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  The drug metformin sold under the brand name of Glucophage has been studied by researchers at University of Maryland School of Medicine.

  Diabetes Drug May Protect Your Liver Against Cancer

  By Mamta Singh HERWriter on May 15, 2012 - 10:37pm
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  Bag the bacon in that BLT, curb your cold cut combos and toss out the tube steak.

  Like a Hot Dog at the Ball Park? Your Lunch Could Kill You

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on May 14, 2012 - 4:48pm
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  Written by Alex Crees One in every six cancers worldwide is caused by an infection that is preventable or treatable, according to new estimates published in the journal Lancet Oncology.

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  1 in 6 cancers worldwide caused by infections that can be prevented or treated

  By FoxNews HERWriter on May 11, 2012 - 11:07am
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  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests children born with a range of birth defects are at an increased risk of developing certain childhood cancers, especially during their ...

  Birth defects linked to childhood cancer: study

  on May 11, 2012 - 6:15am
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  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who eat plenty of fish may have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers, a new report suggests.

  Fish tied to lower colon cancer risk: study

  on May 10, 2012 - 12:25pm
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  Public health officials are worried about America’s expanding weight problem.

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  Are Your Kids Snacking Their Way to Poor Health?

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on May 9, 2012 - 9:16pm
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  NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than 100 years after researchers first explored the potential to harness the body's immune system to fight cancer, the field's leading doctors see the concept ...

  Training immune system to fight cancer comes of age

  on May 7, 2012 - 8:25am
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  ACCRA (Reuters) - In Emanuel Adu's language, Twi, people call the skin cancer that is invading his cheek and nose "sasabro." It means a disease that eats away at you.

  Cancer in Africa: Fighting a nameless enemy

  on May 1, 2012 - 7:05am
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  I happened to mention recently that smoking in France really affects apartment buildings, especially since so many are above restaurants and cafes -- and there is almost always an ...

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  Secondhand Smoke Filters Through Apartment Buildings

  By Susan Cody HERWriter Guide on May 1, 2012 - 5:08am
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  Health researchers have known for quite some time that women who pack on extra pounds are putting themselves at higher risk for certain types of cancer.

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  Why That Muffin Top Puts You At Risk for Cancer

  Impacted 1 Lives By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on May 1, 2012 - 12:33am