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KTP Laser Saves Tom's Voice - Ivanhoe Broadcast News, Inc.

KTP Laser Saves Tom's Voice Precancerous dysplasia of your vocal cords may develop into cancer if they are left too long without the proper treatment. This can lead to a person losing the ability to speak. One minimally-invasive treatment harnesses intermittent beams of light Continue »

WISP Trial For Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is difficult to treat in its later stage, and hard to catch early on. Researchers are enrolling women at high risk of developing ovarian cancer, in a new trial focused on prevention of the disease and some of the potential side effects Continue »

A Chemo Shot To The Brain! Brain tumor treatment involves high doses of radiation and chemotherapy which can cause debilitating side effects, especially for younger patients. Now a new treatment option targets the tumor and leaves some of the toxic side effects behind  Continue »

Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain What’s good for your heart is also good for your brain! There’s new evidence that suggests the activities keeping your heart healthy may also keep your brain young Continue »

Learn to Save a Life in Five Minutes There is now an innovative solution in performing CPR that is giving people the confidence and skills they need to save lives Continue »

Smart Living for this week:

Six Health Myths Debunked
Spotting Early Signs of Dementia
Turn Your Clutter into Cash

 

Prescription Health for this week 

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Hidden Heart Risks
Feeling SAD? There’s a Treatment for That
Caloric Restriction is a Win Win!
Banish Colds and Flu This Season

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People Power Awards for 2017:

Big Cat Rescue
Conrad Smiles: Fighting Locked-In Syndrome
We Care Bear Project
The Nurse Who Paints Her Patients​
Mindfulness in the Classroom
Crowdfunding Your Adoption
Girls on the Run

Doctor's In-depth Interview of the week
Edible Gel Replaces 20 Heart Pills A Day - In-Depth Doctor Interview

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Quote of the week:

“America’s healthcare system is second only to Japan, Canada, Sweden, Great Britain, … well, all of Europe. But you can thank your lucky stars we don’t live in Paraguay!” 
— Homer Simpson, The Simpsons

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