Friday 5 October 2018

Amputations and Lacerations: Your Front Lawn Is a Jungle


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Big, Fat Tumors: Liposarcomas Can Top 70 Pounds

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Sarcomas in the soft tissues (such as fat, nerves, ligaments, muscles) of all types are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all malignant tumors in adults. In 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates, about 13,000 new soft-tissue sarcomas of all types will be diagnosed, and about 5,000 Americans will die of them.



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Thursday 4 October 2018

Is BPA Dangerous? Scientists, FDA Divided

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Because of safety concerns, France has banned BPA in food packaging. California lists BPA as being toxic to the female reproductive and requires manufacturers to warn consumers if certain chemicals are in their products.



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Flu Season Lingers in Big Cities

A city's flu season is apt to last longer as its population increases and workplaces become more focused within a few key spots, a new study suggests.



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