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10 myths about cancer

May is National Cancer Research Month, a time to highlight the ongoing work of scientists who dedicate their lives to understanding and treating cancer. Here, we cover 10 myths associated with cancer to help people cut through the maze of misinformation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer accounted for 10 million deaths worldwide […]

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Indoor tanning: Are industry funded studies biased?

Although national and international policymakers have long concluded that indoor tanning is a top risk factor for cancer and various skin problems, some studies still argue that there are benefits to this practice. But are those studies misleading? According to data from 2015 — the latest available — about 3.5% of adults in the United […]