But the most disturbing effect may be their link with cancer.

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As for the impact on viewers, the effect of disturbing and violent images is hard to measure, said Elana Newman, who teaches psychology at the University of Tulsa and is a specialist in psychological trauma.

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It's disturbing how little investors know about fees or their effect on expected returns.

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The effect of the rising oil price on America could be even more disturbing.

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