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Chemicals in Tap Water, French Fries May Cause Breast Cancer

By J. Kelman, Newser User

Posted May 14, 2007 10:16 AM CDT

(Newser) – Hundreds of common chemicals—from a substance used in French fries to one found in tap water—may cause breast cancer, a new report linking the disease to everyday products suggests. Researchers say they've found a link between cancer in animals and more than 200... Read full story »

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