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This Natural, Zero-Calorie Sweetener Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Cancer


In an unexpected twist in the fight against cancer, humble kitchen bacteria and a plant best known for sweetening tea could one day help in treating one of humanity's deadliest diseases, new research suggests.

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