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Cancer Health Spring Issue
A Cure For Cancer In Just One Year? Don’t Believe the Hype
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Special Report: Cancer and Quality of Life

Mental Health Linked to Higher Death Rates Among Those With Urological Cancers

The use of mental health services before cancer treatment is associated with higher death rates among those with urological cancers.
Phil Levering (left) says his father, Mark Levering, used to have a calm demeanor but now exhibits signs of aggression due to a brain injury he suffered after a surgery gone wrong.

Hidden FDA Reports Detail Harm Caused by Scores of Medical Devices

The agency has let medical device companies file reports of injuries and malfunctions outside a widely scrutinized public database.
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3-D Mammography Could Reduce the Need for Breast Biopsies

Digital breast tomosynthesis allowed many women to avoid diagnostic biopsies without compromising cancer detection.

Myth or Truth? Report Claims AirPods and Other Wireless Headphones Cause Cancer

Some experts argue that the radiation emitted from Bluetooth devices is dangerous.

Excessive Consumption of Sugary Drinks Linked to Increased Risk of Death

To improve overall health and longevity, replace sweetened beverages with water and other sugarless drinks.

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Nathan Adrian: Eight Olympic Medals, One Ball, and a New Important Goal

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