Helping others
     CELEBRITY HONORED- The Los Angeles Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge honors Connie Stevens, actress, entrepreneur and humanitarian, during its 42nd annual celebration "Wings of Freedom" at Sherwood Country Club last Sunday afternoon. Wink Martindale was master of ceremonies. The pat...
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Older adults need special doctors
By David Reuben, MD
     A geriatrician is a physician with special training and expertise in caring for older adults, especially those with complex health problems. Like children, older adults have unique healthcare needs. As we age, our bodies change in many ways that affect our health. Among other things, we're mor
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Fewer prostate screenings reported in California
     Annual prostate cancer screening rates in California dropped slightly this year. Statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention show that men over 50 in the Golden State only get screened about 53 percent of the time, down from 55 percent last year. As a result, Californ
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