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Thursday, December 17, 2015

New blood test for ovarian cancer could save lives

According to health officials, approximately 14,000 women will die this year in the United States from ovarian cancer

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-blood-test-for-ovarian-cancer-could-save-lives/

British teeth may be getting a bad rap

It's often the butt of jokes, but is British dental care really any worse than America's?

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/british-teeth-may-be-getting-a-bad-rap/

Do you know the treatment options for colon cancer?

For colon cancer, there are more treatment options available than ever. WebMD explains some of the options you should ask your doctor about.

From: http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/features/colon-cancer-treatment-what-you-need-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

8 Other Reasons Women Take Birth Control Pills (Besides Preventing Pregnancy)

Birth control pills can do more than prevent pregnancy. There are other reasons women take oral contraceptives.

From: http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/other-reasons-to-take-the-pill?src=RSS_PUBLIC

UV Robots Zap Hospital Germs - Mayo Clinic

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hiqPUXeAgk

Most Cancers Stem From Avoidable Things

Most cases of cancer are due to things some people can avoid, rather than to chance or inheritance, a new study in the journal Nature suggests.

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20151217/cancers-avoidable?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Psoriatic arthritis -- What's it like to live with it?

Psoriatic arthritis can be a confounding illness for those who have it -- and those who don't. Six people who live with it tell WebMD what they wish others knew.

From: http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis/features/psoriatic_arthritis-what-you-need-to-know-from-those-who-do?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Scientists Link Brain Chemical to Autism

GABA inhibits excitability between cells in central nervous system

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20151217/scientists-link-brain-chemical-to-autism?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New Mammogram Screening Guidelines FAQ

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that women who aren't at high risk of breast cancer start getting mammograms at age 50, a decade later than previously recommended. Experts answer questions about the new mammogram guidelines.

From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/new-mammogram-screening-guidelines-faq?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Blood test for ovarian cancer may save lives

Large study is the first to find an effective method of screening for an often deadly form of cancer

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ovarian-cancer-blood-test-saves-lives-study-finds/

Why I Give: George’s Story

Audra on the cover of “Children with Diabetes”

During the holiday season, the American Diabetes Association® encourages people to share their story on why they give to our mission. Whether it’s through local events, planned giving, one-time donations or in memory of a loved one, these gifts go a long way in helping us save lives and continue the search for a cure.

The following are stories from our generous supporters and organizations that have donated or fundraised on our behalf throughout the years.

Audra on the cover of “Children with Diabetes”

My name is George “Stoney” Pavlik and I have had a long-lasting relationship with diabetes and the American Diabetes Association.

At the age of 7, my daughter Audra was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As her condition deteriorated throughout her college years, she had kidney failure. Although I donated a kidney to her on her 26^th birthday to extend her life, she passed away from long-term complications in 2012 at the age of 34.

After Audra developed diabetes, she and I were invited to participate in an Association publication. She was the cover girl of the 1986 edition of “Children with Diabetes” and photographed many times for other Association publications. This was our first of many experiences with the Association.

Later, I became an active member of—and am now serving as a current international officer (Supreme Royal Patron) in—the Order of the Amaranth, a Masonic-affiliated organization whose philanthropic project is the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation (ADARF). Having served earlier as President of the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation (ADF), I have worked closely with the Association with our fundraising efforts and the administration of the funds raised by the ADF for the ADARF. Our support has amounted to nearly $15 million since 1979. This is truly an amazing accomplishment.

As President of the ADF Board, I attended the Association’s 73^rd Scientific Sessions conference in 2013, in Chicago, and saw first-hand the remarkable assembly of researchers from across the world working to find the cures for diabetes. It was an honor meeting with the researchers that our contributions have supported and exciting to see several of them at their research facilities.

I hope my story can inspire others to help support the Association’s research programs. The rise of diabetes diagnoses is destined to become a medical tsunami. I call diabetes a “gateway disease” because it opens the door to such a wide variety of life-threatening complications. This is why we need to solve the riddle very soon. What individuals with diabetes used to brush aside as “a little bit of sugar” has to be recognized as “a whole lot of trouble.” If diabetes overcomes our medical community, we are all in trouble.

Children are the focus of this holiday season. With the current rise in the number of children being diagnosed with diabetes so early in life, would not a cure for diabetes be the gift of life for a child who is at risk? My daughter spent her seventh Christmas in the hospital, being diagnosed with diabetes! I know the heartbreak of a parent of a child who suffers with diabetes, and I want to spare this experience for others. I still cry over her loss.

As a result of my daughter’s experiences and my involvement with the Association, I along with all of the members of the Order of the Amaranth continue our dedication to help fund research programs. Through our fundraising and information-sharing we are dedicated to finding the cure for diabetes so that others may be saved from the ravages of this disease.

We hope you’re inspired by George’s story as much as we are. Please take a moment now to make a generous year-end gift to change the future of diabetes. Your donation, no matter what size, will help us fund cutting-edge research and also allow us to advocate for billions of dollars of federal government research and provide community-based programs to help people across the U.S. live healthier lives today.

Visit diabetes.org/donate to help make a difference.

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2015/12/17/why-i-give-george/

Colgate Total Encourages the Diabetes Community to Keep Laughing

Understanding how challenging managing diabetes can sometimes be, the funny and talented performer Joey Fatone lead the “30 Days of Laughter” campaign to remind people that sometimes laughter can feel like the best medicine. “When my father was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, our family was shocked. But we’re a big, loving group and we all help him together every day. I know that humor in the face of challenges is vital and I’m excited to share that with other families touched by diabetes.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are two times more likely to develop gum disease. From Nov. 12 through Dec. 11, we joined forces with Colgate Total and shared LOL-worthy content across social channels including #30DaysofLOL videos, jokes, and apps to raise awareness about the potential link between diabetes and gum disease. Check out this close encounter with the one and only Joey Fatone!

Are you a sucker for selfies? So are we! mySugr aims to “make diabetes suck less.” They recently launched the Monster Selfie app to help create moments of laughter that are captured on camera and can be instantly shared with friends. Next time you snap a selfie, share the screen with a monster to show your support for friends with diabetes.

Managing diabetes can be extremely challenging, but as they say – laughter can be the best medicine. Using the hashtag #30DaysofLOL, we hope that you’ll LOL once or twice and maybe even create something of your own to share!

#30DaysofLOL was all about sharing laughs, but diabetes and oral health are serious business. “Not many people with diabetes know about the increased risks of developing gum disease or how oral health may can affect overall health,” says said Dr. Foti Panagakos, global director of scientific affairs and research at Colgate-Palmolive. “‘30 Days of Laughter’ will help bring awareness and prevention to this community with a bit of healthy laughter along the way.”

It’s not only important to manage your health, but to do so with a smile. Please learn more about this issue, share the info with the people you love, and help them keep smiling.

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2015/12/17/colgate-total-encourages-laughing/