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Dry Cleaning Chemical ‘Likely’ Causes Cancer

February 9th, 2010 Comments off

PERC, a chemical used in dry cleaning, is a “likely human carcinogen,” the National Academy of Sciences says.

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Dry Cleaning Chemical ‘Likely’ Causes Cancer

Paxil, Tamoxifen May Be a Risky Combo

February 9th, 2010 Comments off

Breast cancer patients who take the antidepressant Paxil at the same time as tamoxifen face an increased risk of dying from their disease, a new study shows.

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Gastric Banding Surgery Helps Teens Trim Up

February 9th, 2010 Comments off

Gastric banding surgery produces substantially more weight loss in obese teens than medical treatment stressing lifestyle changes only, according to a new study.

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Movies Butter Up to Kids Via Junk Food

February 9th, 2010 Comments off

Kids are blasted with images of non-nutritious foods and beverages when they go to the movies, a new study says.

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Movies Butter Up to Kids Via Junk Food