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Tobacco Marketing Promotes Youth Cigarette Use
But landmark report also says mass media anti-tobacco campaigns work, too

Health Tip: Prepare for a Pap Test
Help prevent an inaccurate result

Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo
Zoledronic acid stabilized mineral density in premenopausal women, study finds

Dietary Supplements May Pose Risk to Older Cancer Survivors
It's unclear if pills help keep them healthier or put them in danger of disease recurrence

Osteo Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo
Zoledronic acid stabilized mineral density in premenopausal women, study finds

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Won’t Cause Cancer
New analysis shows no effect from statin meds, which include Lipitor, Crestor

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Worth the Cost: Study
But authors admit the data is sketchy and the shot proves more expensive for older women

Skin Cancer Carries Its Own Scent
Researchers hope to develop noninvasive test to detect malignancies

Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment
Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds

Imaging System Lets Doctors ’See’ Cancer During Surgery
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells