CDC Advises Docs to Inform Patients of Limitations of DTC Gene Scans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted video commentary this week advising doctors to discuss with their patients the limitations of gene scans marketed directly to consumers.

ABC exec resigns while being investigated for sexual harassment; William Shatner interviews D.C. sniper Lee Boyd Malvo

ABC entertainment chief Stephen McPherson has resigned while under investigation by the network for multiple sexual harassment complaints.

Use technology to help you lose -- not gain -- weight

From couch potatoes to cyber addicts, we often hear how detrimental technology can be for our health. Instead of playing outside, kids would rather play video games. Instead of going camping and taking hikes, we watch movies on Netflix and order in takeout from GrubHub.As you can imagine, all of this adds up to extra weight. Along with offering entertainment, technology has simplified our lives ...

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Based upon space availability, The Champion prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. For a complete listing, visit www.pioneerlocal.com/mortongrove , The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date, however there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases ...