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The YMCA is among several national groups asking Congress for $60 billion in emergency funding to nonprofit organizations nationwide. Above, a sign hangs on the door of the  Schlessmann YMCA in Denver, Colo., on March 16, 2020.

As Economy Struggles, Nonprofits Ask Congress For Help

Mar 23, 2020
Nonprofit groups say the nation's charitable sector has been especially hard-hit amid the coronavirus pandemic. Several national groups are calling on Congress for $60 billion in emergency funding.
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Smoking is the No. 1 cause of death among people with severe mental illness.

How To Drive Down Smoking In Groups That Still Light Up

Jan 31, 2018
Only around 15 percent of adults in America smoke — but that still leaves 40 million people who smoke cigarettes, and many of them belong to the most vulnerable population groups.
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Usha Devi, who was treated for cervical cancer, prays at her house in Mumbai, India. Cervical cancer is one of the top four cancers in the developing world.

Most Of The World's Cancer Cases Are Now In Developing Countries

Dec 15, 2015
That's the news from an analysis that maps out cancer hot spots. Developing countries are now struggling to cope with this growing threat.
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Las Vegas Doctor Questions New Mammogram Guidelines

Oct 26, 2015

Six years ago, the American Cancer Society lashed out against suggestions that most women could wait to get mammograms until age 50.

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A woman's health history and tolerance for different kinds of risks should have a legitimate role in determining the timing of when she starts and stops getting screening mammograms, some leading doctors say.

Why Is Mammogram Advice Still Such A Tangle? Ask Your Doctor

Oct 21, 2015
Leading physicians' groups don't agree about when and how often women with an average risk for breast cancer should get a screening mammogram. But your history can help guide you and your doctor.
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Sunscreen, Skin Cancer, and Other Sun Safety Tips

Jul 05, 2012

With temperatures cracking 100 every summer, how do we protect our skin?  We talk to experts about how to choose the best sunscreens, and what steps that you (and your kids) can take to protect yourself from sunburn and the risk of skin cancer.  Send us your questions.

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