9/24 Health Highlights, Sept. 24, 2021

Could a computer program help doctors spot breast cancer? New research says it can, and using it might reduce the need for extra testing. Read more
Saline spray slowed COVID's spread in lab study: It cut replication of the virus by 88% in tests of infected lung cells, but it does not offer full protection against infection or a cure for COVID-19. Read more
Japanese knotweed might make cold cuts more healthy: This annoying, invasive plant contains a chemical that could take the place of the preservative nitrite, which has been linked to cancer, in cured meats, researchers report. Read more
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