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Daily dose: Oct. 26 health headlines

Here's your daily dose of the latest health and science news and what you need to know:

WHO: Processed meat causing cancer

The France-based International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the WHO, added processed meat such as hot dogs and ham to its group 1 list, which already includes tobacco, asbestos and diesel fumes, for which there is "sufficient evidence" of cancer links.

Experts: US drug prices should reflect value to patients

A panel of medical experts said on Friday the prices of prescription medicines in the United States need to be brought in line with the value they bring to patients instead of continuing to let drug makers set any price they choose.

ICYMI: A year after traumatic brain injury, Jackie Lithgow is back on track

Last year, Jackie Lithgow was the victim of an assault that left him unable to speak, stand, sit, or swallow. Now, he's running a 5K. Read his story here.

Burning belly fat starts with the basics

Crunches, crunches, and more crunches are not the answer. Here's how to get a flat stomach without doing a single exercise.

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