American Cancer Society Awards New Research and Training Grants
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Atlanta, Georgia - The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 87 research and training grants totaling $45,084,486 in the second of two grant cycles for 2016.
World Mental Health Day
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Rochester, Minnesota - Mental Illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors.
4 tips for patients seeking individualized medicine
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Rochester, Minnesota - The promise of precision medicine is becoming a reality as more doctors bring individualized therapies to the bedside. You or a family member could benefit if you suffer from illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, a rare undiagnosed disease or a genetics-based condition. Individualized medicine, also known as precision or personalized medicine, is the concept that prediction, diagnosis, treatment and, eventually, prevention, can be targeted to your individual needs based on genetic profile, environment and lifestyle.
Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza
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Scottsdale, Arizona - This year's annual flu shot will offer protection against the H1N1 flu virus, in addition to two other influenza viruses that are expected to be in circulation this flu season. A vaccine that protects against four strains of the virus will also be available, as will a high-dose flu vaccine for adults age 65 and older.
Cold, flu or allergies?
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Rochester, Minnesota - As autumn approaches, chances are you, or your co-workers or family members, will begin sneezing, wheezing or coughing. How can you tell when it's a cold, allergies or the flu? Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says, during the spring and fall, it can be difficult to discern what is an allergy symptom versus what is a viral upper respiratory illness that is getting passed around.
Public Health Alert for Chicken Product Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
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Lynwood, Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella that may be associated with a chicken salad product sold from Costco Store #1190, in Lynwood, Washington.
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