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Heart Problems May Arise With Breast Cancer Treatment

For some breast cancer patients, chemotherapy and radiation can cause serious heart complications, which may lead to a more complex treatment plan and permanent heart damage.

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Handwriting Changes May Indicate Alzheimer's Progression

Shaky lettering or an indecipherable signature often signals further decline in a person with Alzheimer's disease.

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How a Small Colombian Village Became a Center of Alzheimer's Research

An uncommon genetic mutation has pushed a small village in Colombia into the epicenter of Alzheimer's research.

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Linnea Duff: Living with Late-Stage Lung Cancer

Diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer seven years ago, this artist, writer, mother of three and clinical trial veteran continues to lead a dynamic life.

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For Some, Tanning is a Serious Addiction

A report finds many skin cancer survivors refuse to wear sunblock and still regularly visit tanning booths, posing the age-old question of why people stick with habits they know will damage their health.

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