Ovarian Cancer Prevention: 2008 Is Not Too Late

There is never a more pertinent time to spread awareness about ovarian cancer than the present. Perhaps the good news about ovarian cancer is that if it’s detected early, it has a 90% cure rate. The bad news is that over 70% of women aren’t diagnosed until an advanced stage. One in 55 women in the United States will be diagnosed this year...
Jan 17, 2008

A 'Live Longer' Supernutrient

Vitamin D may be particularly helpful in thwarting cancer and arterial diseases. Why? It’s not entirely clear yet...
Jan 7, 2008

Baby Steps Offers Special Screening of Ricki Lake's Latest Movie

Baby Steps will host a special encore screening of “The Business of Being Born,” a candid and eye-opening documentary produced by Ricki Lake that explores and questions the way American women have babies...
Jan 2, 2008

Towne Lake Real Estate Office Raises $10,000 to Benefit Kids with Cancer

Prudential Georgia Realty’s Towne Lake office, located off Towne Lake Parkway near the movie theater in Woodstock, recently hosted its 1st Annual Sunshine Kids 5K Power Run/Walk to raise funds for this national non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer...
Dec 27, 2007

Georgia Leaders Work to Improve Cancer Control

More than 35,000 cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Georgia this year – about 97 cases per day...
Dec 17, 2007

KICKS 101.5 Urges Listeners to Join the Kicks Intensive Care Klub December 13 – 17

Beginning at 5 a.m. on Dec. 13, KICKS will broadcast the first-ever KICKS Intensive Care Klub benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems...
Dec 12, 2007

Sixth Annual Tour de Georgia Reveals 2008 Route

During a press conference at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle recognized the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s as the new beneficiary for the Tour next year...
Dec 6, 2007

Forget Boring Old Age – New Web Community Caters to Modern, Mature Women

Used to be that women over 50 were expected to slow down and become matronly grandmothers.  They were supposed to find mild-mannered hobbies to quietly bide their time while growing old. Well, scrap that concept...
Dec 5, 2007

Snack Smackdown: The 10 Healthiest 100-Calorie Treats

Those 100-calorie snack packs are tasty, convenient, and perfectly portioned for calorie counters -- and they're selling like iPhones on opening day. But what's nutritious about a handful of Cheese Nips or Oreo Thins...
Nov 28, 2007

Governor Perdue Comments on Grady Memorial Hospital Board Vote

"I have no intention of signing an unenforceable document that seeks to bind the state to a specific, annual appropriation. I look forward to working with Grady’s leaders and exploring the state’s role in helping hospitals like Grady that provide critical trauma services"...
Nov 27, 2007

Cagle and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Present Free Health Clinics with $50,000 to Purchase Vaccines

Cagle has been actively working to address the uninsured population in Georgia and has encouraged the expansion of free and volunteer clinics...
Nov 27, 2007

The Almighty Orange, Dissected

Orange peel, pulp, or juice: Which one has the most vitamin C...
Nov 20, 2007

Cagle Statement Regarding Senate Government Oversight Committee Hearing

The Senate Oversight Committee heard testimony from several experts including David Price, Ph.D. who conducted a DNA analysis of fish samples taken from restaurants and grocery stores in Georgia and found that much of the fish served is substituted...
Nov 16, 2007

Doggone It: Take a Walk!

Have you been eyeing the pooches at the pound? Here's something that might sway your decision: A four-legged friend may help you do more walking...
Nov 12, 2007

Attention Bikers: Want to Help Kids, Friends, Family Members?

Don't miss the J. C. Riders M. M. (Jesus Christ Riders Motorcycle Ministry) Fourth Annual Ride For Set Free...
Oct 17, 2007