Even a Little Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk: Study HealthDay via Yahoo! News Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:02 AM PDT WEDNESDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) -- Just one alcoholic drink a day can boost a woman's risk of breast cancer by about 5 percent, according to a new review of existing research. | FDA approves new device: LINX Reflux Management System Injury Board Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:57 AM PDT Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medical device geared toward chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) sufferers. GERD causes heartburn, regurgitation, sore throat, cough, and chest pain that can result in esophageal cancer if left untreated. Torax Medicalâs LINX Reflux Management System is only intended for those whoâve eaten smaller meals, avoided spicy ... | Report links rise in cancer to inactivity, obesity KSDK St. Louis Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:51 AM PDT The decline in deaths from all cancers combined continued in the USA from 2004-2008, but a major government report highlights a worrisome rise in cases linked to obesity and inactivity. | Cancer Rates Decline Overall, but Obesity and Tanning Lead to Upticks Wellness Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:48 AM PDT Cancer rates in the U.S. continue to fall, according to a report released Wednesday. The rate of new cancer cases has been inching down at a rate of about half a percent each year since 1999. And the overall cancer death rate has dropped by 1.5 percent annually in adults and 1.7 percent in children. [...] | NetApp to sponsor head-shaving fundraiser The Wichita Eagle Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:48 AM PDT NetApp in Wichita will host a St. Baldrickâs Foundation head-shaving event to raise money and awareness for life-saving childhood cancer research on Friday. With a goal of raising $25,000, nearly 30 NetApp employees have registered to shave their heads. | | |
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