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University of Missouri teams up with Special Olympics
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The University of Missouri may be home to one of the best basketball teams in the country, but at one recent game the focus...

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Hundreds of dolphins die after unexplained beachings
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

A string of bizarre occurrences along the Cape Cod coastline has left more than 100 dolphins dead and environmentalists...

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Super Bowl week features numerous outreach programs
Monday, January 30, 2012

The week before the Super Bowl is as much known for its media frenzy as it is for the football. One of the aspects that...

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Researchers make breakthrough discovery regarding childhood brain tumor
Monday, January 30, 2012

A team of researchers from Memphis and St. Louis recently announced a discovery that could offer insight into the cause of a...

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Texas pastor accused of animal cruelty
Friday, January 27, 2012

The recent actions of a pastor in Bastrop, Texas, have animal rights activists shocked. Rick Bartlett, 55, was recently...

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Argentina's president shows off thyroid surgery scar in return to work
Friday, January 27, 2012

Less than a month after having her thyroid removed, Argentina's president Cristina Fernandez returned to her job as leader...

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Salmon can improve thyroid health
Thursday, January 26, 2012

In an effort to bring attention to the positive impact a good diet can have on thyroid health, a pair of chefs from two...

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DC Entertainment launches initiative to hep fight famine
Thursday, January 26, 2012

The food crisis in the Horn of Africa is finding relief from an unlikely source. Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are all...

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Medical imaging chemical could cause thyroid problems
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Results of a new study suggest that a common medical procedure could cause over- or under-active thyroid glands. Researchers...

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Data reveals startling poverty statistics in Michigan county
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Despite signs of a recovering economy, a new report shows that may not be the case in one Michigan county. The...

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Thyroid cancer may be tied to soy consumption
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The cases of thyroid cancer are on the rise, and as doctors struggle to find what the cause is, some experts say it could be...

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Scientists discover monkey believed to be extinct
Monday, January 23, 2012

A monkey that scientists believed to be extinct was recently found in Indonesia. The Miller's Grizzled Langur was...

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Challenged Athletes Foundation helps double amputee compete in X Games
Monday, January 23, 2012

Although a freak accident cost Ravi Drugan both his legs when he was just 14, it has not stopped the Oregon native from...

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Rise in thyroid cancer cases leaves doctors confused
Monday, January 23, 2012

While it may not get the same widespread attention that other diseases receive, thyroid cancer is becoming a major concern...

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Alzheimer's treatment coming by 2025, government pledges
Friday, January 20, 2012

Earlier this week the federal government stepped up its talk in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Officials in...

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March of Dimes launches network to combat premature births
Friday, January 20, 2012

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that about 500,000 children in the United States are...

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Florida community set sights on successful March of Babies
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Last year, residents in North Central Florida gave an impressive $780,000 to March of Dimes during the organization's annual...

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Businessman donates $7.5 million to help repair Washington Monument
Thursday, January 19, 2012

The unexpected earthquake that struck the East Coast in August caused only a moderate amount of damage, but one of the...

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Humane Society urges people to consider financial implications of pet ownership
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Prospective pet owners in Ottawa, Ontario, may want to think twice about buying an animal if they're not sure they can...

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Pennsylvania school district receives surprise donation
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Pennsylvania's Oxford Area School District was struggling financially throughout the last half of 2011, but an anonymous...

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Washington 5-year-old chosen as March of Dimes ambassador
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

At only 5 years old, Kieran Wittstruck has been named the March of Dimes 2012 National Ambassador. While he might seem...

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Former NBA star applauds Chinese conservation efforts
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Yao Ming may be best known for his work on the basketball court, but the Houston Rockets center has also been making a...

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Utah Department of Health takes on birth defects
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

In an effort to reduce the number of children born with congenital heart defects, the Utah Department of Health is taking...

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Scientists make important finding in fight against Parkinson's disease
Monday, January 16, 2012

Many researchers around the world are looking for treatments to limit the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, and one group of...

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Despite treatment, congenital heart disease can cause issues later in life
Monday, January 16, 2012

Congenital heart disease is one of the most common birth defects, and while the condition can be corrected in childhood,...

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Swedish DJ helps fight hunger in the U.S.
Friday, January 13, 2012

Though he may be best known for his work behind the turntables, Swedish-born DJ Avicii is putting a positive spin on his...

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Midwest Planned Parenthood group marks Cervical Health Awareness Month
Friday, January 13, 2012

In an effort to mark Cervical Health Awareness Month, Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (PPMNS)...

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Salem musician rallies community for cervical cancer awareness
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Musician Christina Baze has been cancer-free for 11 years and during that time she has become active in the fight against...

