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Today's News Flashes
3/5/08
Scientists
Track Down Smoking-Cancer Link
We all know smoking causes lung cancer -- but which of the thousands of
ingredients in cigarettes is at fault?
Stem
Cell Protein Stops Cancer in its Tracks
A protein found in human embryonic stem cells is showing promise in fending
off the spread of deadly cancers.
New
Treatment for 'Lazy Eye' in Adults
Amblyopia, commonly referred to as ‘lazy eye,’ affects about nine
million people in the United States.
Good
for Teeth, Bad for Brains?
Fluoride is supposed to help prevent tooth decay, but could it also be
causing neurological illnesses in children?
Poor
Well-Being Ups Stroke Risk
People who score poorly on a test to measure overall well-being are more
likely to suffer a stroke.
FREE
VIDEO: Breath Test for Diabetes
It's painful, invasive, and time-consuming, yet every day -- many times a
day -- millions of diabetics draw blood to check their blood sugar levels. But
there may soon be a way to monitor those levels without ever touching the skin.