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By Oscar L. Bronsther, M.D. Once a patient has been diagnosed with cancer and the tumor has been removed, both physician and patient must ask, ...
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The tanning industry was not very happy when Obamacare imposed a new 10 percent tax on salon revenues. However, that tax, combined with increased awareness ...
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