Search Results: obesity

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Women are unaware of alcohol and obesity breast cancer risks

Most women questioned in a survey were unaware that drinking alcohol or being obese could increase their risk of developing breast cancer. Most women questioned in a survey were unaware that drinking alcohol or being obese could increase their risk of developing breast cancer.

1 November 2015

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Aspirin, obesity and inherited bowel cancer – what’s the story?

We look at the science behind some overblown headlines about aspirin and bowel cancer We look at the science behind some overblown headlines about aspirin and bowel cancer

18 August 2015

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News digest - early diagnosis, waiting times breach, a sad loss and… sweet-talking on obesity?

Our digest of the week's news and developments on the field of cancer research Our digest of the week's news and developments on the field of cancer research

15 August 2015

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Obesity and cancer – report highlights three things the Government could do

It's not just about lifestyle choices - the government should play a role in combating obesity - which is linked to several types of cancer It's not just about lifestyle choices - the government should play a role in combating obesity - which is linked to several types of cancer

27 March 2015

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Obesity discrimination has major impact on quality of life

Cancer Research UK scientists at UCL have found that weight discrimination is linked to significantly lower quality of life. Cancer Research UK scientists at UCL have found that weight discrimination is linked to significantly lower quality of life.

24 March 2015

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News digest - Google draws some pictures, misleading smartwatch claims, obesity and more

Google files a patent for a theoretical cancer cell-killing wristband, a misleading article on smartwatches, plus obesity and cancer risk in women. Google files a patent for a theoretical cancer cell-killing wristband, a misleading article on smartwatches, plus obesity and cancer risk in women.

21 March 2015

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News digest: treatment-targets, missed prostate cancer and obesity liquid hand soap and more

It's been a big week for research on immunotherapy. Find out why, and what else has happened in the world of cancer research this week. It's been a big week for research on immunotherapy. Find out why, and what else has happened in the world of cancer research this week.

29 November 2014

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News digest - treatment targets missed, prostate cancer and obesity, liquid hand soap and more

Cancer treatment target missed again, evidence links obesity and aggressive prostate cancer, plus could liquid hand gel be harming your health? Cancer treatment target missed again, evidence links obesity and aggressive prostate cancer, plus could liquid hand gel be harming your health?

22 November 2014

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The risk factor – new evidence on obesity and prostate cancer

The World Cancer Research Fund has published some important new research on prostate cancer and obesity - we explore the findings. The World Cancer Research Fund has published some important new research on prostate cancer and obesity - we explore the findings.

20 November 2014

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News digest - no to prostate cancer drug, obesity, salt injections and more

No to prostate cancer drug abiraterone, the link between obesity and cancer, plus why there’s no new treatment for cancer using salt - here’s the week’s news. No to prostate cancer drug abiraterone, the link between obesity and cancer, plus why there’s no new treatment for cancer using salt - here’s the week’s news.

16 August 2014

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Obesity and cancer – adding more weight to the evidence

Here we explore a new study looking at the link between obesity and the risk of 22 of the most common cancer types. Here we explore a new study looking at the link between obesity and the risk of 22 of the most common cancer types.

13 August 2014

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A tantalising tale of obesity, bacteria and liver cancer

Could a fatty diet alter the bacteria in your gut, causing them to secrete a chemical that can cause liver cancer? Could a fatty diet alter the bacteria in your gut, causing them to secrete a chemical that can cause liver cancer?

28 June 2013