Monday, April 25, 2011

Health News: [cancer]


Bright Lights: Pub night in support of B.C. Cancer Foundation
North Shore News Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:54 PM PDT
Teammates Jo Ann Lee (left) and Marsha MacKay.

Women's rugby teams try to play for 24 hours
Bennington Banner Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:40 PM PDT
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Members of two college rugby teams knew they would have to overcome their own psychological and physical barriers to play the game for 24 hours in order to set a world record and raise money for breast and colorectal cancer research.

Abbotsford residents have higher rates of cancer, asthma and depression
Abbotsford Mission Times Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:34 PM PDT
FVRD study indicates lifestyle and bad air are factors affecting Valley residents.

Lacrosse players deliver big time
The Delta Optimist Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:33 PM PDT
The Delta lacrosse community and beyond stepped up big time for the inaugural Lax-4-Life charity game, raising over $13,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Organizers are already looking forward to next year's event.

Acupuncture May Help Ease Hot Flashes Tied to Prostate Cancer Treatment
HealthCentral Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:31 PM PDT
Study was very small, but some men got quick relief, researchers say.

St. Jude embraces family
WTKR Norfolk Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:31 PM PDT
When a child undergoes treatment for cancer at St. Jude the entire family is embraced.

Watch: Can Dogs Sense Cancer?
ABC News Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:29 PM PDT
New evidence suggests that man's best friend may be able to detect the illness.

A health heads-up for FVRD residents
Hope Standard Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:27 PM PDT
People in the Fraser Valley Regional District are more likely than other B.C. residents to have health problems such as cancer, heart disease, asthma and diabetes.

Study tests interventions targeting multiple health-related behaviors in African American couples
Science Daily Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:26 PM PDT
Interventions to promote healthy behaviors, including eating more fruits and vegetables, increasing physical activity, and participating in cancer screenings, as well as prevention of HIV/sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), appear beneficial for African-American couples who are at high risk for chronic diseases, especially if one of the individuals is living with HIV (human immunodeficiency ...

5 A DAY For Under 50p, Says Cancer Charity, UK
Medical News Today Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:16 PM PDT
A review of supermarket prices has shown that five portions of fruits and vegetables can be bought for under 50p, despite rising food prices. The review of fruits and vegetable prices by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) found that even if people limit choice to fresh produce, it is still possible to buy five portions for just 42p. WCRF conducted the review following reports of people struggling ...




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