The third Cancer Prevention Study by the American Cancer Society is a longitudinal study aimed at finding root causes of cancer.

Did you know that the chance for women to develop cancer in their lifetime is 1 in 3? And for men, it’s 1 in 2.

Now is your chance to change the odds and help researchers and physicians prevent cancer for millions of people around the world.

The third Cancer Prevention Study of the American Cancer Society will be enrolling participants at the University of Minnesota on June 19, 2013, and in several places around the Twin Cities around the same time.

A new Sesame Workshop initiative will get big backing from a University of Minnesota researcher. Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration supports families with young children who have an incarcerated parent, through the use of interactive and age-appropriate resources. Minnesota is one of just 10 pilot states involved with the effort.

The program was highlighted at the White House in Washington, D.C.  Rebecca Shlafer, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Department of Pediatrics, took part in the event.  Shlafer was joined by other experts in this field from across the country in an effort to call attention to the importance of this serious issue.

The third Cancer Prevention Study by the American Cancer Society is a longitudinal study aimed at finding root causes of cancer.

Did you know rates for liver and thyroid cancers, as well as melanoma, are on the rise for men in the United States?

Help researchers and physicians spot trends and prevent cancer in generations to come.

The third Cancer Prevention Study of the American Cancer Society will be enrolling participants at the University of Minnesota on June 19, 2013, and in several places around the Twin Cities around the same time.

In just a few months, concern around a new virus in the Middle East, a coronavirus known as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) – has escalated quickly, sparking fears among some public health experts that the virus may pose a substantial threat to the entire world.

Though the name Middle East Respiratory Syndrome may sound harmless – perhaps even bland – the virus represents a very serious potential health problem.

Go ahead Minneapolis-St. Paul, give yourselves a pat on the back. You deserve it. For the third year in a row the Twin Cities were ranked as the healthiest, fittest cities in the USA.

Yes, a “boo-yah” may be appropriate.

According to USA Today, Minneapolis-St. Paul “out-fit” the other top fit cities – Washington, D.C., Portland, San Francisco and Denver – in an analysis of the fitness levels of residents in the 50 most populated metropolitan areas in the USA.

Here’s a stat that might stun you: in 2008, philanthropic giving ensured 2.4 billion condoms were distributed worldwide.

The number is impressive, but now consider this: by 2015, some experts estimate that more than 18 billion condoms will be needed worldwide to meet global HIV prevention and family planning needs.

The takeaway? Despite the best efforts of many – access to condoms is still fairly limited in many parts of the world, and often in the places that need them most.

The benefits of the almighty condom are fairly well documented. If used properly, an effective condom can prevent unwanted pregnancies and stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.