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4 • BENNETT BANNER ‘APRIL 9, 1999 . SPORTS • HEALTH • FITNESS • SPORTS • HEALTH • FITNESS Women fighting breast cancer (NAPSA)-In the final days of the 20th century, an increasing numbo' of women are taking pro active roles in managing their health, from the diet regimens they follow, the medicines they take, the doctors they choose, and even theiourse of treatment they elect. This sense of empowerment is especially important when itcomes todiseaseslikebreastcancer. There are currently 29 million, women most of them African American, in the United States considered at high risk for developing the dis ease, but new options for reducing the chances of developing breast cancer allow women to be more proactive. Zora Kramer Brown, an Afri can American woman, a two-time breast cancer survivor and presi- dentof the Breast Cancer Resource Committee-a nonprofit public policy and research group-is an expert when it comes to discussing how to beat the disease. Recently, she spoke to the women in her family, all of whom are at high risk, about the risk factors and strat egies for good breast health, be cause for the first time in history there is something they can do about it Tamoxifen a hormonal agent used for more than 20 years to treat breast cancer, is now available to reduce the incidence of breast can- CCT among women at high risk. Along with other treatment choices, women are now empow ered to learn about their opticms, discuss them with their physician and take action in order to make the best personal health decision. The Breast Cancer Resource Committee’s goal is to give women the information they need to dis cuss all of the available options with their physician and plan the course of action that best fits their needs. Like most drugs, tamoxifen has some side effects including some rare but serious ones that a woman should discuss with her physician when considering tamoxifen. A classic that’s rich in calcium (NAPSA)- One of America’s classic treats may actually bembre nutritious than many realize. Chocolate milk is not just a treat anymore. Chocolate milk provides the same amount of essential nutrients as white milk, including calcium, protein, vitamin D, vitamin A, vi tamin B-12, potassium, phospho rus, riboflavin and niacin.” Milk is an important source of the calcium. Served hot or cold, chocolate milk is a great meal or anytime snack thatcan really boost a child’s daily nutrient intake.” Sodas or fruit-flavored drinks don’t stack up nutritionally^ against chocolate milk. How is our drinking water being protected? (NAPS A)-Many students are tapping into news about our nation’s tap water and safety. The ability to deliver safe drinking water to homes, busi nesses and college and university campuses appears to be a constant challenge for water suppliers. While the United States and Canada boast some of the safest drinking water in the world, some times the pipes used to transport the water may not be as safe as they could be. Commonly asked questions about the quality of water distribu tion pipelines: • What challenges do water of ficials face? Each year, thousands of iron-based drinking water and sewage distribution pipes are re moved for replacement-most of them suffering from severe dete- this problem, rioration and to^eakage caused by age and corrosion. (NAPS A)-For the 20 to 40 mil lion Americans with seasonal aller gies, there is an allergy for every season. Some people may suffer in win ter, others in the spring, and still others in late summer or fall. There is always something floating around that can trigger allergy symptoms in someone. Many allergy sufferers turn to medications for relief, but they don ’ t always work. According to a new set of treatment guidelines, pub lished in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, only about half of the patients on oral antihistamines get complete relief Web site provides tips to help reduce cancer risk (NAPSA)-By surfing the Internet, you can find information to help keep your entire family healthy. An updated web site pro vides health tips to help you re duce your risk of cancer. The site recently launched by the Cancer Research Foundation of America , is now divided into pages for women, men, children, the press, advocates, parentsAeach- ers and researchers. “Cancer prevention research is tppying jprwatrd.at.an, peeler- new web site provides us with an important forum to deliver that critical information to the public,” said CRFA President. \ i- There is also information about applying for grants and fel lowship programs, a monthly fea ture story page and links to a host of other resources. The site incor porates some of the most recent technological advances including self-testing with immediate results, and “mouseovers” which turn gr^hics into words ated pace: new information is The web site is at evolving almost every day. This www.prevaitcancer.org • What happens when micro bial growth builds up within water pipes? Biofouling-the rapid devel opment of an organic bactoial community-can easily occur in water system pipelines. Commonly known as biofilm, these layers of bacteria can increase the likeli hood of waterborne diseases and pipeline structure failure. • What remedies are used to remove biofilm from pipelines? Chlorinating the drinking water supply is the method usually used to control biofilm growth. In most cases, maintaining the normal amoimt of chlorine used to disin fect drinking water will control • How does chlOTine-based vi nyl pipe stand up to corrosion? Vinyl is inherently immune to both underground external corrosion and intCTnal pipe corrosion. TTie chemicals commonly generated in sanitary sewers do not affect it either. To fight deterioration caused by corrosion and bacterial growth, many mtmicipal officials are turn ing to vinyl pipe-a chlorine-based plastic-to help reduce costly re pairs and keep water safe all the way to the tap. For more information about our drinking water, and drink-ing wa ter infrastructure, visit http:// c3.org/vinylpipes.html>. Allergies a year-round problem from a single medication. Ftiysicians no longer recommend over-the-counter antihistamines to treat seasonal allergies. The new treatment guidelines recommend using new prescrip tion antihistamines. These “newer generation” antihistamines are available in tablets or in a new nasal spray. There are several different pre scription antihistamines available in tabletfonm. While they can alle viate almost all the symptoms of allergies-especially sneezing, itch ing, and nasal drip-they are less effective in relieving nasalinflam- mation. .;; To relieve symptom?, the guide lines include a recommendation tor an antinistamme nasal spray. Research has shown that this new nasal spray relieves sneezing, itch ing, and nasal drip and affects na sal congestion. Patients who use antihistamine tablets alone do not always get adequate relief. Physicians com monly prescribe an additional drug- frequently a steroid nasal spray. Although inhaled steroids are rela tively free of side effects in adults, the addition of a steroid nasal spray means patients have to take more -.drugs to get relief. There is an alternative for pa tients who would rather not take steroids. 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