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According to a new report, rates of melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, are skyrocketing. In fact, rates among young people have soared by 250-percent in the United States. The report comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Vital Signs. It shows that there were more than 65,000 new cases of melanoma […]
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A new study finds that new mothers can significantly reduce the chances that their child will develop leukemia by feeding them breast milk. The study, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Haifa and the Israel Center for Disease Control, involved an examination of data from 18 reports delving into the links […]
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There’s no denying that a prostate cancer diagnosis will change one’s life forever. Now, a new study shows that, for many men, it should result in a shift away from the “Western diet.” The study, which was carried out by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, involved an examination of data […]
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According to a new study, men are more likely to cheat when they’re financially dependent on their wives. In fact, the study found that men are three times more likely than women to be unfaithful when placed in this position. The study, which was led by University of Connecticut sociology professor Christin Munsch, is based […]
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What’s the key to staying type 2 diabetes-free? A new study suggests that increasing one’s daily intake of fiber could play an important role. The study involved a thorough examination of data collected through the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition–otherwise known as EPIC. This involved 350,000 participants, of which about 12,400 represented verified […]
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