October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing increased focus on how cancer can and should be diagnosed and treated. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer survival rates are linked directly to New Jersey’s breast cancer treatment research. In an article posted on HNGN.com, it was noted that dozens of new breast cancer drugs have
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161,400 Mazdas Recalled for Car Doors Opening Mid-Drive
Loose screws are behind a Mazda recall affecting a total of 161,400 of the automaker’s vehicles. Automotivenews.com reports that these loose screws can cause the doors of Mazda 6 vehicles to open while being driven. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has stated that the latch mounting screws in the doors are the focus of the
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New Jersey Construction Worker Injured by Chop Saw, Saved by State Trooper
A construction worker was seriously injured while working in the median of the Garden State Parkway, but was rescued by a police officer, according to NJ.com. The man received a deep laceration when the chopsaw he was working with malfunctioned and hit him in the chest. According to reports, the 31-year-old construction worker was working with
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Gree Recalls 2.2 Million Dehumidifiers for Property Damage-Causing Fire Hazards
Gree Electric Appliances has issued a recall with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for dehumidifiers that present a serious fire and burn injury risk. The company is recalling 2.2 million products in the U.S. and an additional 52,500 in Canada, with 12 dehumidifier brands affected. According to reports, dehumidifiers included in the recall have
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Study Finds Similarities Between 12 Types of Cancer Tumors
Scientists from the National Institutes of Health’s Cancer Genome Atlas found that their studies have revealed strong similarities between 12 different types of cancer tumors. As reported by The Los Angeles Times, sequencing technologies and computing methods used by researchers found similarities in the molecular profiles of the tumors. Those involved with the study examined tumors
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