Health & Fitness

Awareness, cure needed for Type 1 Diabetes

Wednesday, 09 November 2011 09:23

World Diabetes Day is Nov. 14, and became officially recognized by the United Nations in 2007 with the passing of a resolution. Diabetes is the only non-communicable disease to be recognized in this manner.

The United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 61/225 on Dec. 20, 2006.

“This landmark Resolution recognizes diabetes as a chronic, debilitating and costly disease associated with major complications that pose severe risks for families, countries and the entire world,” the resolution states. “It designates 14 November, the current World Diabetes Day, as a United Nations Day to be observed every year beginning in 2007.”

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Recalls spur food safety discussion

Wednesday, 26 October 2011 09:50

A recent outbreak of listeria in cantaloupes has once again drawn attention to the safety nation’s food supply and the dangers of food borne illnesses.

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Recalls spur food safety discussion

Thursday, 20 October 2011 13:12 Last Updated on Thursday, 20 October 2011 13:14

A recent outbreak of listeria in cantaloupes has once again drawn attention to the safety nation’s food supply and the dangers of food borne illnesses.

The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers on Sept. 14 stating that cantaloupes from a grower in Colorado had been contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, which causes the disease listeriosis.

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Women’s center welcomes international delegates

Sunday, 16 October 2011 12:32

Only days after its grand opening, The Women's Place at Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton will host a delegation of international leaders in breast cancer research and treatment Thursday.

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HNFD in the pink for cancer awareness

Wednesday, 12 October 2011 06:18

Firefighters at Holley Navarre Fire District are doing their part to help raise awareness of breast cancer.

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A Krewe for a cure

Wednesday, 05 October 2011 12:27

All along the Gulf Coast, from New Orleans to Panama City, there are groups of people who band together for a common goal, and call themselves a krewe. Generally, the common goal has been to have a good time, but some krewes are known for their philanthropy as much as they are known for their cheerful attitudes.

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