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  1. I'm reminded when I see the Common Periwinkle - Vinca Major of a related plant, the Madagascar Periwinkle - Vinca Rosea. It's the source of Vincristine, a #chemotherapy drug that those of us who have #Lymphoma behind us are grateful for.

  2. A #Pennsylvania study suggests links between #fracking and #asthma, #lymphoma in #children

    Story by By MARC LEVY, Associated Press, August 15, 2023

    "Children who lived closer to #NaturalGas wells in heavily drilled Pennsylvania were more likely to develop a relatively rare form of cancer, and nearby residents of all ages had an increased chance of severe asthma reactions, researchers said in reports released Tuesday evening.

    "The taxpayer-funded research by the University of Pittsburgh adds to a body of evidence suggesting links between the #GasIndustry and certain health problems. The researchers found what they called significant associations between gas industry activity and two ailments: asthma and a relatively rare type of cancer in children called lymphoma."

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