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A few years ago, I had to undergo meniscus surgery on my right knee. I had shaved my leg beforehand, as requested. After receiving the spinal anesthesia, the surgeon told me that I should have shaved ...

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When most people think of lung cancer, smoking is usually the first cause that comes to mind. But surprisingly, up to 1 in 5 ...