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A Life of Science, December 2012
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For Your Health
Anne McTiernanMid-morning snacks sabotage weight loss
Dieters who snack between breakfast and lunch lose less weight compared to those who don’t. The short interval between breakfast and lunch, not the time of day, may be to blame.
10 tips for healthier holidays
From stress relief to exercise and nutrition, our experts offer advice for cancer survivors and anyone else who wants a less stressful season.
Colon cancer: Aspirin, ibuprofen lower death risk
Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is linked to significant reductions in colorectal cancer mortality.
Science matters
First in decades: Mechanics of cell cycle discovered
Understanding the endocycle, which fuels growth in some human tissues, has implications for cancer and some degenerative diseases.


Tackling cancer in the developing world
More than 20 percent of the world’s cancer cases are caused by common infectious diseases. By collaborating with colleagues in Uganda, where infection-related cancers are common, we are accelerating new prevention and treatment breakthroughs.


Transplants viable for older patients
To be eligible for a transplant to treat blood cancers, the age limit used to be 40. Now, patients 60 and older who undergo mini-transplants have survival rates comparable to younger patients.
Get to Know Us
Dr. Corey Casper Breaking the link between cancer and infectious diseases
Dr. Corey Casper is striving to reduce the world’s cancer burden by preventing and treating cancers caused by common infections.
Hutchinson Center in the News
He finally gets chance to thank donor for giving
The Seattle Times, Nov. 22, 2011


Hutch High provides DNA for additional scientific learning
The Issaquah Press, Nov. 15, 2011


'Mini' stem cell transplant may help seniors with blood cancer
U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 1, 2011



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World AIDS Day10 myths about HIV vaccine research

The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, headquartered at the Hutchinson Center, debunks the top misunderstandings about HIV vaccine efforts.

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