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Scientists Diagnose Dinosaur With Malignant Bone Cancer

A horned dino is believed to have had osteosarcoma almost 77 million years ago.

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Many patients are avoiding hospitals and clinics because of COVID-19.
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What’s the Best Way to Address the Alcohol Misuse That Fuels HIV?

With the help of a $6.2 million grant, researchers at Brown University hope to find out.

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Reasons young adults develop this condition may include obesity, consuming too much fast food and not getting enough exercise.
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American Cancer Society Now Recommends HPV Testing Over Pap Testing

New guidelines assert that cervical cancer is best detected by a human papillomavirus test, but some groups disagree.

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His new initiative, “Swervin’ Through Stress,” will allow 150 kids access to mental wellness therapy.
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The FDA must approve any coronavirus vaccine before it’s widely distributed, but political pressure could cloud the decision.

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Cedric the Entertainer Wants You to Know More About Cancer Clinical Trials

With Stand Up To Cancer, he hopes to increase diversity in this field so all patients can benefit equally from potential cancer treatments.

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Compared with nonsmokers, women smokers’ risk of this condition was four times higher—seven if they suffered from hypertension.

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