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Cosmetics Warning: Go Natural!
What you put on your skin goes directly into your body. Indeed, human autopsy studies have shown that mineral oil widely permeates our ... Read More
Hemp: Natural Benefits You Need To Know
For years, the benefits of hemp have been overshadowed due to its relation to marijuana. Despite the harmless amounts of THC ... Read More
Sulfate-Free Shampoo: Why You Should Switch Now
So apparently "sulfate free" is the new buzz on the beauty street. If you haven't been privy to this new trend, start pulling out your ... Read More
Top 10 Most Cancerous States
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Sun & Skin: The Dark Side Of Sun Exposure
People enjoy the sun. Some have even worshiped it. Sunlight is essential to many living things. But sunlight also has a dangerous side. It ... Read More
The Benefits Of…Cancer?
Everyday, we talk to people who are newly diagnosed with cancer…. To them, their worlds have just been turned upside down. They listen in ... Read More
Cancer Screenings: Is Your Doctor Telling You The Benefits AND Risks?
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Can Tumor Size Predict Who Benefits from Chemotherapy?
The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in the number of women diagnosed with T1a and T1b breast cancer. This rise in early-stage ... Read More
Nikki Giovanni: “These Are Our Best Years”
In 1995 poet and activist, Nikki Giovanni, was diagnosed with lung cancer. She refused to associate with negative outlooks for her future ... Read More
A Good Mandarin Is Easy To Find
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Top 5 Things To Know About Cancer Survivors
CHICAGO (AP) — It's National Cancer Survivors Day, and chances are good that you know at least one of them. LIKE BlackDoctor.org on ... Read More