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Concentrated Vitamin C Shown to Have Anti-Cancer Properties

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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant compound that is found in many fruits and vegetables such as lemons, oranges, grapefruits and cabbages. It can also be taken as a dietary supplement, either alone or as part of a multivitamin complex. According to researchers from the University of Iowa, the Vitamin C […]

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Excess Radiation Used in Breast Cancer Treatment

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A new study revealed that more than half of older American women who were diagnosed with early breast cancer may get more radiation therapy than they actually need, therefore increasing medical costs. Based on data from 2011, researchers had estimated that around $164 million in costs could have been saved by ordering a shorter radiation […]

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