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Van Halen guitarist donates instruments to L.A. schools
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Van Halen recently announced they were reuniting with their original lineup for a new album and tour, but it was a move by...

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Alaska town feeling the full force of winter
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

It's not unusual for Alaska to be pummeled by snow in winter, but one town seems to have suffered the brunt of the cold...

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Indiana festival raises $141,000 for Easter Seals
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights display in Garvin Park has been a mainstay of the holidays in Evansville, Indiana, for years,...

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Arkansas woman sheds light on cervical cancer
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Few people know the struggles of cervical cancer more than Christy Scarrow. The Arkansas resident was diagnosed with a rare...

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Some parents stick to physical books when instilling reading
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

E-readers such as Amazon's Kindle or Barnes and Noble's Nook have become increasingly popular, but for some parents who are...

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NFL QB partners with Humane Society
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco may have some trouble winning over football fans, but he likely doesn't have to...

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New Jersey senator highlights importance of cervical health
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Despite being one of the more preventable diseases, cervical cancer is responsible for the deaths of an estimated 4,000...

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Chinese duck makes rare appearance in California
Monday, January 09, 2012

Throngs of birdwatchers have flocked to California to catch a glimpse of a rare bird more commonly seen in Japan and China....

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Some girls unsure of HPV vaccine benefits
Monday, January 09, 2012

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been a large step forward in the fight against cervical cancer, but many teenage...

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American domestic art exhibit to reopen at the Met after renovation
Friday, January 06, 2012

Despite being some of the most popular sections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the space dedicated to American domestic...

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UK students skydive for charity
Friday, January 06, 2012

Two friends from the United Kingdom recently raised around $1,500 for cancer research but did it in a way few others would....

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Clinton Foundation releases donor list
Friday, January 06, 2012

Former president Bill Clinton has stayed in the spotlight since leaving office more than a decade ago thanks largely to the...

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Maine county earns grant to preserve environment
Thursday, January 05, 2012

New England is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States and one community in Maine recently received...

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Habitat for Humanity's green construction saves families money
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Habitat for Humanity has long provided families in need with a valuable service, but the organization has recently taken...

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Zumba program raises more than $1 million for breast cancer research
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Over the last several years, Zumba Fitness has taken the exercise world by storm and thousands of instructors and...

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PETA offers reward for information regarding dead blackbirds
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Hundreds of blackbirds in Beebee, Arkansas, who were killed by fireworks on New Year's Eve were originally thought to be the...

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UK research projects receives $750,000 from MDA
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has been a leading voice in the fight against the disease and recently made a...

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Boy in Afghanistan receives much-needed surgery
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

A 13-year-old boy in Afghanistan recently received treatment for what some experts characterized as one of the worst cleft...

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Grand Canyon National Park open for free MLK weekend
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

A number of national parks around the country had already announced they will be offering admittance free of charge during...

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Young Texas boy receives gift of seeing eye dog
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Zach Thibodeaux suffers from a rare condition that is causing him to go blind, at just 9 years old. Despite the prognosis,...

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News Archives for January 2012

University of Missouri teams up with Special Olympics Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Hundreds of dolphins die after unexplained beachings Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Super Bowl week features numerous outreach programs Monday, January 30, 2012

Researchers make breakthrough discovery regarding childhood brain tumor Monday, January 30, 2012

Texas pastor accused of animal cruelty Friday, January 27, 2012

Argentina's president shows off thyroid surgery scar in return to work Friday, January 27, 2012

Salmon can improve thyroid health Thursday, January 26, 2012

DC Entertainment launches initiative to hep fight famine Thursday, January 26, 2012

Medical imaging chemical could cause thyroid problems Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Data reveals startling poverty statistics in Michigan county Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Thyroid cancer may be tied to soy consumption Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Scientists discover monkey believed to be extinct Monday, January 23, 2012

Challenged Athletes Foundation helps double amputee compete in X Games Monday, January 23, 2012

Rise in thyroid cancer cases leaves doctors confused Monday, January 23, 2012

Alzheimer's treatment coming by 2025, government pledges Friday, January 20, 2012

March of Dimes launches network to combat premature births Friday, January 20, 2012

Florida community set sights on successful March of Babies Thursday, January 19, 2012

Businessman donates $7.5 million to help repair Washington Monument Thursday, January 19, 2012

Humane Society urges people to consider financial implications of pet ownership Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Pennsylvania school district receives surprise donation Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Washington 5-year-old chosen as March of Dimes ambassador Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Former NBA star applauds Chinese conservation efforts Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Utah Department of Health takes on birth defects Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Scientists make important finding in fight against Parkinson's disease Monday, January 16, 2012

