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Are Potato Chips And French Fries About To Get Healthier? Last Updated: 12:13 PM 08/03/08 - Four food manufacturers agreed to reduce levels of a cancer-causing chemical in their potato chips and french fries under a settlement announced Friday by the state attorney general's office. (Full Story)
	Certain Cholesterol Levels May Increase Your Cancer Risk Last Updated: 7:08 AM 08/26/08 - Diabetes patients need to keep an eye on their cholesterol, not only for their heart health, but also as a way to prevent cancer. (Full Story)
	Childhood Cancer Study Identifies Gene Last Updated: 7:11 AM 08/25/08 - Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a gene that appears to cause a common form of childhood cancer. (Full Story)
	Breakthrough Might One Day Help You If You Need Blood Last Updated: 12:22 PM 08/24/08 - Scientists say they've found an efficient way to make red blood cells from human embryonic stem cells. (Full Story)
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	Sewage Spill Last Updated: 11:09 AM 08/22/08 - New Bern officials say a cable crew plowed through a sewer service in New Bern, spilling sewage near Brice Creek. (Full Story)
	Red Flags Are Flying At the Beach: High Rip Current Threat Last Updated: 9:35 PM 08/22/08 - Red flags are warning you to stay out of the water off our coast, as the threat of potentially deadly rip currents is high. (Full Story)
	Guilford Residents May Be Able To Get Flu Shots At The Polls Last Updated: 2:33 AM 08/21/08 - Eight polling places in Guilford County will offer flu shots to registered voters in November. (Full Story)
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	Study: You Can Chew Gum & Get Well At The Same Time Last Updated: 8:18 PM 08/18/08 - British researchers say chewing gum and recovering from surgery at the same time isn't only possible, it's a great idea. (Full Story)
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