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U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to stop taking Zantac, removing drug from market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requesting manufacturers withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs…
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UPDATE: Fall River area reminded once again of the bravery of the young
UPDATE: The family of Shawny Smith has released a statement on social media. “It is with a heavy heart that…
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Causes
Sick Tiverton boy to meet his favorite team and player after outpouring of support
10-year-old ill Tiverton boy, who made a bucket list, will get to knock one of his wishes off of his…
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EDITORIAL: Local boy with aggressive brain cancer looking to fill his bucket list
Shawny Smith is 10 years old, from Tiverton, RI. He has a passion for football, plays for the Sakonnet Schooners…
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Community
Local fire departments receive grant money from the state to reduce cancer risk; $920,000 passed out overall
MARLBOROUGH – Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito today announced $920,000 in grant awards to 174 Massachusetts fire…
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Community
Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have…
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Community
Report: 95 percent of baby foods tested contained one or more toxic heavy metals
According to a report, 95 percent of baby foods tested contained one or more toxic heavy metals. Test results of…
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Community
CVS stops selling certain heartburn medications due to possible cancer risk
CVS Pharmacy has suspended the sale of all Zantac brand and CVS Health brand ranitidine products until further notice according…
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Community
Saint Anne’s Hospital named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care for fourth year in a row
Fall River, MA – For the fourth consecutive year, Saint Anne’s Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals…
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Causes
Cops for Kids with Cancer award donation to 6-month-old girl
Police Chief Edward Walsh is pleased to report that Cops for Kids with Cancer presented a local 6-month-old girl and…
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