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Stem Cells Being Tested to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
It may be possible to stop tumor growth without harmful therapies, study suggests

New Hope for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
By inhibiting key enzyme, researchers shrank tumors, prolonged survival in mice

Scientists Spot Clue to Cancer’s Aggressiveness
They hope molecular signature shows when disease will respond to cancer drug

Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks
Accounting for risk factors made no difference in disparity, researchers find

Blood Test May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early
Researchers hope to detect the disease while it is still treatable

Blood Flow Mismatch Seen in Pancreatic Cancers
Findings may help explain why many patients respond poorly to chemo and radiation

Abnormal Protein May Signal Pancreatic Cancer
'Prion' could become diagnostic tool, researcher says

Metformin May Lower Diabetics’ Odds for Pancreatic Cancer
But another study finding suggests insulin treatment could boost the risk

Blood Type May Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
New findings are consistent with previous research

Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer
Added risk is tied to red meat and dairy products, study finds

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The Aluminum Show

Steel yourself for this space-age mix of Blue Man Group, Cirque and Stomp. The offbeat production is no musical, although music is part of it. "The Aluminum Show" is a combination of dance, design, optical illusion, visual gag, sculpture, puppeteering and pantomime. The six cast members and four stage assistants in it manipulate or wear various-sized Slinky-like ducts, tubes and other metallic objects and shapes. It's the next attraction in the Broadway series at the Victoria Theatre running March 9-21. More »

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LIke Asian food? Here are some restaurants worth trying [restaurants]

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The Miami Valley's Asian dining scene continues to welcome impressive newcomers as it blossoms and diversifies. Dayton-area Asian food enthusiasts now have access to great diversity of dishes and cuisines. Chinese cuisine dominated the Asian dining landscape 20 years ago and remains a potent force. But today there are far more Thai and Korean options available locally, and Vietnamese and Japanese restaurants, including sushi bars, have increased. Here's a sampler platter of a few of the relatively new (or newer) Asian restaurants well worth trying. More »