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Environmental Health Expert Gives FDA an ‘F’ for Its Handling of Chemicals in Our Food. His Advice on How to Lower Your Exposure
Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.
Frequent Exercise May Help Colon Cancer Patients Live Longer
In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.
Minority Women Are Less Likely to Receive Prompt Follow-Up Testing After a Suspicious Mammogram
A new study finds women of color are less likely to receive same-day diagnostic imaging or biopsies after an abnormal mammogram finding.
Menthol vs. Non-Menthol Cigarettes: One Type May Be More Life-Threatening
A new study from the American Cancer Society finds menthol cigarettes increase the risk of death from all causes more than non-menthol smokes.
Could the Birth Control Pill Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk?
A new study finds women who have used the Pill are 26% less likely to develop ovarian cancer, and the benefit is even greater in women who took the Pill while in their mid-forties.
Muscle Strength Linked to Improved Survival Among Cancer Patients
In a new study, cancer patients with high muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness were significantly less likely to die from any cause.
Cancer Mortality Continues to Drop Despite Increasing Diagnoses Among Women and Young Adults
A new report from the American Cancer Society warns progress against the disease may be in jeopardy. While overall cancer mortality continues to drop, incidence rates among women and young adults are on the rise.
Regular Exercise Before a Cancer Diagnosis May Slow Disease Progression
Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.
A New Study Finds a Significant Link Between Pre-existing Heart Disease and Advanced Breast Cancer
Women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have prevalent heart disease, according to researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Rating the Best Diets for 2025
U.S. News & World Report, working with leading medical and nutrition experts, reveals a list of the best diets for overall health and specific conditions.
Drinking Coffee or Tea May Lower the Risk of Head and Neck Cancer, Study Finds
A new study links daily consumption of coffee and/or tea to a lower risk of head and neck cancer, including mouth and throat cancers.
Active Monitoring May Be a Safe Treatment Option for Many Women with DCIS Breast Cancer, New Study Suggests
In a new study, women with low-risk DCIS breast cancer who underwent active monitoring had similar recurrence rates as women who underwent surgery to remove their cancer.
Late-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis on the Rise in the U.S.
A new study finds more women are being diagnosed with late-stage, invasive breast cancer at their initial presentation. The largest annual increase was seen in women 20-39 years of age.
Lung Cancer Survival Rates in the U.S. Are Improving
Americans with lung cancer are living longer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, but researchers say increased screening and access to genetic testing can boost progress even more.
Fish Oil Supplements May Help Prevent Many Types of Cancer, Study Finds
Having high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids was linked to a lower risk of more than a dozen types of cancer in new research.
Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Significantly Boosts Survival
A new study finds smokers who quit after a cancer diagnosis improve their survival outcomes by up to 26%.
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Bottled and Tap Water Samples from Around the World
Researchers detect 10 PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water samples collected from 15 countries.
The Impact of Obesity on Certain Types of Breast Cancer May Be Underestimated
A new study finds nearly 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive cancers may be linked to excess body fat.
Popular Acne Products Containing Benzoyl Peroxide May Become Contaminated with a Known Carcinogen, New Study Finds
Benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient found in many popular acne treatments, may degrade into a known carcinogen called benzene even when stored at room temperature, according to new research.
Lead in Consumer Products Remains a Danger to Kids, New Study Finds
Despite years of success in lowering lead exposure, researchers say the toxic metal is still a main source of elevated blood lead levels in children.
Breast Cancer Death Rates in the U.S. Continue to Drop
The overall breast cancer mortality rate has dropped 44% since 1989, but researchers say not all women are benefitting from this progress.
False-Positive Mammograms Are Discouraging Many Women from Future Screenings
A new study finds women who receive false-positive mammogram results are failing to return for future screenings. Researchers say the anxiety may be keeping them away.
Cancer Rates Rising in Gen Xers and Millennials. The Question Is Why?
Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.
40% of Cancer Cases Are Linked to Lifestyle Choices, New Study Finds
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society finds 40% of cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths are caused by potentially modifiable risk factors.
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Brain Tumors In Firefighters Linked To Flame Retardant Chemical
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2025
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Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says.
Veteran firefighters appear to ...
Walking Can Save Cancer Survivors From Heart-Related Death
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2025
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Female cancer survivors who walk and exercise more have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests.
One hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical act...
This Score Can Predict Risk of Early Colon Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2025
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FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new risk prediction model can help identify people who are likely to develop early-onset colon cancer or small non-cancerous growths on other organs, researchers say.
The model relies on four factors associated with early-...
Tattoos Might Increase Risk of Lymphoma, Skin Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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People put a lot of thought into getting a tattoo – the design they desire, the location they prefer and the message their body art will send to others.
Most don’t think about the impact their tattoo might have on their long-term health, but perhaps they shou...
Cancer Screening Rates Rebound Post-Pandemic
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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Preventive screenings for cancer declined during the pandemic, with lockdowns, social distancing and COVID-19 surges keeping many from needed mammograms and colonoscopies.
Electric Vehicle Fires May Raise Cancer Risk for Communities
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2025
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As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on roads, they bring new health concerns for firefighters and the community, new research shows.
Researchers at the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center found that EV fires expose firefighters, vehicle ...
Death Risk Doubled For ER Patients On Psychedelics
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2025
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People who land in the ER after using hallucinogens are more than twice as likely to die in a handful of years, a new study says.
Psychedelics users treated at a hospital are 2.6 times more likely than average folks to die from any cause within five years, researchers re...
How To Talk to Your Child About a Cancer Diagnosis
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2025
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Learning that your child has cancer is overwhelming, and talking to them about it can feel just as difficult.
But experts stress that open and honest communication is key to he...
Rapid Gene Test Aids Brain Cancer Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2025
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A rapid experimental genetic test can help guide the hands of surgeons as they delicately remove tumors from patients with brain cancer, new research suggests.
The test can measure the level of cancer cells in a tissue sample within 15 minutes, quick enough to give surge...
Young Women's Locale Plays Role In Breast Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2025
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Where a young American woman lives could play a role in her risk for breast cancer, a new study suggests.
In fact, the breast cancer risk...
Night Shift Workers Might Lower Cancer Risk With Melatonin
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2025
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Night shift workers face an increased risk of cancer, as their disrupted sleep cycle causes wear and tear on their DNA.
But taking melatonin might help ward off this ...
Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live Longer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2025
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Frequent exercise can help colon cancer survivors live longer, perhaps even outlasting average folks, a new study suggests.
Colon cancer patients who were very physically active ha...
Hospice, Palliative Care Underused Among Advanced Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2025
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Many patients with incurable cancer aren’t getting care that could ease their suffering at the end of life, a new study suggests.
Close to half of patients with advanced cancer received aggressive cancer treatment within six months of their death, researchers found...
Vaccine Shows Promise for Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2025
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Adding a personalized mRNA vaccine to standard treatment could offer new hope for pancreatic cancer patients, a small yet promising study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The study followed 16 patients, including Barbara Brigham, who joined the trial after a ...
Black Cancer Death Rate Declining, But Higher Risk Remains
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2025
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Cancer deaths among Black men and women in the U.S. have declined during the past decade in the United States, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) report says.
The cancer death rate decreased 49% among Black men and 33% among Black women between 1991 and 2022, according ...
Women Of Color Receive Slower Response To A Bad Mammogram
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2025
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Women of color are less likely to receive prompt follow-up testing after abnormal mammogram results, a new study has found.
Minority women are less likely than white women to re...
What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2025
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Cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
With an estimated 2 million new cancer cases expected in 2025, regular screenings are more important than ever, according to the
'E-reporting' Daily Symptoms Boosts Cancer Patients' Well-Being
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2025
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Patients with advanced cancers who checked in daily with their care teams electronically gained a better quality of life, a new study concludes.
