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It could be the long sought after game-changer in the fight against cancer. New trials have seen spectacular results from essentially "re-educating" your immune system to fight the disease. The combination of these new immunotherapy drugs are effective against most types of cancer, especially some of the hardest to treat types.

Contact lenses may increase the risk of eye infections, new research shows. Three times the normal proportion of bacteria was found on the eyes of those wearing lenses as compared to non-wearers. The lenses appear to pick up the impurities before placement in the eye. The bacteria can trigger infections and inflammation.

And... you may want to do your laundry more often, say experts. Bath towels were found to harbor mold and bacteria after only 3 or 4 uses, both of those can cause illnesses. In addition to more frequent washing, make sure you hang your bath towels up after use so they dry properly and turn on the fan and open the door to reduce humidity in the bathroom. While you're at it, wash your bed sheets once a week as well, for the same reasons.

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