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Colds May Trigger Childhood Cancers

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the staying-in-a-bubble-until-you're-twenty dept.

Tiger4 writes "BBC News is reporting that the incidence of childhood cancers may be affected by the colds that child has had. From the Article: 'Scientists have found further compelling evidence infections such as colds may trigger childhood cancers. The University of Newcastle-led team looked at 3,000 childhood cancers in 0 to 14-year-olds from 1954 to 1998, the European Journal of Cancer reported. Researchers found unusual clusters of brain tumors and leukemia which were typical of infection-related disease.' As much as an 8 percent increase was observed. However, the article goes on to say that some risks go down with very early exposure to other children, 'In April, a Leukemia Research Fund study found that children introduced to nursery before the age of one were found to be at lower risk of leukemia.'"

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  1. Living condition by biocute · · Score: 2, Funny

    If a kid has to suffer cold, most likely her family's financial condition is not good, therefore cannot provide a lot of necessary nutritions to her developing body. Could this be the cause too?

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  2. Re:Hmm,... by Darius+Jedburgh · · Score: 2, Funny

    You must be a victim of spell-checker overuse during childhood.

  3. Re:Intelligent Design on cancer. by Seumas · · Score: 2, Funny

    The Intelligent Designer works in Mysterious Ways. Who are we to question? It's all part of the Intelligent Designer's plan. Cancer is probably just the Intelligent Designer's method of solving the need for more angels in Heaven.

    At least, that's my understanding from watching crazy religious people any time tragedy strikes.

  4. Re:Suspect data quality. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    You knew a number of people that died in the 50s? Damn, you're old.

  5. Grossly misinformed! by modecx · · Score: 5, Funny

    Haven't you ever watched TV? The rich never shit or piss!

    They're obviously wealthy enough to have someone do it for them!

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  6. Yes... by eosp · · Score: 2, Funny

    Just another excuse to stay home from school.

  7. I think a few colds.. by teknomage1 · · Score: 3, Funny

    I think a few colds causing Childhood Cancer are a small price to pay for the continual protection from Martian Invasion that the common cold provides us.

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  8. Re:EVERYONE suffers from colds. by HillaryWBush · · Score: 2, Funny

    As long as human mortality maintains its steady 100% average your statement is fact.