This "patient-reported outcome" (PRO) strategy did not improve patients' survival, the study found. But it did help their care...
Cancer Rates Are Falling in Appalachia, But Not Enough
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2025
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Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death that outstrip those of much of the rest of America.
However, new data offer hope to the 26 million people living in the region: Cancer rates are falling...
At-Home Urine Test Can Detect Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2025
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It’s tough for a man to know what to do following a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
The treatment is often worse than the risk posed by the cancer itself, ca...
Lifetime Cancer Risk Might Be Set Before You're Born
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2025
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A person’s lifetime risk of cancer might be partly established before they are even born, a new mouse study says.
Researchers identified two distinct genetic states ...
Opioid Painkillers Less Available To People Of Color
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2025
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People of color now have less access to prescription opioid painkillers than white patients, an unintended consequence of efforts to stem America’s opioid epidemic.
Communities of color have a 40% to 45% lower distribution of commonly prescribed opioids, compared t...
Chemo Causes Nerve Pain For Many Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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Four in every 10 cancer patients treated with chemotherapy develop severe peripheral nerve pain, a new evidence review suggests.
These patients might experience loss of balance ...
Daily Aspirin Reduces Colon Cancer Risk: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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Daily low-dose aspirin can help prevent cancers from returning in about a third of colon cancer patients, a new study says.
Taking 160 milligrams of aspirin a ...
Housing Discrimination Increases Cancer Death Risk Among Young Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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Children, teens and young adults have a higher risk of dying from cancer if they were raised in a neighborhood that’s been historically subjected to discriminatory housing...
Fitter Folks Have Better Odds Against Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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Pumping iron and hitting the treadmill can improve your odds against cancer, a new evidence review says.
People with more muscle strength and better cardio fitness are less likely to die from cancer, researchers reported recently in the
Menthol Mimics Pose Challenge to Tobacco Bans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2025
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Menthol cigarettes are under fire in the United States for promoting smoking among Black Americans, with a number of cities and states banning the smokes.
In response, the tobacco industry has come up with “menthol mimics” that imitate the cooling effect of m...
Cancer Deaths Dropping Despite Rise in New Cases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2025
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The cancer death rate continues to decline in the U.S. but new cases are rising among women, potentially undermining progress against the nation’s second-leading ...
Drinking Alcohol Is Linked to Health Risks, Says Report
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2025
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A new federal report warns that drinking alcohol could raise your risk of dying early.
The draft of the report released Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services...
Diabetes Drug Protects Against Skin Cancer, New Research Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 14, 2025
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A popular diabetes drug can provide protection against skin cancers, a new study says.
Metformin significantly reduces people’s risk of developing basal cell cancers or squamous cell cancers, the two most common sk...
Psychedelics May Boost Mental Health of People with Cancer in Recovery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 6, 2025
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Mind-opening psychedelic drugs can provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism, according to a pair of new studies from New York University.
One study found that psilocybin -- the active ingredient in magic mushrooms -- significantl...
Every Cigarette Smoked Could Cost You 22 Minutes of Life, Research Says
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2025
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Considering a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? New research might provide all the motivation you need: Each cigarette could shorten your life by up to 22 minutes, researchers say.
Tea and Coffee May Help Protect You From Some Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 24, 2024
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That morning cup of coffee or afternoon spot of tea might be protecting you from cancer.
A new evidence review says that coffee and tea consumption are linked to a lower risk of cancers of the
Last Year's Platinum-Based Drugs Shortage Didn't Raise Cancer Deaths, Study Found
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 24, 2024
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When supplies of certain generic, platinum-based cancer chemotherapies dwindled in 2023, oncologists feared it might lead to under-treatment and many more cancer deaths.
