PLoS Medicine
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BMI genotype and breast cancer risk
For breast cancer prevention, a new study provides evidence for lifestyle modification to reduce weight gain in adults. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Tobacco Use in Asia Linked to Higher Risk of Death
Tobacco smoking has been linked to approximately 2 million deaths among adult men and women in Asia in recent years, according to a new study that predicts a rising death toll. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Rising tobacco epidemic in Asia linked to elevated risk of death
A new study estimates that tobacco smoking has been linked to approximately 2 million deaths among adult men and women in Asia in recent years and predicts a rising death toll. Read MoreJun 9, 2014
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Early HIV treatment also can prevent TB: study
Anti-retroviral therapy can prevent tuberculosis, even in people with early HIV disease. Read MoreAug 2, 2012