

A new survey published in this weeks Journal Pediatrics showed many parents do not use booster seats when carpooling. The survey conducted by the University of Michigan found that 45 percent of parents do not require booster seats for their … Continue reading →

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New Rules For School Lunch Meals From USDA

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Rich

 The USDA has implemented new rules for school lunches being served to our children. The meals being served must now include fruits and vegetables according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The fruits and vegetables of course will not … Continue reading →

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Video: Embryonic Stem Cells Used In Small Study Improved Vision

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Rich

A small embryonic stem cell study published in the Lancet has shown positive results, improving the eye sight in two women. Both women had untreatable eye disease. The women were injected with human embryonic stem cells and both women claim they … Continue reading →

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Video: Mystery Illness Hits 12 High School Girls

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Rich

A mystery illness has parents of 12 high school girls baffled. The 12 girls all attend LeRoy high school in upstate New York. The symptoms of the girls include uncontrolled twitching, stuttering and verbal outbursts similar to Tourette’s syndrome. According to … Continue reading →

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