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Targeted Radiation Treatment Shows Promise for Early Stage Breast Cancer
ARLINGTON, Va. - New research shows targeted radiation works as well as whole-breast radiation for women with early stage breast cancer.
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Doctors researching the effects of caffeine are calling for warning labels on popular energy drinks, some of which contain caffeine levels equivalent to 14 cans of Coca-Cola.
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The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.
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U.S. Government insists childhood vaccines are safe despite evidence showing that they worsen or cause the rare genetic disorder, autism.
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans have cosmetic surgery on their noses every year, but now there's a way to alter the look of your nose without going under the knife. It doesn't cause pain or bruising, and can be done during your lunch break.
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It has long been known that blacks have a harder time quitting smoking than caucasians. Now for the first time, scientists might know why.
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