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Abraxane Beats Standard Breast Cancer Treatment

June 3rd, 2009 Comments off

For women with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, the chemotherapy drug Abraxane works better, and with fewer side effects, than the standard drug treatment, a new study suggests.

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Abraxane Beats Standard Breast Cancer Treatment

Hormones Raise Risk of Lung Cancer Death

June 3rd, 2009 Comments off

The hormone replacement therapy taken by millions of women to relieve hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause may raise the risk of dying from lung cancer, researchers say.

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TV Reduces Young Kids’ Language Skills

June 3rd, 2009 Comments off

Having a television on within earshot of an infant or young child may interfere with their language development by stifling parent-child interaction and conversation, a study shows.

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Uprooting Children Raises Their Suicide Risk

June 3rd, 2009 Comments off

Job hopping may be financially necessary or rewarding for adults, but Danish researchers say changing residences can be emotionally stressful for children and may increase their suicide risk.

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Uprooting Children Raises Their Suicide Risk