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Teacher goes from classroom to organ donor campaigner
The Bolton News FORMER teacher Graham Brushett knows how important organ and blood donation is — because without it he would not be here today. Almost seven years ago Mr Brushett, then aged 51, was dying, but a heart and kidney transplant saved his life. Now, the … |
Scratching the right itch: Does your pet have seasonal allergies?Fenton Tri County TimesThis treatment, ATOPICA(R) (Cyclosporine capsules, USP) MODIFIED for dogs or ATOPICA (cyclosporine oral solution, USP) MODIFIED for Cats, can reduce the itching and…
Blackpool GazetteOrgan donor figures hit new highBlackpool GazetteMore than 3,100 lives were transformed nationally by donors in the last 12 months, as the NHS hit the 50 per cent increase in deceased organ donation, the challenge set by the Organ Dona…
One More Life 5K Run seeks to raise organ-donation awarenessSacramento BeeLast year, 100 runners participated and the event raised more than $5,000 for organ donation education. Ellison said there are 118,000 people on a nationwide registry for organ t…
Times of IndiaTop 20 herbs for weight lossTimes of IndiaThe Indian market is loaded with dozens of herbs and spices – from the very common black pepper to the exotic turmeric. Along with amazing health benefits they have to offer … Besides, it also h…
 Toronto NewsFIX |
Link between excess weight and heart failure
Toronto NewsFIX Excess body weight is a powerful risk factor for developing heart failure, according to the the Framingham Heart Study. While coronary heart disease rates are going down, heart failure continues to increase – mainly because of the aging of the population. |
 Worcester News |
My brave boy is one in 475 million: mum’s organ donor appeal
Worcester News “The group is amazing,” said the mum, who is starting her own campaign to encourage organ donation It’s really spurred me on to do something about organ donation for children.” Miss Kale’s campaign group will ask people to join the register around the … |
Toronto NewsFIXMetabolic syndrome linked to heart failure riskToronto NewsFIXThose who had metabolic syndrome at the start of the study were twice as likely to go on to develop heart failure in middle age than those who did not have the syndrome. This …
 Chicago Tribune |
Organ donation foundation to offer scholarships for Naperville students
Chicago Tribune While many associate the idea of organ donation with the deceased, advocates stress it’s a way for the tragedy of death to bring life to others. “All of us have the potential to, in effect, outlive ourselves,” said Todd Storch, founder of the Taylor’s … |
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Mandela’s condition ‘satisfactory’, says Presidency
Newstrack India The 94-year-old Mandela was discharged from hospital April 6 after spending nine days in an unidentified hospital in Pretoria for recurrence of a lung infection. This was the third time that Mandela was hospitalised since December last year when he … |