cancer risk

WHO: Processed Meat Causes Cancer and Is as Bad as Smoking

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, processed meats - such as bacon, hot dogs, sausages and ham -…

9 years ago

Study: Taller People at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer and Melanoma

According to a new study, taller people have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer and skin cancer, among other…

9 years ago

Unhealthy lifestyle behind more than 4 in 10 cancers

According to British experts, more than 4 in 10 cancers could be prevented if people led healthier lives. Latest figures…

10 years ago

Obesity linked to 10 of most common cancers

Obesity puts people at greater risk of developing 10 of the most common cancers, according to research in the Lancet…

10 years ago

Vitamins lower male cancer risk

US researchers have claimed that taking a daily multivitamin pill may lower the risk of developing cancer in men. Their…

12 years ago

Still no evidence of harm by mobile phone exposure

According to a major safety review for the UK's Health Protection Agency (HPA), there is still no evidence mobile phones…

13 years ago

Acrylamide alert: cancer-risk chemical found in crisps, biscuits and instant coffee

Food companies in UK have been warned about the presence of acrylamide,  cancer-risk chemical, in everyday products ranging from crisps…

13 years ago

Taking aspirin every day can prevent and possibly even treat cancer

New evidence suggests that taking a low dose of aspirin every day can prevent and possibly even treat cancer, as the…

13 years ago

Aspirin reduces cancer risk by 60%. A Newcastle University study.

A major British study found that taking aspirin regularly can reduce the long-term risk of cancer by 60%. Researchers found…

13 years ago