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Obesity causes 100,000 US cancers every year: study

AFP - Friday, November 6 10:17 pm

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Obesity causes more than 100,000 incidents of cancer in the US every year, the American Institute for Cancer Research said in estimates published Friday. More »

Poor nations 'face booming breast cancer threat'
AFP - Tuesday, November 3 11:32 am
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Breast cancer is becoming an increasingly global epidemic, plaguing more people in developing countries where mortality rates are higher and many lack access to care, US researchers warned. More »
Childhood obesity 'levelling off'
ITN - Tuesday, November 3 05:07 am
The rapid rise in child obesity may be levelling off, according to new figures analising levels forecast to 2020. More »
Parents urged to keep Hallowe'en healthy
ITN - Saturday, October 31 05:51 am
Parents are being urged to give children healthy Hallowe'en snacks rather than sweets and chocolates. More »
Swine flu jabs due in weeks
ITN - Friday, October 30 06:25 am
The Government has said that people at high risk from swine flu will hopefully receive their vaccinations by mid-December. More »
Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells
Reuters - Wednesday, October 28 10:35 am
LONDON (Reuters) - A molecule found in a curry ingredient can kill esophageal cancer cells in the laboratory, suggesting it might be developed as an anti-cancer treatment, scientists said on Wednesday. More »
Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells
Reuters - Wednesday, October 28 10:09 am
LONDON (Reuters) - A molecule found in a curry ingredient can kill oesophageal cancer cells in the laboratory, suggesting it might be developed as an anti-cancer treatment, scientists said on Wednesday. More »
NHS recommends 'screening' for depression
ITN - Wednesday, October 28 05:36 am
Patients with illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease should be screened for depression, according to new NHS guidance. More »
Composer Lloyd Webber has prostate cancer - report
Reuters - Monday, October 26 11:06 am
LONDON (Reuters) - Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the BBC reported on Sunday. More »