Is the modern world giving us cancer? Maverick scientist Devra Lee Davis is afraid she knows the answer
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Epidemiologist Devra Lee Davis believes that environmental pollutants, when consumed by humans, may contribute to hormone-related cancers, as well as infertility. The pollutants, such as synthetic pesticides, may be initially absorbed by fish, beef cattle, and other food sources.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1995
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Who poisoned Maryann Ma?
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Molecular biologist Maryann Ma was poisoned in Jun 1995 by 820-1,300 microcuries of P-32, a radioactive phosphorous isotope, which apparently was put on her lunch. Ma was pregnant at the time and she suspects her boss who seemed not to want her to take time off to have the baby.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1996
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I am not afraid: for years I've kept my panic attacks a secret. Now I'm going public with my fear
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A victim of panic attacks describes the debilitating experience. The attacks can come at any time and they seem to go on for hours, although it is usually only seconds or minutes, and the aftermath of anticipating another attack can last for weeks. However, help is available.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1996
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