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"There is only time for loving" — Mark Twain

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Lyrics May each day in the week be a good day May the Lord always watch over you And may all of your hopes turn to wishes And may all of your wishes come true May each day in the month be a good day May you make friends with each one you meet And may all of your daydreams be mem'ries And may all of your mem'ries be sweet The weeks turn to months and the months into years There'll be sadness and joy, there'll be laughter and tears But one thing I pray to heaven above May each of your days be a day full of love May each day in the year be a good day May each dawn find you happy and gay And may all of your days be as lovely As the one you shared with me today May each day of your life be a good day And good night.

Health Effects of Iron Overload and Benefits of Blood Donation (Updated 2026)

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Iron overload —a buildup of extra iron—without treatment can permanently damage organs such as the liver, heart, and pancreas; endocrine glands; and joints. [23] Excess Iron can also increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, and premature death. [24] In this article, we will cover the following topics: Negative health effects of iron overload Benefits of blood donation for most people Note that  always consult a physician for ferritin testing, full iron panel, and any phlebotomy/donation plan. Self-managed aggressive reduction risks anemia. Serum Ferritin Test Ferritin  is a protein that stores iron and acts as a buffer against iron deficiency and iron overload. It is found in most tissues as a cytosolic protein, but small amounts are secreted into the  serum  where it functions as an iron carrier. Therefore, plasma ferritin is a good indirect marker of the total amount of iron stored in your body. However, ferritin is also an acute-phase react...

Grand Challenges―Some of the Greatest Obstacles Facing Cancer Research Today (06/22/2017)

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Cancer Research UK on 06/22/2017 has launched the second phase of its global Grand Challenge by announcing eight new questions – identified as some of the biggest barriers to making progress against cancer – and inviting the world’s top scientists to come together with new proposals to tackle them. Devise approaches to prevent or treat cancer based on mechanisms that determine tissue specificity of some cancer genes Create novel tumour vaccinology approaches that establish or enhance successful immune responses beyond what is revealed by current checkpoint therapy Define mechanistic rules for combinatorial treatments to overcome resistance and avoid toxicity Distinguish between lethal cancers which need treating, and non-lethal cancers that don’t Identify and target tumour cells that remain dormant for many years after seemingly effective treatment Detect cancer earlier by interrogating medical and non-medical data sets using machine and deep-learning Improve treatment ...

Food Cravings

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See Also: When Your Body Craves Certain Foods, It Actually Is Looking For Nutrients

There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

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There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, Shining at the end of every day. There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, And tomorrow's just a dream away. Man has a dream and that's the start, He follows his dream with mind and heart. And when it becomes a reality, It's a dream come true for you and me. So there's a great big beautiful tomorrow, Shining at the end of every day. There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, Just a dream away. - Richard and Robert Sherman, 1964

Skin Care: Professional Full-Body Skin Examination

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The earlier you find a skin cancer, the easier it is to treat successfully. Both skin self-examinations and professional whole-body skin exams are useful in early detection of skin cancers, including melanoma , the deadliest form of skin cancer.  Note that melanoma can surface in some of the most unusual places: [7,13] Under your toenails Behind your ears On the crown of your head In your eyes In your belly button, armpits and groin In this article, I will cover the following topics: Basal Cell Carcinoma vs. Melanoma My personal experience with a whole-body skin exam Cryotherapy vs biopsy Try Duoderm to speed up healing Basal Cell Carcinoma vs. Melanoma The most common skin cancer, with over a million cases diagnosed annually, is basal cell carcinoma (BCC). [1] Basal cell carcinomas rarely metastasize (spread) and are unlikely to be fatal. Melanoma is less common than either basal or squamous cell carcinoma (the second most common skin cancer),...

Oral health: A window to your overall health

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Attention: Click  here   to view a mobile-friendly version. Taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health. Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health — or that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? What's the connection between oral health and overall health? Your oral health might contribute to various diseases and conditions, including: [1] Endocarditis Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of your heart (endocardium). Endocarditis typically occurs when bacteria or other germs from another part of your body, such as your mouth, spread through your bloodstream and attach to damaged areas in your heart. Cardiovascular disease Some research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries and stroke might be linked to the inflammation and infections that oral bacteria can cause. Pregnancy and birth Periodontitis has been linked to premature birth and low birth weigh...