When I asked Genetics and Health readers to send a greetings to people they know who have survived or going through breast cancer, I knew I would hear from quite a few of you. And I was so touched by your prayers, greetings and short stories of triumph in behalf of your loved ones. Thank you to everyone who responded. Your family and friends are blessed to have people who care for them like you do.
And thank you for participating in the Melange Perfume give-away as part of the “Think Pink Campaign” and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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In 2009 alone, over 190,000 females and 1,900 males have been diagnosed with breast cancer. But over the years, there have already been more than 10 million cancer survivors. With new research, early screening and treatment, the number of survivors grow. But there is much more work ahead to totally eradicate cancer of the breast and all the other types.
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness this October, several companies are running the Think Pink Campaign and donating their proceeds towards breast cancer foundations and research. One of these is Melange Perfume, which will donate 30% of all sales of their …read more

Hey everyone, thanks for joining the Subway car Kit Give-away at Genetics and Health!
It was fun reading about where you went or plan to go this summer. Traveling with family is always memorable, so I hope yours continue to be that. Be safe and healthy!
And now, for the winner of the Subway Car Kit! The winner gets an insulated lunch tote for healthy snacks, a $15 SUBWAY gift card, car games, etc. (approximate value = $35-40).
Out of 210 entries, by random drawing -
Ruth Utterback wins!
Ruth, I sent an email your way for instructions on claiming your …read more

Are you going somewhere this fourth of July? It’s the biggest holiday in the US and that means lots of time in the family car on long road trips! While many things can happen on a family road trip, healthy eating usually isn’t one of them…. well, until now.
SUBWAY created its restaurant locator (http://www.subway.com/Applications/locator/index.aspx) where you can spot various SUBWAY locations along your route so you don’t end up eating less-healthy greasy burgers or gas station food. And the restaurant locator is world-wide so wherever you go, you’ll find some SUBWAY restaurants to choose healthy foods from!
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Thanks to everyone who joined the Genetics and Health give-away of "Go! Go! Beauty lotions". Go! Go! Beauty is a natural plant-based skin lotion that are themed to celebrate the world’s beautiful diversity, and I think the participants had fun choosing a scent.
And now we have winners! By random number generation –
53  charline s
8  ky2here
28  Kathy Scott
Congratulations! I will email you for instructions to receiving your prize.
For those who didn’t win, no fret. I have another give-away this week, and this one’s a real prize!
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Kristin Armstrong jokes that she is NOT related to cyclist Lance Armstrong or to his first wife of the same name (she’s really not), but she and Lance does have something in common – cycling and winning. Kristin won gold medal in Women’s Timed Trial in cycling at Beijing Olympics. She’s also known for suffering from osteoarthritis, while under training!
Osteoarthritis (OA) has major genetic component, but it is complex and not completely understood. A large, multi-center genetic study of generalized osteoarthritis has recently started. There was suggestion of association between short height and osteoarthritis, and mutation in the …read more

Even mad scientists like me need to beautify every once in a while. And, it’s the first ever give-away at Genetics and Health so let’s see how it goes –
Go! Go! Beauty is a natural plant-based skin lotion that are themed to celebrate the world’s beautiful diversity. Go! Go! comes in 2 scents for each kind of lotion –

Go!Go! Asian – Green Tea Antioxidant Lotion
Go!Go! Latin – Verbena, Grapeseed & Olive Oil Lotion
Go!Go! African – Shea Butter Lotion
Go!Go! European – Oatmeal & Soy Lotion

All natural Go!Go! Beauty products have never been or ever will be tested on …read more

It’s the Great Bloggy Give-away this week, and yes, Genetics and Health is joining the fun!
It’s my way of launching the blog full-steam in November, as I also say goodbye to Kids Health Notes. So come back often this week as I post one give-away after another. All the contests run from Monday to Friday, October 27-31. I will post all the links to this so you can check out what contests you want to join (or all if you want too).
 
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