In a newly published study, Cleveland Clinic researchers have uncovered differences in the bacterial composition of breast tissue of healthy women vs. women with breast … Link Between Bacterial Imbalances and Breast CancerRead more
Cancer
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Cancer deaths and cases attributable to lifestyle factors and infections in China
The burden of cancer in China is high, and it is expected to further increase. Information on cancers attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors is … Cancer deaths and cases attributable to lifestyle factors and infections in ChinaRead more
Posted inNews / Pollution
Link between PM 2.5 and breast cancer
In a first, a study has established link between PM 2.5 and mammographic breast density, a strong and independent risk factor for breast cancer. The … Link between PM 2.5 and breast cancerRead more
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Long-Term Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use May Increase Cancer-Related Deaths for Certain Patients
Regular use of over-the-counter non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen is associated with an increased risk of dying in patients diagnosed with … Long-Term Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use May Increase Cancer-Related Deaths for Certain PatientsRead more
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J&J must pay $72 million for cancer death linked to talcum powder
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) was ordered by a Missouri state jury to pay $72 million of damages to the family of a woman whose death … J&J must pay $72 million for cancer death linked to talcum powderRead more
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FDA bans antibacterial soaps
In a final ruling announced Friday, the Food and Drug Administration is pulling from the market a wide range of antimicrobial soaps after manufacturers failed … FDA bans antibacterial soapsRead more
Posted in9/11 / Health / News / USA Empire
Number of 9/11-Linked Cancer Diagnoses Triples
In New York City, health officials say the number of people who have been diagnosed with 9/11-linked cancers has tripled. Nearly 5,500 first responders and … Number of 9/11-Linked Cancer Diagnoses TriplesRead more
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Hundreds of Cancer-Causing Chemicals Pollute Americans’ Bodies
Hundreds of cancer-causing chemicals are building up in the bodies of Americans, according to the first comprehensive inventory of the carcinogens that have been measured … Hundreds of Cancer-Causing Chemicals Pollute Americans’ BodiesRead more
Posted inHealth / Medicine / Protest / TPP / Trade / USA Empire
Why A Cancer Patient Faced Arrest to Fight TPP
I am a mom with advanced breast cancer. I lost my mother to breast cancer when I was 11. That’s why I was arrested last … Why A Cancer Patient Faced Arrest to Fight TPPRead more
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Cancer in China
A new report estimates there were 4.3 million new cancer cases and more than 2.8 million cancer deaths in China in 2015, with lung cancer … Cancer in ChinaRead more