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Rates of oral cancers, such as cancers of the mouth, tongue and lip, have increased by around a quarter in the past decade among people in their 40s, according to figures from Cancer Research UK today. Rates of oral cancers, such as cancers of the mouth, tongue and lip, have increased by around a quarter in the past decade among people in their 40s, according to figures from Cancer Research UK today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 11 August 2009

11 August 2009

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Women who regularly have one or two alcoholic drinks a day increase their risk of several cancers according to a new report from Cancer Research UK published today. Women who regularly have one or two alcoholic drinks a day increase their risk of several cancers according to a new report from Cancer Research UK published today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 24 February 2009

24 February 2009

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Does mouthwash cause cancer?

Despite the claims of one study, there is still not enough evidence to suggest that using alcohol mouthwash will increase the risk of mouth cancer. Despite the claims of one study, there is still not enough evidence to suggest that using alcohol mouthwash will increase the risk of mouth cancer.

by Yinka Ebo | Analysis | 14 January 2009

14 January 2009

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Apparently, we can all relax. According to the Daily Telegraph, “A glass of red wine a day could help to prevent breast cancer, a new study shows.” Apparently, we can all relax. According to the Daily Telegraph, “A glass of red wine a day could help to prevent breast cancer, a new study shows.”

by Ed Yong | Analysis | 8 July 2008

8 July 2008