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Among Non-Smokers, Men Have Higher Lung Cancer Death Rates

A new study sheds light on lung cancer deaths in lifelong nonsmokers. The study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, includes these findings: Among people who never smoked cigarettes, women aren’t more likely than men to die of lung cancer. The rate of lung cancer deaths in …

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Wendy's Continues Trend Toward Better Nutrition

COLUMBUS – Wendy’s International Inc. said Thursday it will begin frying french fries and breaded chicken items with non-hydrogenated oil, continuing a shift to offer healthier menu choices. “The trend is for a bit healthier,” said Lori Estrada, Wendy’s senior vice president for research and development. “We wanted to look …

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Report: North Korea Denies Missile Launch Preparations

TOKYO – The United States and Japan urged North Korea on Saturday not to proceed with reported plans to test-fire a long-range missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. But North Korean officials denied such preparations, the Kyodo News agency reported, citing an unidentified South Korean official. U.S. Ambassador to …

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