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Breast or Ovarian Cancer Support Group for Spanish Speaking Survivors

Posted on October 2, 2012 by | Leave a comment

SHARE’s LatinaSHARE is for Spanish speaking breast or ovarian cancer survivors. Led by a peer group, various topics related to women’s needs are presented. Continue reading →

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Rangel Statement Budget Negotiations

Posted on April 7, 2011 by | 1 Comment
“There are no winners if the government shuts down. We have to compromise because we cannot afford for the government to lose all credibility.  It’s clear some Republican members only want to cut, and not compromise. But the areas they want to slash and burn cause us to lose jobs, healthcare, education, and research — which are all things that will grow the economy. Continue reading →

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Pollution Affects Children’s IQ

Posted on July 22, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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Exposing pregnant women to pollution can have a major affect on the IQ levels of their children, a new study found Tuesday.

The five-year study which followed the development of 249 children living in the densely populated areas of Harlem and the Bronx in New York showed that exposure to environmental pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) had an adverse affect on intelligence quotient.

PAHs are toxic pollutants which result from burning coal, diesel or gas.

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