Nation’s first “BRA” Day lets women see their options before breast cancer treatment

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL -  October 2012 --This month women will get a chance to see something they haven’t had access to before, what breast reconstruction surgery results really look like, in person.  The world’s largest group of board-certified plastic surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), has developed a landmark show-and-tell event as part of the nation’s first ever Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA, October 17, 2012.  The show-and-tell will be held in New Orleans.

Ohio State Fair Butter Exhibit Celebrates Columbus Bicentennial

(Columbus, OH) This year there is new meaning to the phrase “party ‘til the cows come home”. The American Dairy Association created a 5 feet wide by 6 feet high butter tribute to honor the 200th birthday of Columbus. This 'butter birthday cake' is on display at the Ohio State Fair, along with the famous butter cow and calf. Historically the cow looks the same every year, but this year the cow is in on the fun, wearing a birthday party hat to celebrate.

Structured schedules, fitness programs help students shed summer weight gain

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Millions of parents are sending at least one child back to school this fall, and the start of the new classes may not be the only things weighing on the minds of these students. Studies have shown that many kids actually gain weight during the summer months, and in many ways it is school that helps get them back on a healthy track.

1 in 5 have first food reaction at school course teaches schools to be ready

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) August 2012 - As a new school year gets underway, there is one test that teachers and other school officials can’t afford to fail; improperly responding to a student who is having a severe allergic reaction to food can be dangerous and, in extreme cases, even deadly.

Football fans often left speechless after games - tips to avoid serious issues

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) August 2012 – Cheering on your favorite team from the stands may seem harmless enough, but as fall sports get into full swing doctors are cautioning fans to take steps to avoid injuries - especially to their voices.

This time of year passionate fans often get carried away at the stadium, doing damage to their vocal cords that can last well into the work week and beyond.