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• Colorado Family Raises Awareness to Find Cystic Fibrosis Cure

  Before, during, and after having a baby, time is spent stressing about getting all the things the baby will need, thinking about whether the nursery will be done on time, and lots of time is spent worrying whether the baby will be healthy or not. This worst fear of many moms and dads came true for...

• Reasons Why You Need an Appendectomy

  Appendicitis is a medical condition whereby the appendix experiences inflammation. When walls of the appendix are subjected to any infection from the body, they start to swell. This swelling may result in bursting of the appendix.Symptoms of AppendicitisBefore you reach the extent of seeking...

• How to prevent Knee Pain

  Knee pain is a common problem encountered by many people especially middle aged and elderly individuals. It has many causes, from acute injuries to complications of medical conditions, such as arthritis. Symptoms of knee injury can include pain, swelling, and stiffness.Knee pain is generally divided...

• AstraZeneca Gains United States Approval for Lymphoma Drug

  Some forms of lymphoma are rarer than others. Most people can recognize Hodgkin lymphoma, but mantle cell lymphoma will strike them as a surprise.Because it is so rare, there are not as many drugs specific to this form of cancer. One has recently been approved in the United States, by the Food and...

• 7-year-old with Lymphoma Joins and Inspires Lacrosse Team

  Sports have a way of bringing together families, strangers, and communities. All over the world people celebrate games and competitions and use them to lift people’s spirits and strengthen bonds. Sporting events are also frequently used to raise awareness about important causes, whether locally or...

• 10-Year-Old with Breast Cancer Teaches Life Lesson to Adults

  A young girl in Utah, at only ten years old, has had to battle breast cancer. Not only has she been brave and powerful in that, but she is also taking the time to inspire others - even adults who are much older.Chrissy's storyChrissy became the youngest recorded person to ever be diagnosed with...