Town prepares for annual Relay for Life
communityadvocate.com — Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury residents and cancer survivors Dean Alexandrou and Jacob Boudreau, 11, were speakers at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Shrewsbury Kick-Off Celebration at Oak Middle School......More… (Health)
To Quit Nicotine Get Support
www2.tbo.com — By GEOFF FOX HUDSON - It wasn't just a New Year's resolution. Dave Melden seriously wanted to quit smoking. The former New Port Richey fire chief already had a pulmonary deficiency in his lungs caused by a 1980 chemical fire......More… (Health)
Police Out in Force to Ensure a Safe New Years Eve for All
msnbc.msn.com — CORPUS CHRISTI - Police will be out in force tonight to keep streets clear of suspected drunk drivers. One hot spot they will be concentrating on is downtown Corpus Christi......More… (Health)
Tips for calming your pet during fireworks displays
latimesblogs.latimes.com — If your dogs are like ours, loud noises (like, say, fireworks?) are the bane of their existence. So what's a pet owner to do on New Year's Eve?.....More… (Health)
Smoking Ban in Oregon Also in Bars Starting in 2009
kndo.com — UMATILLA, Ore.-- The clock strikes midnight and it's time for smokers to put out their cigarettes, at least inside bars. Oregon joins Washington on the smoking ban and some aren't too lit up about it......More… (Health)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Holds Holiday Red Ribbon Run
wjla.com — FAIRFAX, Va. - As revelers get ready for their New Year's Eve celebrations, police remind drivers to be safe on the road. One group of parents understands that lesson all too well......More… (Health)
Smoking Banned in Oregon Bars Starting in 2009
msnbc.msn.com — At midnight the state joins Washington, California and more than 20 other states that ban smoking in bars. Health organizations say about 20 percent of Oregon smokes, one of the lowest rates in the country......More… (Health)
A Better Method of Kidney Storage
washingtonpost.com — By Ed Edelson WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Pumping a solution continuously through a donated kidney raised the chances of a successful transplant when compared to simple cold storage of the organ, European researchers report......More… (Health)