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Watchdog group finds carcinogen in Pepsi products

source : http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/07/03/watchdog-group-finds-carcinogen-in-pepsi-products/

IVF linked to slightly higher rate of autism, mental disability

source : http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/07/03/ivf-linked-to-slightly-higher-rate-mental-retardation/

No more root canals? Scientists aim to regrow teeth using stem cells

source : http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/07/02/no-more-root-canals-scientists-aim-to-regrow-teeth-using-stem-cells/

Fatty acids found in fish linked to lower risk of breast cancer

The results show that each 0.1 g per day or 0.1% energy per day increment of intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) derived from fish was associated with a 5% reduction in risk. To achieve this risk reduction, intake of oily fish such as salmon, tuna or sardines should be 1-2 portions per person per week…

Rise in high-end treatment for low-risk prostate cancer

source : http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/26/rise-in-high-end-treatment-for-low-risk-prostate-cancer/

Mexico restricts US live hog imports due to piglet virus

source : http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/26/mexico-restricts-us-live-hog-imports-due-to-piglet-virus/

Gene mutation may have effect on benefit of aspirin use for colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that aspirin use reduces the risk of colorectal cancer, according to background information in the article. Experimental evidence has suggested that BRAF-mutant colonic cells might be less sensitive to the antitumor effects of aspirin than BRAF-wild-type (the typical form of a gene as it occurs in nature) neoplastic cells. …