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Choosing Between Free Trade and Public Health

Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) After a 13-year wait, the South Pacific island nation of Samoa should win approval to join the World Trade Organization next month after dropping its ban on turkey tails.

Cancer survival: Macmillan hails major improvement

Overall median cancer survival periods in England and Wales have increased from one year to nearly six years in the last four decades, figures show.

A trans-fat rat in the ranks

Efforts to curb the power of junk-food producers are being stymied in high places, writes Michelle Bridges.

Global childhood cancer organizations call on leaders attending World Cancer Summit in Dublin to “Act Now!”

Geneva, 18 November 2011 – SIOP and ICCCPO are highlighting the urgent need to address the fight against cancers of children and young adults at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit which opened in Dublin today. 

IPOS invites world cancer leaders to endorse new global standard for care

18 November, Dublin - The International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) invited participants at today's World Cancer Leaders' Summit to endorse the IPOS International Standard of Quality Cancer Care.

International cancer community welcomes Global Initiative for Cancer Registry Development

18 November - Cancer control professionals at UICC's World Cancer Leaders’ Summit (Dublin, Ireland), welcomed a new initiative convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

World cancer leaders agree measurable steps to reduce the burden of cancer now and for future generations

Landmark cancer resolution ratified today at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in Dublin.

Australia cigarette 'plain packaging' law passes Senate

Laws banning brand labels on cigarette packaging have been passed by the Australian Senate, their last key hurdle before coming into effect.

Daily aspirin 'blocks bowel cancer'

A daily dose of aspirin should be given to people at high risk of bowel cancer, say scientists.

Breast cancer link to small amount of alcohol

Regularly drinking even a small quantity of alcohol could increase the risk of breast cancer, say researchers.

Barack Obama 'tobacco-free', president's doctor confirms

President Barack Obama passed his latest physical check-up with flying colors and is now "tobacco free," a medical report has shown.

Closing the Cancer Divide: A Blueprint to Expand Access to Low- and Middle -Income Countries

On October 28th, 2011, the GTF.CCC is holding an international conference in Boston at Harvard University.

CDC panel recommends HPV shot for boys

A US government medical committee has recommended the human papillomavirus vaccine for boys, to tackle the spread of the sexually-transmitted virus.

Pill 'lowers ovarian cancer risk'

Women who take the Pill for 10 years almost halve their risk of ovarian cancer, according to a study.

NHS breast cancer screening: Expert commentary

Some of the controversy surrounds whether women are being given appropriately balanced information. It is clear that information can and should be improved.

NHS breast cancer screening to be reviewed

England’s breast cancer screening programme could be scaled back amid concerns from scientists that it is leading to women undergoing surgery unnecessarily.

What damage does alcohol do to our bodies?

We know that drinking too much alcohol is bad for us. It gives us hangovers, makes us feel tired and does little for our appearance - and that is just the morning afterwards.

Mobile phone brain cancer link rejected

Further research has been published suggesting there is no link between mobile phones and brain cancer.

Avoid alcohol three days a week, doctors warn

Glass of wine Drinking alcohol daily leads to a higher risk of liver disease, the Royal College of Physicians says.

Less salt, more taste

If your goal is to eat less salt, here are some simple ways to do it.