American Society for Radiation Oncology) The American Society for Radiation Oncology has selected world-renowned neurosurgeon Philip H. Gutin, M.D., as its Honorary Member for 2009. Dr. Gutin will be honored at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, during

SRI International) SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development organization, was selected by the National Cancer Institute for a leading role in the newly formed "Chemical Biology Consortium" (CBC), a collaborative drug discovery partnership focused on advancing new cancer

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) The role of a protein called XIAP in the regulation of cell death has been identified by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers and has led them to recommend caution when drugs called IAP inhibitors

University of Missouri-Columbia) A new study at the University of Missouri reveals that, following chemotherapy, mild decreases in skills, such as verbal fluency and problem-solving ability, affect the quality of life for cancer survivors.

UT Southwestern Medical Center) Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center are among an elite group of cancer scientists to share a $2 million grant to find biomarkers for lung cancer that develops in people who have never smoked.

University of Montreal) Women who have premature menopause because of medical interventions are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer. The startling link was made by epidemiologists

Single-Shot' Vaccines May Protect Against H5N1 Influenza Virus"; "Infection-Causing Amoeba May be Resistant to Multiple Contact Lens Solutions"; and "New DNA Vaccine Inhibits Deadly Skin Cancer in Mice."

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) Research at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute into the mechanics of how two types of white blood cells grow and die is fundamentally changing the development of computer models that are used to predict

Springer) African-American men could be putting their health at risk by avoiding disease screening, in the belief that the results might threaten their masculinity. Waverly Duck from the Department of Sociology at Yale University, argues that current leading theories of

Office of Naval Research) A breakthrough technology adapted for breast cancer detection based in part on research originally sponsored by the US Office of Naval Research is set to air July 23 during a CNN International news segment on Vital

HearAtLast Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of suitable affordable solutions to clients with hearing needs in the billion dollar hearing loss market, announced today that the grand opening of the Dufferin Mall Wal-Mart location on June 16, 2009 has shown

A singer who almost quit a choir after losing his hearing is urging others not to ignore the problem.

No one had to tell Jean Conley she was losing her hearing.

Next month begins the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network's (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy. There are over 30 locations nationwide and even if one is not in your area, you can still be involved. I was just talking with a

For the past few years, I've done my prep for the school year and my daughter's food allergy before school starts so everything is ready, in place and everyone knows about her allergy. Another year is about to kick off

The reality of life is that your perceptions — right or wrong — influence everything else you do. When you get a proper perspective of your perceptions, you may be surprised how many other things fall into place.

We cannot find peace by looking outside. True peace shines most brilliantly from within.

An age is called Dark, not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it.

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