Primary Care Clinics in Ft. Rucker, AL Accepting Medicare
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 Lyster Army Health Clinic Clinic/Center - Primary Care Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: Lyster Army Health Clinic Bldg. 301, Ft. Rucker, AL 36362 Phone: 334-255-7118 |
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World commemorates International Women's Day
Speaking at an event at U.N. Headquarters to commemorate International Women's Day, which is observed annually on March 8, "Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday joined other senior United Nations officials ... in highlighting the potential of rural women to improve the well-being of entire societies if given equal access to resources and set free from the discrimination and exploitation that hold them back," the U.N. News Centre writes, noting this year's theme is "Empower Rural Women - End Hunger and Poverty."
Combating pre-pregnancy obesity helps both mother and child
Before a woman gets pregnant it is very common for her to plan and prepare for her child's arrival to ensure that the baby will benefit from the healthiest, most comfortable life possible. Sometimes, these preparations may be financial or they may involve taking such important healthcare steps as quitting smoking. Now, according to data from the Swedish Medical Birth Register, one of the best things that a mother can do for the health of her child is to ensure that she is at a healthy weight.
New test predicts which BRCA2 gene mutations lead to breast, ovarian cancers
A new test developed by researchers at Mayo Clinic shows which mutations in the BRCA2 gene make women susceptible to developing breast or ovarian cancers. The research behind the test was published today in the American Journal of Human Genetics.
Vitamin B12 may help protect against Alzheimer's disease
A new study shows that vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer's disease, adding more evidence to the scientific debate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk of memory loss. The research will be published in the October 19, 2010, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
First patients receive doses of antisense drug for Huntington's disease
The first few patients have received doses of an experimental RNA-targeting drug for Huntington's disease, it was announced today.
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