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A century of working to save and improve lives disrupted by cancer

Allen H. Henderson, provost and senior vice president of Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, serves on the national board of the American Cancer Society.

Carroll ISD's Rachel's Challenge/Relay For Life raises more than $120,000 for...

Since its creation in 1985, Relay For Life has grown to become a world-wide event and has raised more than $4 billion, according to representatives with the American Cancer Society.

Obama should close Gitmo -- now

In addition to some human rights groups, the American Medical Association has weighed in, noting that the forced feeding "violates core ethical values of the medical profession.

Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society slated for April 26

First up is Relay For Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Apps, websites and other tools make it easier to get walking

Look for a walking path by searching the American Heart Association's Walking Path website, www.startwalkingnow.org/start_walking_paths.jsp.

EBay monitoring listings of Boston Marathon medals

The winning bid for Resnick's medal will go to the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts through eBay's program for charitable giving.

Obama vows anew to close Guantanamo

The inmates are being force-fed despite concerns from the American Medical Association that the practice violates core ethical values of the medical profession.

Proponents of a statewide smoking ban try, try again

The coalition, created in 2006, includes organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association.

Splashy A-B ads tackle lawsuit over watery beer

In full-page ads in U.S. newspapers nationwide Sunday, Anheuser-Busch InBev shows one of the 71 million cans of drinking water it has sent to the American Red Cross and other relief organizations...

The Diet Detective: Eating better and working out? Stay on track with these tips

Trainers should be certified through one of the following: the National Academy of Sports Medicine (www.nasm.org), the American College of Sports Medicine (www.acsm.org) or the American Council...

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Syria's fighting has uprooted more than half of the country's 530,000 Palestinians --...

Nikkei climbs to fresh 5-1/2-year high, buoyed by weaker yen

The Nikkei climbed 0.8 percent to 15,744.30 after trading as high as 15,777.11, its...

Michelle Obama visits Decatur House

Accompanied by her usual entourage of aides and Secret Service agents, the first lady walked...