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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

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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Paxil, Tamoxifen May Be a Risky Combo

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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Gastric Banding Surgery Helps Teens Trim Up