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Science News for May 5, 2000


Use of smokeless tobacco may lead to breast cancer, Wake Forest team reports

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine report a significant increase in breast cancer risk among Eastern Band Cherokee women who use smokeless tobacco. The study found that the risk of breast cancer rose almost eightfold compared to non-users, highlighting potential health concerns with alternative nicotine products.

SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·DateMay 5, 2000