Cancer rates shift as breast rise and lung drop in study
A National Cancer Institute report shows breast cancer at its highest incidence in history while lung cancer falls among men to its lowest rate this decade. The study covers 1950 through 1985, noting breast cancer deaths remain highest among women and that screening has not yet cut mortality enough to meet potential gains.
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National Cancer Institute
NCI
America
Fraud exposed groundhog myth in Punxsutawney feature
Report disputes Punxsutawney Phil's weather fame and lore citing groundhog biology and Weather Service facts. It quotes Penn State wildlife expert Brittingham and notes Phil’s age myth, elixir festival, and Candlemas links while debunking the February 2 significance.
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Phil
Pennsylvania
William Null
Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce
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Margaret
Brittingham
Wildlife Resources
Penn State University
National Weather Service
James Wagner
Santa Claus
Tooth Fairy
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