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NBC: Michael J. Fox Will Return To Series TV
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC has made it official: Michael J. Fox is coming back to series TV more than a decade after he left to concentrate on fighting Parkinson's disease. His new comedy series, based loosely on his personal life, has a 22-episode...
Tags: Sony Corp., Arrested Development (tv program) , Family Ties (tv program), New York City, NBC (tv network)
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Merck halts development of experimental Parkinson's drug
ReutersMay 23 (Reuters) - Merck & Co has ended development of preladenant, an experimental drug for Parkinson's disease, after initial data from three late-stage trials proved disappointing. New Jersey-based Merck said the decision to discontinue the studies...Tags: Merck & Company Incorporated, Medical Research, Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses
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Cannes documentary makers focus on Jackie Stewart, Pele and Ali
Reuters* Polanski's Stewart documentary resurrected 40 years later * Frears focuses on Ali's court battle over Vietnam War * Pele plans film on his life to "inspire new generation" By Mike Davidson CANNES, May 23 (Reuters) - Three years after "Senna", the...Tags: Rashied Ali, Movies, FIFA World Cup, Satellite and Cable Service, NASA
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Senior briefs
Calendar These activities will be offered at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center, 119 S. Villa Ave. Information: 410-222-1818: Concert Charles Sullivan performs Broadway tunes, American Songbook standards, gospel and more at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May...Tags: Scrabble (game), Physical Fitness and Exercise, Physical Conditions, Diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease
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Western Michigan U. student completes 6-day, 216-mile Muskegon River kayak trip for fundraiser
MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — A Western Michigan University student has completed a six-day, 216-mile kayak trip down the Muskegon River to raise money for Parkinson's disease research, education and advocacy. Cody Ledsworth paddled to the finish line...Tags: Western Michigan University, Trips and Vacations, Travel, Diseases and Illnesses
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Here is the latest Michigan news from The Associated Press
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The financially-troubled Buena Vista Schools district is recalling more employees who were laid off when the district shut down for about two weeks. The Board of Education voted yesterday to bring back several...Tags: Western Michigan University, Judges, Rick Snyder, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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Hook, line and sinker
Deliver the Dream, a South Florida-based nonprofit that organizes retreats for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis, will be hosting its third annual "Fishing for the Dream" family fishing tournament. The event is set for May 31 and June 1...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Ceremonies, Lighthouse Point, Culture, Fishing
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Hollywood's Disabled Actors Protest NBC's 'Ironside' Casting - When Is It Their Turn?
ReutersMay 21 (TheWrap.com) - When the '60s procedural "Ironside" is revived on NBC this fall, the setting will move from San Francisco to New York and the lead character will be African-American. But one thing hasn't changed: The actor playing Ironside can...Tags: Castle (tv program), Spina Bifida, Daniel Day-Lewis, Screen Actors Guild, Sundance Film Festival
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Injured warrior breaks down barriers
Still feeling the effects of the nerve damage suffered when her arm broke in half while she was serving in Afghanistan, Marine Sgt. Lorie Yrigoyen stood on the podium on the first day of the Warrior Games, gold medal in hand. The following Thursday,...
Tags: Afghanistan, Cycling, Paralympic Games, U.S. Army, Awards and Prizes
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Agency should treat patients better
I am a 55-year-old man with cerebral palsy. I can't do anything for myself, but my mind is normal. I live by myself with staff around the clock, provided by a local agency. My staff knows me. I have trouble talking and sometimes they know what I want... -
You're not alone; support groups are there to help
When do you decide as a caregiver you need a support group? This is an individual decision. It may be that you do not realize you could benefit from one. A support group could assist you with tips and a venue to express yourself and your concerns. It...Tags: Environmental Issues, Human Interest, Conservation, Alzheimer's Disease, Diseases and Illnesses
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Steinberg: Athletes Speak might help find solution to concussion problem
A new health epidemic looms on the horizon like a ticking time bomb. It is the spectre of cumulative brain damage suffered from repetitive sub-concussive hits to the head in football and other sports. A concussion does not necessitate being knocked...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Diseases and Illnesses
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