cancer
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How To Be Part Of The Decline In Cancer Death Rates
Death rates from cancer are down by 27 per cent over the last 25 years, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. Smoking is a big part of that (lung cancer deaths are way down), and treatments have gotten better over the decades.
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What’s The Safest Way To Get A Tan?
I’m so diligent about my sunscreen these days that my skin now, in November, is still the same light beige colour that it was all winter. But if you yearn for that sun-kissed glow, you’re probably wondering what is the best way to get a tan – and whether any method is truly safe.
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How High Is The Cancer Rate In Your Town? [Interactive Table]
Cancer is among the leading causes of death in Australia. As far too many of us know, its impact on individuals and communities can be devastating. But how does cancer affect Australia overall? To find out, we mapped cancer rates across the whole country – search for your postcode here.
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You Don’t Need To Worry About Aluminium In Your Deodorant
There’s a whole market for aluminium-free deodorants. They’re marketed as natural or vaguely better for you. But hold up a sec: why are you avoiding aluminium, which (unlike those natural deodorants) can actually stop you from sweating? It’s fine.