Dysfunctional white blood cells linked to heightened melanoma risk

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Mayo Clinic study has found that 8 million to 10 million Americans over age 40 have an overabundance of cloned white blood cells, or lymphocytes, that hamper their immune systems. Although many who have this condition—called monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis—do not experience any symptoms, a recent study shows they may have an elevated risk for several health complications, including melanoma. 

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