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Is Autism Associated with A Viral Infection?

David Kirby | Posted 10.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Nimh, Cleveland Clinic, National Cancer Institute, Nih, University of Nevada, Dr. Thomas INsel, Autism, Retroviruses, Vaccines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, XMRV Virus, Living News
David Kirby

New findings have potential significance for a number of disorders including, it turns out, autism.

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The National Cancer Institute Should Delay Its Collaboration With Love/Avon

Samuel S. Epstein | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Cosmetic Ingredients, Avon Army of Women, Nci, Parabens, National Cancer Institute, M.D., Health, Samuel S. Epstein, Women's Health, Carcinogens, Cosmetics, The Avon Foundation, Dr. Susan Love, Living News
Samuel S. Epstein

The NCI should insist that Avon reformulate its products to phase out all toxic ingredients and replace them by safe alternatives before proceeding with their important initiative.

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Where's the Bailout for My Cancer Patients?

Dr. Jon LaPook | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living

Read More: National Cancer Institute, Ted Kennedy Brain Cancer, Ted Kennedy Dies, Senator Ted Kennedy, Brain Cancer, Living News
Dr. Jon LaPook

There could be no better tribute to Sen. Kennedy or wiser investment in our own futures than to fix a broken system that threatens to bankrupt us while inadequately addressing cancer research.

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Cancer Research and the Stimulus

Susan Sawyers | Posted 08.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Harold Varmus, War on Cancer, National Cancer Institute, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Economic Stimulus Package, Funmi Olopade, Funding, Cancer Research, Daniel Catenacci, Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, Robert Weinberg, National Institutes of Health, Politics News
Susan Sawyers

Rsearchers, although grateful for the TARP money, say what's needed is a long-term financial commitment without the shackles of spending deadlines and separate accounting for federal funding.

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"Chicken Soup" Takes on Cancer

Bruce Kluger | Posted 04.18.2009 | Living

Read More: National Cancer Institute, Economic Stimulus Package, David Tabatsky, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Hester Hill Schnipper, Arlen Spector, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cancer Book: 101 Stories of Courage, Cancer, National Institutes of Health, Support & Love, Living News
Bruce Kluger

When Taylor Gettinger, a high school junior from Dwight, Illinois, learned that she had brain cancer, it seemed as if the entire community showed up to support her and her family.

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