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Does the Gardasil vaccine do more harm than good?

Does the Gardasil vaccine do more harm than good?

Current evidence indicates the two vaccines developed to protect against human papillomavirus (HPV), Gardasil and Cervarix, are effective and safe to use. Find out more...
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  • Heard by Susie
Does vitamin D protect against cancer?

Does vitamin D protect against cancer?

Does vitamin D protect against cancer?
  • 553 views
  • Heard by Emma
Night shift work

Are nightshift workers more likely to get cancer?

The evidence of a link between working night shift and cancer risk is accumulating. However, if the effect is real, it is likely to be a small increase in risk. Find out more...
  • 1890 views
  • Heard by Fiona
Does drinking water from plastic drink bottles cause cancer?

Does drinking water from plastic drink bottles cause cancer?

Does drinking water from plastic bottles that have been left in a warm car increase your risk of getting cancer?
  • 268 views
  • Heard by Louise
Can wearing a bra to bed increase your risk of breast cancer?

Can wearing a bra to bed increase your risk of breast cancer?

Can wearing a bra to bed increase your risk of breast cancer?
  • 246 views
  • Heard by Millie
Does radiation from microwaves cause cancer?

Does radiation from microwaves cause cancer?

I heat food in my microwave pretty much every day of the week. One of my friends said microwaves can made food radioactive. Surely that's not true?
  • 276 views
  • Heard by Johnson
Dark Side of Tanning video

Is it true that if you don’t get burnt you won’t get skin cancer?

Is it true that if you don’t get burnt you won’t get skin cancer?
  • 124 views
  • Heard by Jane
Can artificial sweeteners cause cancer?

Can artificial sweeteners cause cancer?

A direct association between artificial sweeteners and cancer has been disproven recently by the US Food and Drug Administration, but is it still a factor...
  • 280 views
  • Heard by David
Can deodorants and antiperspirants with aluminium cause cancer?

Can deodorants and antiperspirants with aluminium cause cancer?

Can deodorants and antiperspirants with aluminium cause cancer?
  • 250 views
  • Heard by Jean
I heard that roll-your-own cigarettes are more natural and safe – is that true?

I heard that roll-your-own cigarettes are more natural and safe – is that true?

I heard that roll-your-own cigarettes are more natural and safe – is that true?
  • 225 views
  • Heard by Jess
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