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Nebraska Lets Seven-Year-Old Cancer Patient Score Touchdown [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:11:55 +0000

Three cheers for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and 7-year-old cancer patient Jack Hoffman. On the final play of the Cornhuskers spring game Hoffman, who's taking a break from his 60-week chemotherapy session, took a handoff from Taylor Martinez and ran 69 yards for a touchdown to the applause of the team and 60,000 fans.

Yta Von G Chats With Texas Roadkill Members About Winter Music Festival [VIDEO]

Yta von G — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:55:29 +0000

This weekend local rockers, comedians, disc jockeys, belly dancers and more are coming together for a great cause. The coolest thing about El Pasos local music scene, lies in how tightly they are bound. They’re a family and when someone in that family needs help, they’re all over it. Case in point, the benefit [...]

Metallica Meets Their Oldest Fan [VIDEO]

Yta von G — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:14:35 +0000

One more reason Metallica is still one of the coolest bands ever. Seriously; how many modern day metalheads would take the time to hang out with a grandma? (not including Glenn Garza’s mom) Margaret Priebe (85 years old) was introduced to Metallica 9 years ago when she heard a song off their S&M CD on the [...]

Teen Battling Cancer Suffers 'Heartless Hoax' After Woman Lied About Paying His Bills [VIDEO, POLL]

Ben Worcester — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:27:55 +0000

For the past three years, Thomas Doty has been fighting for his life. In late 2009, when the teenager from Washington state should have been enjoying life, Doty was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.

It's a condition that took an even worse turn thanks to a cruel prank.

Topless Female Trampoline Safety Inspector

Dubba G — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:07:24 +0000

For years I honestly thought I had the greatest job in the world. Then I heard about this guys gig … A topless trampoline safety inspector … and towel boy! That is awesome! (Topless-ness begins about 58 seconds in!) Actually, it’s a prank … I think … to bring attention to not only breast cancer but to the [...]

Watch Out Guys, Birth Control May Be Causing Prostate Cancer — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:00:53 +0000

Researchers discovered that countries with the highest numbers of women using oral contraceptives also have the highest rates of death from prostate cancer. What does this mean? They think estrogen from the urine of women who take birth control pills could be to blame.

Can Sitting Too Long Increase the Odds of Getting Cancer?

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:30:19 +0000

A new analysis found that prolonged sitting and a lack of physical activity could be the cause of more than 90,000 new cases of breast cancer and colon cancer reported each year. The new data, being presented Friday at the annual conference of the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), linked inactivity to 49,000 cases [...]

Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Shauna Wright — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:31:26 +0000

While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.