May 7 – Black legged ticks, Melanoma Monday, bowel cancer trial

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Posted May 7, 2012 7:19 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

  • Scientists are warning that the black legged tick is moving north.
  • May 7th is Melanoma Monday.
  • Clinical trials have started to find if an ingredient found in curry can prevent bowel cancer.
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