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• Gynecologic oncologist a welcome addition

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  The diagnosis of any type of gynecologic cancer is devastating, but women facing this challenge have a new resource they can turn to in Manatee County.

• Hair coloring for men: It's a gray area

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Among the sundry ways in which life sorts itself into lists labeled Fair and Unfair is the way in which we regard gray hair on males and females. Generally speaking, men gain the adjective "distinguished," while women are saddled with "mature."

• Many organizations offer free health screenings

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Prostate cancer: During national Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, September 14-20, [www.pcaw.com; (866) 477-6788] the Prostate Cancer Educational Council coordinates with hundreds of local sites across the U.S. offering free or low-cost screenings to all men over age 45, or to high risk men (African-Americans or those with a family history of the disease) over 40. The National Prostate Cancer Coalition and the Drive Against Prostate Cancer [www.fight prostatecancer.org; (888) 245-9455] also offers free screenings on mobile screening units that tour around the country.

• BEATING ADDICTION

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  "I have never seen a family member who didn't want to help," said Barsoumian.

• Save money, eat healthier cooking from scratch

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Here's something to chew on: It's easier for older people to save substantially on their grocery bills if they will switch from boxed - or prepared foods - to cooking from scratch.

• Some tips on how to enjoy talking with your teenager

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  You have made it through the infant crying, the toddler "goo-goos" and the child "why, why, whys," but with a teen in the house, your parent communication skills can be challenged.

• Invention could help some migraine sufferers

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Dr. Richard B. Lipton, lead investigator on the study and a professor and vice chair of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, said that the study "shows that TMS is a safe and effective treatment for the 7 million Americans who have migraine with aura."

• Don't let injury cramp your yoga style

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

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• 2 simple turkey burgers

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Use lean ground turkey to make a burger that is healthful but still moist. Ground turkey breast results in a very dry burger, and ground turkey that does not specify a fat content is made with all parts of the bird and can easily be as high in saturated fat as beef burgers.

• HEALTH HAPPENINGS

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:07pm EDT

  • The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center at 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., hosts a Talk Back Lecture Series the second Saturday of each month from 9-10:30 a.m. by the Southeastern Spine Center & Research Institute and the National Spine Foundation. Learn about the causes of and treatments for back pain and lifestyle decisions that promote a strong spine.