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Canada opposition boss was part of separatist group

Canada opposition boss was part of separatist group

Canada's main opposition New Democratic Party, already hobbled by the sickness of leader Jack Layton, hit more problems on Tuesday when it emerged his interim successor had belonged to a Quebec separatist party.
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More Wine Please! Scientists Say a Glass Can Prevent Sunburns, Skin Damage

No need to feel ashamed about having a glass of wine during dinner. While physicians deem red wine to be healthy for the heart, a recent study from the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council concludes that a compound found in grapes or grape derivatives may actually protect skin cells from skin-damaging ultraviolet radiation.
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Cancerous Tumors are Parasitic Organisms, Says New Study

Parasites are living species detrimental to the existence of its host organism, which while depending on the host for survival, also function independently without paying heed to the host's bodily commands. In a metaphorical level, it definitely makes sense to compare cancerous tumors to parasites. But according to a recent study published by the University of California, Berkeley, "the generation of cancer is just another form of speciation, the evolution of new species."
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Hot Dogs, Other Processed Meat Increase Cancer Risk

Studies show a strong link between different types of cancer and processed meats. Eating 50-grams of processed meat, or one hot dog a day, could give you a 21% risk of colorectal cancer, according to studies at the American Institute of Cancer Research.
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Tall Women More Prone to Cancer?

If you are short, you might envy a tall person but a study published in the Lancet Oncology shows that tall people are more prone to cancers.

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