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Ask Dr. Sandy: Tall Women and Cancer
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A new study links height and cancer risk.
Researchers found that for every 4-inch increase in height, there was at least a 13% increase in cancer risk.
But why?
Find out on this installment of Ask Dr. Sandy.
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