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**More data are needed on how animal antibiotics are used and on the efficacy of alternatives in order to accelerate the use of antibiotic-free options. A new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts says the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance have created a growing global threat because the use of antibiotics drives resistance expansion...

**The already controversial decision by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, determining the widely used herbicide glyphosate probably causes cancer in humans, is now subject to more debate. Armed with recent evidence, critics of the report charge that IARC should have considered unpublished data that may have altered the report’s 2015 conclusion...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers say former NBA coach George Irvine has died. He was 69 and had been battling cancer. The Pacers announced the death Tuesday after speaking with Irvine's family. He became Indiana's head coach in 1984 after three seasons as an assistant with the team. He ...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Jim Kelly is drawing upon his professional and personal heartbreak, including his own two-time battle with cancer to inspire others on how to beat the disease. The Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback has teamed with several cancer organizations and pharmaceutical giant Merck to produce a promotional campaign titled "Your Cancer Game Plan...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Health officials in Washington state say there's no indication synthetic turf playfields made of recycled rubber cause cancer in young people. The Department of Health issued a report Wednesday that said if the crumb-rubber fields did so, there would be a lot more ill soccer players in Washington...

ATLANTA (AP) — Longtime TNT broadcaster Craig Sager was remembered for his love of family, sports and colorful attire on Tuesday at a memorial service that produced laughs and tears. Among those attending the service were San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and members of Sager's Turner Sports TV family, including Ernie Johnson and Reggie Miller...

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State University says its live tiger mascot has died following months of treatment for a rare form of cancer. A statement from the school Tuesday says Mike VI was euthanized by Dr. David Baker of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. ...

HOUSTON (AP) — The son of TNT basketball broadcaster Craig Sager says his father is set to undergo a third bone marrow and stem cell transplant Wednesday as he continues his cancer fight. Craig Sager II announced the procedure on Twitter on Tuesday, saying the marrow will be provided by an anonymous donor...

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — A University of Idaho football recruit has died of cancer. The school announced that 18-year-old Jace Malek died Sunday. Coach Paul Petrino in a statement says he's thankful Malek was part of the team and he made Petrino a better father, coach and person...