Health News : cancer - News from other sources. | | | | | | | Nike cutting ties to Livestrong Fri, 31 May, 2013 02:57 PM PDT AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Nike, which helped build Lance Armstrong's Livestrong cancer charity into a global brand and introduced its familiar yellow wristband, is cutting ties with the foundation in the latest fallout from the former cyclist's doping scandal. Continue reading | | NY Cancer Society says sweet smokes aimed at kids Fri, 31 May, 2013 02:57 PM PDT They come in brightly colored, shiny packages in fun flavors like chocolate, blueberry, gummy bear, wine and pink berry. But the American Cancer Society says the little cigars and packages of loose tobacco are aimed at kids and are just as deadly as cigarettes. Continue reading | | | | | | Sneakers help hospitalized kids move forward Fri, 31 May, 2013 02:43 PM PDT LHS junior and AP Art student Ali Minatel puts the finishing touches on the pair of shoes she has designed for a little boy battling cancer. "I made these Superman-themed because I want to make that little boy feel like a hero," Minatel said. "I want him to feel like he is going to win." Continue reading | | | Readers Feel... Fri, 31 May, 2013 02:37 PM PDT During 2013, it's estimated 15,000 texans will be diagnosed with lung cancer, 87 percent of which are related to smoking. To help bring that number down, the World Health Organization has dubbed May 31st "World No Tobacco Day." Continue reading | | |
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