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Company Profits Versus Consumer and Worker Protection

Last week, Massachusetts shut down eleven specialty drug labs that failed to pass safety inspection. The drug labs, called “compounding pharmacies,” came under scrutiny… The post Company Profits Versus...

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Medicare in the State of the Union

According to the Nielsen Company, 33.5 million viewers watched the State of the Union speech this week. If you weren’t one of them —… The post Medicare in the State of the Union appeared first on MAA...

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Find Hidden Home Hazards During Healthy Lung Month

Our lungs aren’t just glorified airbags – they’re an essential component to keeping us alive! They bring in oxygen, which red blood cells carry… The post Find Hidden Home Hazards During Healthy Lung...

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10 Ways to Help Manage Your Cancer Care

Simply hearing the word “cancer” can suddenly make life feel overwhelming. Questions can flood your mind, and it can be paralyzing simply thinking about… The post 10 Ways to Help Manage Your Cancer...

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Don’t Take Work Home With You: How To Prevent Contamination From Clothing

Industrial and construction workplace environments are notoriously dangerous; risks are part of the job description. Hazards such as heights and other immediately threatening situations… The post Don’t...

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The Treatment Mind Game: How to Feel Better During Chemotherapy

When fighting a battle against cancer, finding ways to feel uplifted and motivated to move forward is crucial. While treatment is meant to create… The post The Treatment Mind Game: How to Feel Better...

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Making Time to Remember Our Veterans

Veterans Day is on November 11 each year. It’s an important day because it gives an opportunity to honor the men and women who… The post Making Time to Remember Our Veterans appeared first on MAA Center.

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Asbestos: The Un-Banned Cause of Mesothelioma

Asbestos, a natural mineral fiber found in rock and soil, has been widely used but is far from harmless. Historically, asbestos has been used… The post Asbestos: The Un-Banned Cause of Mesothelioma...

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FDA Approves Keytruda to Treat Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug, known as Keytruda, to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that… The post FDA Approves Keytruda to Treat Non-Small...

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5 Houseplants That Filter Indoor Air Pollution

Many people don’t realize that the air indoors is often more polluted than the air outside, which can pose a great threat to lung… The post 5 Houseplants That Filter Indoor Air Pollution appeared first...

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Healing the Emotional Costs of Caregiving

There are an estimated 40 million Americans who take care of elderly or ill family members. It comes as no surprise that taking on… The post Healing the Emotional Costs of Caregiving appeared first on...

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How to Support a Loved One With Cancer

After a friend or family member reveals the devastating news of a cancer diagnosis such as mesothelioma, it can be difficult to know how… The post How to Support a Loved One With Cancer appeared first...

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How to Avoid 5 Unknown Health Hazards This Holiday Season

During the holidays, the last thing on many people’s minds is avoiding potential health hazards. However, there are a number of season-specific sources of…

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Setting Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s is a time of renewal and change. It’s a time to dedicate yourself to living a new life – the life you…

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What to Expect During Your Radiation Treatment

Radiation – it’s a scary word, and there are plenty of horror stories about its affect on your body. Going to a radiation treatment for…

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WATCH for Asbestos in Your Home

Asbestos is a scary substance. In addition to being the only known cause of mesothelioma, it can lead to other deadly diseases such as…

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The Importance of Caregiver Contracts

Caregiving is something that affects many individuals as their loved ones come into a situation of needing full-time care. More often than not, children…

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Hear the Word “Cancer”

Every year, roughly 14 million people around the world learn they have cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1,685,210 Americans were…

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What to Expect During Your Chemotherapy Treatment

While it can be a life-saving treatment option for patients diagnosed with cancer, the prospect of facing chemotherapy treatments for the first time is…

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Cancer Prevention Month – 3 Ways to Prevent Cancer

This February, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), the American Cancer Society, and thousands of cancer survivors throughout the country are celebrating National…

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