Breast cancer discovery is year’s ‘biggest news’

The drug Herceptin presents a unique opportunity for breast cancer patients in the early stage—a drastically lowered risk for relapse. Medical professionals have labeled Herceptin as the “biggest news of the year.”

It should be noted that patients on the Herceptin regimen have a higher risk of heart failure.

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More evidence seen for fiber cutting heart risks

A diet with rich with fiber from diverse sources proves to be beneficial for men and women. Research shows a direct corellation between fiber intake and lowering the risks of clinical obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, elevated blood sugar levels, and heart disease.

Eat more fiber!

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Library Stands Down; Jesus Will Be Allowed in Nativity Display

Thanks to the intervention of Barlett Mayor Keith McDonald, the Barlett Branch of the Memphis Central Library System have religious figures in its nativity scene.

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‘Narnia’ big screen debut pleases critics

Critics praise “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” for being a faithful to the book penned 50 years ago by the C.S. Lewis.

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‘Silent Night’ secularized

The classic Christmas carol “Silent Night” was altered by the Ridgeway Elementary School in Dodgeville, Wisconsin as an expression of diversity and holiday inclusiveness in the “winter program.” A concerned student’s parent has retained legal representation to have the winter program changed.

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Lawmakers Agree On Patriot Act

The highly cricitized Partiot Act, extended for another four years, empowers the government to continue its infringement on the rights of American citizens as it attempts to thwart terrorism.

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Bushes’ ‘holiday’ cards ring hollow for some

“Et tu, Bush?” Religious conservatives are not pleased with the President’s choice to use holiday cards instead of Christmas cards for this Christmas season. Bush’s card pick comes as a sharp blow in a culture where conservatives are fighting to preserve the “Christ” in “Christmas.”

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