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Little sign the public will heed the IARC's meat warning

Public reactions to the IARC’s report have been mostly dismissive, with people in general believing that as long as their diets stay balanced they

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France

IARC risks confusion with report on cancer-causing meats

The International Agency of Research into Cancer (IARC) has been accused of misleading the public and the media after classifying processed meat

26/10/2015

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Processed meats cause cancer, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) says processed meat is “carcinogenic to humans” putting sausages in the same category as asbestos and cigarettes

26/10/2015

Sport

Dutch great Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer

Netherlands football legend Johan Cruyff has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 68-year-old was informed of the illness last week after undergoing

22/10/2015

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Saving brain cells during cancer surgery

Brainy imaging Leaving as much healthy tissue intact as possible is obviously of great importance when operating to remove brain tumours. To find

19/10/2015

Brazil

Brazilian Christ turns pink

Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue is being lit in bright pink throughout October to raise awareness for breast cancer. The event is the

06/10/2015

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Triathletes join the fight against breast cancer

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USA

Carter: former US President has brain cancer

Former US President Jimmy Carter has told reporters he has been diagnosed with brain cancer and will undergo radiation treatment. It comes barely a

20/08/2015

Sport

Basso to be released from hospital after successful cancer op

Tinkoff-Saxo rider Ivan Basso will be released from hospital on Thursday after undergoing a successful operation to remove his left testicle

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Dirty business: mafia's toxic waste crimes spread across Europe

The illegal dumping of domestic and sometimes even hazardous industrial waste by the mafia has long been a problem in Italy. Now it has emerged that

24/06/2015

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Scientists warn against mobile phone 'radiation'

Scientists are warning against the constant use of mobile phones, lap tops, tablets and other wireless devices. They claim too much electromagnetic

12/05/2015

World News

World Cancer Day: what are the prospects of battling the disease?

Cancer is the cause of 26% of deaths in the EU, with 1.3 million fatalities in 2011. Here are some of the latest facts about the disease reported in

04/02/2015

United Kingdom

"Stephen's Story" cancer campaigner dies, aged 19

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Triumphant comeback for British tennis star Ross Hutchins after cancer battle

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Air pollution causes cancer says World Health Organisation

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iknife can sniff out cancer tissue

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