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Investigations into Mishawaka homicides continuing
MISHAWAKA — No arrests have been made as of today in the brutal deaths of two Mishawaka women in separate incidents last month, but St. Joseph County homicide detectives said they have formed leads in the cases. Police are awaiting the results of...Tags: Murder, Injuries and Wounds, Theft, Human Body, DNA
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Early detection is the best key to fight glaucoma
marieg@herald-mail.comAnetta Jackson begins most days as she ends them — reading. Fiction, nonfiction, magazines, newspapers. It doesn't matter. She always has had a love of the written word, the Hagerstown woman said. Now retired, Jackson, 68, has even more time to...Tags: Macular Degeneration, Diseases and Illnesses, Health, Diabetes, Eyes and Vision
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Information about tuberculosis
A reported case of tuberculosis at an area high school has made headlines. Tuberculosis, or TB, bacteria are spread through the air. When a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or speaks, people nearby might breathe in...Tags: Coughing, Chills, Lungs and Airways, Immune System, Diseases and Illnesses
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Blood pressure drug could fix lung damage in smokers
![A new study from <a href="http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/" target="_blank">Johns Hopkins</a> shows that commonly used blood pressure drugs can prevent the most serious smoking-related lung damage in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the nation's third leading cause of death.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-01/67178963-05112010.jpg "A new study from <a href="http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Johns Hopkins</a> shows that commonly used blood pressure drugs can prevent the most serious smoking-related lung damage in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the nation's third leading cause of death.")
A new study from Johns Hopkins shows that commonly used blood pressure drugs can prevent the most serious smoking-related lung damage in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the nation's third leading cause of death.
The study involved...Tags: High Blood Pressure, Drugs and Medicines, COPD, Human Body, Cozaar (drug)
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Series: Art is good for health
Paintings can do more than decorate a home. They can also save your brain. Studies show that exposure to a diverse range of arts and other educational stimuli over long periods of time can decrease memory loss by up to 50%, said Dr. William Shankle,...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Museums, Brain, Diseases and Illnesses, Behavioral Conditions
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Study: Pot smoke not harmful to lungs
KIAHThis is one you’re not going to believe…Marijuana isn’t as damaging as tobacco. Well no $#!& Sherlock! Science has shown the dangers of cigarette smoking on lungs…smoking undermines lung function, causes lung cancer and long-...Tags: Human Body, Tobacco Addiction, Lungs and Airways, American Medical Association, Lung Cancer
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Study: Occasional marijuana smoking not shown to damage lungs
![Smoking marijuana on an occasional basis does not appear to significantly damage the <a title="Lungs and Airways" href="http://www.latimes.com/topic/health/human-body/lungs-airways-HHA000035.topic">lungs</a>, according to a new study.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-01/315238260-10164633.jpg "Smoking marijuana on an occasional basis does not appear to significantly damage the <a title="Lungs and Airways\" href=\"http://www.latimes.com/topic/health/human-body/lungs-airways-HHA000035.topic\">lungs</a>, according to a new study.")
LOS ANGELES TIMESSmoking marijuana on an occasional basis does not appear to significantly damage the lungs, according to a new study. The paper, published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, adds to some previous research that has also failed...Tags: Recreational Substance Use, Human Body, Lungs and Airways, Medical Research, Health Organizations
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Local biotechs slash cost of genetic mapping
![CARLSBAD, Calif. - Major breakthroughs in <a href="#">genetic</a> mapping were announced Tuesday by rival biotechnology companies from the San Diego area.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-01/67290481-10211858.jpg "CARLSBAD, Calif. - Major breakthroughs in <a href="#\">genetic</a> mapping were announced Tuesday by rival biotechnology companies from the San Diego area.")
FOX 5 San Diego ReporterCARLSBAD, Calif. - Major breakthroughs in genetic mapping were announced Tuesday by rival biotechnology companies from the San Diego area. Both Life Technologies and Illumina said they developed genome-mapping machines that will cost approximately...Tags: Illumina, Inc., Chemical Industry, Human Body, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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Red Cross In Desperate Need of Blood
American Red CrossBefore, during and immediately after the holiday season, the American Red Cross experiences a significant decline in donor turnout at local blood drives and donor centers. This reduction in collections has put several blood types at critical or...Tags: Human Interest, Christianity, Emergency Health Procedures, Companies and Corporations, Religion and Belief
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Genetic mutation shown in some men with prostate cancer
Researchers at Johns Hopkins and the University of Michigan have discovered an inherited mutation linked to significantly higher risk of prostate cancer development at a younger age. The discovery, after two decades of looking, provides insight into...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Prostate Cancer, University of Michigan, Health and Safety at School, Diseases and Illnesses
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Opening of death penalty trial in prison death delayed
With jury selection extending past last week, opening statements that had been scheduled for Monday in the death penalty trial of a prisoner charged with killing a correctional officer are expected to take place Wednesday. Lee Edward Stephens, 32, is one...Tags: Murder, Justice System, Trials, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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Man accused in Skateworks rape acquitted of most serious charges
A Baltimore County man accused in a gang rape at a Woodlawn roller rink was acquitted Monday of the most serious charges against him. But Davon Perry faces two counts on which the judge declared a mistrial after members of the jury said they were...Tags: Justice System, Trials, Justice System, Witnesses, Crime, Law and Justice
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