Fortunately, that did not turn out to be the case, a new study published recently in the
Reiki May Help Ease the Pain of Cancer Treatment
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2024
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The ancient Japanese practice of reiki "energy healing" might help some cancer patients deal with the pain that can come with infusion therapies, new research shows.
"Outpatients receiving reiki during infusion reported clinically significant improvements in all symptoms...
Women With Cancer Can Safely Use Rogaine to Curb Hair Loss
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2024
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Women worried about losing their locks during chemotherapy can safely take hair-loss drugs during breast cancer care, a new study says.
Ultra-processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 10, 2024
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Fatty, salty and sugary ultra-processed foods could be increasing people’s risk of colon cancer by spurring chronic inflammation in the gut.
In a new study, ...
EPA Bans Two Solvents Linked to Cancer
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2024
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Two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The solvents, known as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (Perc), are used in in cleaners, spot removers, lubricants, glue and automative care...
AI Reads Multiple Mammograms to Help Predict Breast Cancer Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2024
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A new AI can help identify women at higher risk for developing breast cancer by tracking changes in breast tissue, a new study shows.
The...
New Therapy Helps Patients With Tough-to-Treat Bladder Cancers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2024
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There's new hope for people battling advanced bladder cancer who do not respond to first-line therapy, researchers report.
An experimental new drug with the unwieldy name of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec spurred complete remission of the cancer in three-quarters of pati...
Prenatal Blood Tests for Baby Are Spotting Cancers in Moms-to-Be
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2024
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Could a prenatal blood test designed to find abnormalities in a fetus also detect hidden cancer in the mom-to-be?
A new study says yes: Scientists report they ...
Prevention Outpaced Treatment Advances in Saving Lives From Major Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2024
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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” founding father Benjamin Franklin once said.
That’s definitely true of cancer, a new study has found.
Cancer prevention and screening has saved more people from five types of cancer during the pas...
Could High-Fructose Corn Syrup in Foods Help Speed Cancer?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2024
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The sugar known as fructose could be a kind of rocket fuel for cancer cells, and lowering fructose intake could be one way to fight the disease, new research suggests.
Fructose is already ubiquitous in American diets, due to the heavy use of super-sweet high-fructose cor...
New Hope Against a Tough-to-Treat Leukemia in Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 3, 2024
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A newly approved immunotherapy can help adults with a difficult-to-treat form of leukemia, clinical trial results show.
Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel) worked on more than th...
Most Americans Don't Know Alcohol's Links to Cancer
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2024
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FRIDAY, Nov. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Less than half of Americans realize that they're increasing their risk of cancer with every beer, cocktail or shot of whiskey.
Despite public health warnings about the links between drinking and cancer risk, this widespread ...
There's a Best Option for Patients With Head-and-Neck Cancer Who Can't Take Cisplatin
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2024
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Cisplatin is the go-to chemotherapy for people battling head-and-neck cancers, but nearly a third of patients can't tolerate its side effects and quit the drug.
A new trial offers surprising results on the best second-line drug to use in these cases.
The mono...
Program Tripled Number of Completed At-Home Colon Cancer Tests
- HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2024
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People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they’re provided a free test, a new study says.
About 30% of patients mai...
Yoga Helps Women Deal With the Mental Stress of Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 25, 2024
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A cancer diagnosis can bring overwhelming stress and depression to women, but new research suggests yoga can help ease that emotional toll.
“A wellness intervention that integrates yoga and psychological tools may strengthen the connections among the mind, body an...
Unexplained Weight Loss and What It Can Mean for Your Health
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2024
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It may seem counter-intuitive, but losing weight without even trying may not be a good thing.
"It's not typical to have a noticeable drop in weight without changing how much you're eating, being more physically active or trying to lose weight," said dietitian
Science Reveals Why Cancer Immunotherapies Can Sometimes Harm the Heart
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2024
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Researchers think they’ve figured out why cancer treatments that harness a person’s immune system to fight a tumor can cause heart damage in rare instances.
Further,...