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Health & Medicine / Cancer

Perhaps, but the side effects could get you too

by Karen Wright

From the June 2001 issue, published online June 1, 2001

Vital Signs: Confusing Cues
A spreading rash signals something far more dangerous than a skin condition. November 02, 2009

Sauerkraut, Mustard, Relish, and (Slightly Increased Risk of) Cancer
For anyone who thought hot dogs were the healthiest food around, some new research will come as a sad surprise. October 16, 2009

The Era of Nanoparticle Drugs Begins With Erection Cream
Tiny drug-carrying balls of sugar are delivering medicine in novel—and very useful—ways. October 09, 2009

The Big Idea That Might Beat Cancer and Cut Health-Care Costs by 80 Percent
Paul Ewald says infections are responsible for at least four-fifths of all cancers—and we have the tools to prevent them. September 30, 2009

A New Rx for Cancer: Ignore It (Sometimes)
Dr. H. Gilbert Welch says cancer treatments are often worse than the tumors—especially because some of them go away naturally. September 25, 2009

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