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Comedian confronts cancer with jokes and then a book - Arizona Republic

Comedian confronts cancer with jokes and then a book Arizona Republic, AZ - 11 hours ago

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LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Blog Readers with News of South African Ban on Mesothelioma-Causing Asbestos

LegalView, on its mesothelioma blog, recently reported an asbestos ban on the use, manufacture and processing of the cancer-causing contaminant. Asbestos was mined for decades in South Africa and since the 1960s mesothelioma cancer and related illnesses have been associated with inhalation of the deadly fibers. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb829294.htm

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LegalView Releases News on Asbestos Contaminated Housing Project Where Crews Hid Asbestos Leak with Dirt

LegalView reported on its mesothelioma blog about an asbestos contamination that occurred in Miami during the construction of an affordable housing project. The project, now likely to cost five times the original estimate, was contaminated after crews clearing the area hid an asbestos leak with piles of dirt. (PRWeb Apr 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb852214.htm

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Trans fat may increase breast cancer risk - Food Consumer

Trans fat may increase breast cancer risk Food Consumer, IL - 18 hours ago

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Anaesthetic drug 'numbs memory'

Low doses of a commonly-used anaesthetic could prevent painful memories forming, say researchers.

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