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Every fourth firefighter in Norway gets cancer

November 3, 2016
Recent research shows that every fourth out of 2,579 firefighters in Norway from 1961 until 2005 got cancer, public broadcaster NRK has reported.

NASA completes construction of world's largest space telescope

November 3, 2016
NASA has completed construction of the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest space telescope ever built, after almost two decades of hard work.

Your DNA will decide how many kids you'll have

November 3, 2016
Your DNA may influence how old you are when you become a parent and how many kids you have, a new study suggests.

After studying 324,000 kids: Common vaccine safe for mother, fetus

November 3, 2016
The Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine is safe for pregnant women who hope to pass their immunity on to their newborns, a new study shows.

New guidelines urge diabetics to move even more

November 2, 2016
People with diabetes need to move more often than previously advised, new guidelines say.

Colon cancer's location may determine patient survival

November 2, 2016
Where in the colon a cancer develops could affect a patient's chances for survival, a new report finds.

FDA warns of dangers from testosterone supplements

November 1, 2016
Supplemental testosterone and related anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) can cause heart attacks, personality changes and infertility, and are easily abused, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.

New research paves way for important anti-cancer treatment

October 31, 2016
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have developed a new lab technique that may aid the development and success rate of an important anti-cancer treatment.

HIV may hide in tissues even after treatment

October 31, 2016
HIV patients who've been treated with antiretroviral drugs still have the AIDS-causing virus in their tissues, a new study suggests.

Dental cleanings may help keep lungs clean, too

October 29, 2016
Regular dental checkups not only keep your smile bright, they may also keep your lungs healthy.

Cranberry products may not prevent urinary tract infections

October 29, 2016
Many American women swear by cranberry juice as a home remedy to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs).

50-year-old bacteria could be alternative treatment option for cancer

October 29, 2016
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 48 million Americans contract foodborne diseases annually, with Salmonella being the leading cause of illness.
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