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Deadly measles outbreaks threaten Africa gains: WHO

GENEVA (Reuters) – Large and deadly outbreaks of measles in 30 African countries threaten to reverse gains made against the viral disease in the past two decades, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. Continue reading

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US cancer costs double in nearly 20 years (AP)

AP – The cost of treating cancer in the United States nearly doubled over the past two decades, but expensive cancer drugs may not be the main reason why, according to a surprising new study. Continue reading

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Study: Stomach cancer up in young, white adults (AP)

AP – Scientists are puzzling over a surprising increase in stomach cancer in young white adults, while rates in all other American adults have declined. Chances for developing stomach cancer are still very low in young adults but the incidence among 25 to 39 year old whites nonetheless climbed by almost 70 percent in the past three decades, a study found. Continue reading

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Few extreme preemies survive, despite more effort

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Over the past 15 years, survival rates among infants born extremely early (before 24 weeks of pregnancy) have not improved, but it’s not for lack of trying. Continue reading

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