Brave 11-year-old boy who was fighting a rare form of cancer, at the same time as his mother, dies at
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Married people are less likely to break bones in their old age
Married people are less likely to break bones in their old age because they are better at looking after themselves,
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Baby is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with a rare cancer
Four-month-old baby boy is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with a cancer so rare it affects only 88
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Looking beyond mutations, researchers take a new approach to an old oncogene
KRAS is one of the most commonly mutated and widely studied genes in cancer; a quick PubMed search for KRAS
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Perceived socioeconomic status can affect how old we feel
A recent study finds that how older adults perceive their socioeconomic status influences how old they feel and their attitudes
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Plant pigments may preserve lung function into old age
Flavonoids are a class of polyphenols, or natural chemicals, that can be found in plants. They fulfill many roles. As
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Why getting the new shingles vaccine is a good idea—even if you got the old one
It’s a good idea for most Canadians 50 and older to get the newest vaccine to prevent shingles—even if they’ve
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Family of girl allergic to SUMMER cancel their holiday
Girl, 4, who is allergic to SUMMER: Parents are forced to cancel holiday to Tenerife over fears the trip could
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