It’s failing grades for the state of Florida for not taking more steps to prevent cancer. The 16th annual “How Do You Measure Up” report measures Florida and other states on where they stand on issues that the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network says will reduce suffering and death from cancer. Here’s how Florida stacked up.
You may want to loosen your tie for this next story. Researchers in Germany found a pretty good reason to adopt a more casual dress code after doing MRI scans on 15 healthy young men wearing ties. The study was recently published in the journal Neuroradiology.
Results from an anxiously awaited clinical trial found that a form of vitamin B-3 called an NR supplement, was successful in helping the body repair is own DNA. This discovery may lead to the prevention of age-related diseases. The study was published in the medical journal, Nature Communications.
Save the date for a fun day of amateur golf, supporting Florida Hospital Waterman’s emergency services. The Florida Hospital Waterman Foundation’s 25th Annual Partners In Health Care Golf Classic will take place on Friday, November 9th, at the RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento. Registration opens at 7am followed by a continental breakfast, team photos and a shotgun start. Awards luncheon and prize drawing will take place immediately following the tournament.
Contact the Florida Hospital Waterman Foundation for additional information and to reserve your sponsorship at 352-253-3270 or email Joan Ordazzo at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, in fact, every three minutes a man is diagnosed with the disease.
September is National Prostate Health Month, a time set aside to empower men to take control of their health.
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