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Some former Komen supporters can't forgive, forget
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| <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120205/ap_on_he_me/us_komen_conflicted_supporters"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20120204/capt.afbe1bd412544a0b93f7ed825645f72f-afbe1bd412544a0b93f7ed825645f72f-0.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=AcxU03efS_IWWJA8LnxNfw--" align="left" height="84" width="130" alt="FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 file photo, some of an estimated 45,000 people participate in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure in Little Rock, Ark. After watching The Susan G. Komen for the Cure announce plans to cut funding to Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, then abandon those plans days later amid a public furor, many longtime Komen supporters were feeling conflicted at week's end. (AP Photo/Brian Chilson)" border="0" /></a>AP - When Dorothy Twinney first saw a Race for the Cure walk for breast cancer — "a sea of pink" traveling through her hometown of Plymouth, Mich. — she was so moved she sat in her car and wept.</p><br clear="all"/>
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Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants
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| <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120203/ap_on_he_me/us_planned_parenthood_komen"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20120203/capt.d842ec27d5a34b62b1b3a5fa0fa3790d-d842ec27d5a34b62b1b3a5fa0fa3790d-0.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=0E5_Nj3OTaID1upeGFUkgQ--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="The Susan Komen For The Cure international headquarters are shown in the Dallas suburb of Addison, Texas, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. (AP Photo/LM Otero)" border="0" /></a>AP - For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming — and couldn't withstand.</p><br clear="all"/>
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Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing
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| <p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120204/ap_on_he_me/us_med_planned_parenthood_who_it_helps"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20120203/capt.a67f3847b3724a03af8cde5e854d3654-8e1121de521d44df897407de06c14e12-0.jpg?x=130&y=122&q=85&sig=Fg9jRAXwoirHynF5wbRaMQ--" align="left" height="122" width="130" alt="Paschal High School seniors Jaz Tinsley, Emily Linstrom and Leigh Larson volunteer at Planned Parenthood of North Texas' 2012 annual luncheon at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans to deny funding to Planned Parenthood. The startling decision came after three days of virulent criticism that resounded across the Internet, jeopardizing Komen's iconic image. (AP Photo/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, David Kent)" border="0" /></a>AP - To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever see.</p><br clear="all"/>
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Cancer survivors line up as opponents in Super Bowl
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| Reuters - There can only be one winner in Sunday's Super Bowl but for two opposing players, a bigger battle has already been won, victory over cancer.
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Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
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| HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People who consume a few alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests.
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Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer
(HealthDay)
| HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.
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Obesity Could Be Infectious
(LiveScience.com)
| LiveScience.com - We've heard obesity can be "spread" between friends when we copy each other's eating habits, but a new study in mice suggests obesity could actually be infectious.
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Study: Follow-up Exams Key in Diagnosing Child Sexual Abuse Problems
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| ContributorNetwork - In cases of child sexual abuse, a second follow-up exam often finds injuries, trauma or sexually transmitted infections missed on the first evaluation, especially in teens, says a study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. With 80,000 reports of child sexual abuse in the U.S. annually, doctors say children should be examined at least once more in cases of reported sexual assault. Here are details about child sex abuse and how further medical evaluation might help.
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Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough:
Study
(HealthDay)
| HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- While a clot-busting medication can often help stop a stroke in its tracks if it's given promptly, a new study finds that a high number of stroke victims continue to fail to get to the emergency room quickly enough to get the drug.
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Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior
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| HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Toddler tantrums can challenge even the most patient parent, but being firm and consistent can help you discipline your toddler in an effective, loving way.
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Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors
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| HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Winter weather can be challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other health issues.
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Is Club Drug 'Special K' a Quick Fix for Depression?
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| LiveScience.com - About 30 million Americans suffer from depression, and when a sudden wave of severe symptoms hits them, there's no instant fix. The most commonly prescribed drugs — Prozac, Celexa and Zoloft — take a few weeks to kick in, and in the meantime, depressed people are at an escalated risk of suicide. More than half the time, the prescribed drug doesn't end up working at all, and patients must start over with a different treatment.
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Abortion Dispute Kills Komen Breast Cancer Clients
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| ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | The Susan G. Komen Foundation has slashed funding for Planned Parenthood to provide preventative breast cancer exams to low-income women.
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Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding
(HealthDay)
| HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Preparations for successful breast-feeding begin during pregnancy.
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Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link
(HealthDay)
| HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with HIV can prevent passing the AIDS-causing virus to their babies by taking antiretroviral drugs, but there remains a possibility that some of these medications might cause birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, according to a new study.
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Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study
(HealthDay)
| HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes is associated with hearing loss in women, especially if the blood sugar disease isn't well-controlled, new research indicates.
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Study: Heartburn drugs don't aid children's asthma
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| AP - An acid reflux drug often used for hard-to-treat asthma doesn't help children with the breathing disease and may cause side effects, a study in 300 children found.
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