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Why circumcision reduces HIV risk

The decreased risk of HIV infection in circumcised men cannot be explained by a reduction in sores from conditions such as herpes, according to research published in PLoS Medicine.

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Study shows how normal cells influence tumor growth

It was once thought that the two communities of cells within a cancerous breast tumor – fast-growing malignant cells and the normal cells that surround them – existed independently, without interaction. Then evidence emerged indicating that the normal-looking cells encouraged … Continue reading

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