Despite treatment, congenital heart disease can cause issues later in life Monday, January 16, 2012

Swedish DJ helps fight hunger in the U.S. Friday, January 13, 2012

Midwest Planned Parenthood group marks Cervical Health Awareness Month Friday, January 13, 2012

Salem musician rallies community for cervical cancer awareness Thursday, January 12, 2012

Van Halen guitarist donates instruments to L.A. schools Thursday, January 12, 2012

Alaska town feeling the full force of winter Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Indiana festival raises $141,000 for Easter Seals Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Arkansas woman sheds light on cervical cancer Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Some parents stick to physical books when instilling reading Tuesday, January 10, 2012

NFL QB partners with Humane Society Tuesday, January 10, 2012

New Jersey senator highlights importance of cervical health Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Chinese duck makes rare appearance in California Monday, January 09, 2012

Some girls unsure of HPV vaccine benefits Monday, January 09, 2012

American domestic art exhibit to reopen at the Met after renovation Friday, January 06, 2012

UK students skydive for charity Friday, January 06, 2012

Clinton Foundation releases donor list Friday, January 06, 2012

Maine county earns grant to preserve environment Thursday, January 05, 2012

Habitat for Humanity's green construction saves families money Thursday, January 05, 2012

Zumba program raises more than $1 million for breast cancer research Thursday, January 05, 2012

PETA offers reward for information regarding dead blackbirds Wednesday, January 04, 2012

UK research projects receives $750,000 from MDA Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Boy in Afghanistan receives much-needed surgery Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Grand Canyon National Park open for free MLK weekend Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Young Texas boy receives gift of seeing eye dog Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Top News Story

University of Missouri teams up with Special Olympics
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Hundreds of dolphins die after unexplained beachings
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Super Bowl week features numerous outreach programs
Monday, January 30, 2012

Researchers make breakthrough discovery regarding childhood brain tumor
Monday, January 30, 2012

Texas pastor accused of animal cruelty
Friday, January 27, 2012

Argentina's president shows off thyroid surgery scar in return to work
Friday, January 27, 2012

Salmon can improve thyroid health
Thursday, January 26, 2012

DC Entertainment launches initiative to hep fight famine
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Medical imaging chemical could cause thyroid problems
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Data reveals startling poverty statistics in Michigan county
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Thyroid cancer may be tied to soy consumption
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Scientists discover monkey believed to be extinct
Monday, January 23, 2012

Challenged Athletes Foundation helps double amputee compete in X Games
Monday, January 23, 2012

Rise in thyroid cancer cases leaves doctors confused
Monday, January 23, 2012

Alzheimer's treatment coming by 2025, government pledges
Friday, January 20, 2012

March of Dimes launches network to combat premature births
Friday, January 20, 2012

Florida community set sights on successful March of Babies
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Businessman donates $7.5 million to help repair Washington Monument
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Humane Society urges people to consider financial implications of pet ownership
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Pennsylvania school district receives surprise donation
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Washington 5-year-old chosen as March of Dimes ambassador
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Former NBA star applauds Chinese conservation efforts
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Utah Department of Health takes on birth defects
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Scientists make important finding in fight against Parkinson's disease
Monday, January 16, 2012

Despite treatment, congenital heart disease can cause issues later in life
Monday, January 16, 2012

Swedish DJ helps fight hunger in the U.S.
Friday, January 13, 2012

Midwest Planned Parenthood group marks Cervical Health Awareness Month
Friday, January 13, 2012

Salem musician rallies community for cervical cancer awareness
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Van Halen guitarist donates instruments to L.A. schools
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Alaska town feeling the full force of winter
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Indiana festival raises $141,000 for Easter Seals
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Arkansas woman sheds light on cervical cancer
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Some parents stick to physical books when instilling reading
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

NFL QB partners with Humane Society
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

New Jersey senator highlights importance of cervical health
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Chinese duck makes rare appearance in California
Monday, January 09, 2012

Some girls unsure of HPV vaccine benefits
Monday, January 09, 2012

American domestic art exhibit to reopen at the Met after renovation
Friday, January 06, 2012

UK students skydive for charity
Friday, January 06, 2012

Clinton Foundation releases donor list
Friday, January 06, 2012

Maine county earns grant to preserve environment
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Habitat for Humanity's green construction saves families money
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Zumba program raises more than $1 million for breast cancer research
Thursday, January 05, 2012

PETA offers reward for information regarding dead blackbirds
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

UK research projects receives $750,000 from MDA
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Boy in Afghanistan receives much-needed surgery
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Grand Canyon National Park open for free MLK weekend
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Young Texas boy receives gift of seeing eye dog
Tuesday, January 03, 2012