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NEWS ABOUT: lamb

lamb stories: 2 news summaries

Meat Linked to Many Cancers

Consumption red meat tied to lung, liver as well as colon cancer

Dec 12, 07 3:48 AM CST
(Newser) - A diet rich in red meat has long been linked to a higher risk of colon cancer, but new research also ties it to lung, esophageal and liver cancers. A new study of over a half million participants focuses on consumption of beef, pork, lamb and processed meats—cold cuts,... More »

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cancer • lung cancer • beef • liver cancer • colorectal cancer • lamb • pancreatic cancer • red meat • pork

World's Tallest Man Weds, But Wife Doesn't Measure Up

Mongolian marries
5'6" hometown honey

Jul 12, 07 5:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - A 7-foot, 9-inch livestock herder from Inner Mongolia has tied the knot with a saleswoman two-thirds his height and almost half his age. Bao Xishun, 56, and Xia Shujuan, 29, had a traditional Mongolian ceremony and extravagant reception, and some 15 businesses looking to get in on the publicity sponsored... More »

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China • Inner Mongolia • marriage • wedding • tallest man in the world • tall • height • Bao Xishun • lamb • yurt • herdsman

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