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Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks
It's the shine that attracts ultraviolet rays, but sunscreen base can help, expert says

Gum Disease, HPV a Double Whammy
The two work in tandem to increase risk of tongue cancer, study shows

Green Tea, Fruit Extracts Touted as Potential Cancer Fighters
Preliminary research shows promise against colorectal, prostate and oral tumors

Oral Sex Implicated in Some Throat and Neck Cancers
HPV virus is cause; vaccination may reduce incidence, experts say

Smoking Boosts Risk for Head, Neck Cancers
Habit is even more dangerous for women than men, major study finds

Gum Disease Boosts Tongue Cancer Risk in Men
Periodontitis viruses could trigger the malignancies, researchers say

Genetic Alterations Found in Head and Neck Cancers
Changes occur even in tissue surrounding the tumor, study reports

Journal Retracts Fraudulent Oral Cancer Studies
New England Journal of Medicine articles didn't affect patient care, experts say

Ultrasound Successful in Thyroid Nodule Trial
Could eliminate need for surgery in many cases, researchers say

Surgeons Pioneer New Jaw Reconstruction Technique
It could help patients disfigured by oral cancers