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Research
How Do We Taste Salt?
Salt has played an essential role in trade, culture, and nutrition throughout history – as far back as 6050 B.C., according to some reports. However, in all that time, one mystery has remained: How…
Cancer
Gene Mutations and Inherited Cancer Risk
If a certain type of cancer runs in your family, you may be a candidate for genetic testing. That's according to new recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force…
Cancer
Research: Aging and Your Risk for Blood Cancer
Aging is the single biggest unavoidable risk factor for cancer. We know that. As people age, certain changes in blood forming stem cells may contribute to acute myeloid leukemia (AML)…