Home
> Cancer
Cancer
Red Notice for Founder of PIP Not Related to Breast Implant Scare: Interpol
Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of Poly Implant Prothese (PIP), the company at the root of a recent and still ongoing global health scare, apparently has a lookout notice, issued by Interpol, to his name.
Geetha Pillai Dec 24, 2011
Breast Implants to be Removed from Recipients at French Government Expense
Defective implants in up to 30,000 French women will be removed after health fears raised.
Sharon Green Dec 23, 2011
Steve Jobs Immortalized in Bronze by Hungarian Tech Firm
A bronze statue of Steve Jobs, believed to be the world's first, has been unveiled at a Hungarian software company that the Apple co-founder helped financially.
Alistair Charlton Dec 22, 2011
Ovarian Cancer Cells ‘Dodge’ Chemotherapy Treatment
Scientists have discovered that the commonest type of ovarian cancer evolves at a fast enough rate to “dodge” standard treatment.
Nicholas Edmondson Dec 21, 2011
Breast Implant Fears Spark Cancer Alert for French Women
French health bosses warn women to remove defective breast implants made from industrial silicone.
Sharon Green Dec 21, 2011
Texas Burn Victim's Family Awarded $150 Billion in Damages
A Texas jury has awarded a record $150 billion in damages to the parents of a boy who was allegedly sexually assaulted and set on fire.
Nicholas Edmondson Dec 21, 2011
Former Miss Venezuela Eva Ekvall Dies of Breast Cancer
Venezuelan beauty queen dies of breast cancer at the age of 28.
Sharon Green Dec 19, 2011
Christopher Hitchens Dies at 62: A Life in Quotes
The world has lost one of its greatest orators, writers, debaters and contrarians with the death of Christopher Hitchens, aged 62.
Shane Croucher Dec 16, 2011
Florida Study Links Smoking to Skin Cancer in Women
A new study links smoking with a non-melanoma skin cancer in women.
Sharon Green Dec 15, 2011
Woman’s Body Swallows Breast Implant During Pilates
The 59-year-old woman who had bilateral mastectomy and placement of breast prostheses revealed that her “body swallowed one of the implants” during a Pilate stretching exercise.
Geetha Pillai Dec 15, 2011
UK Doctors Call for ‘Minimum Pricing’ on Alcoholic Drinks to Save Lives
According to the health experts, alcohol consumption is linked to about 13,000 new cases of cancer in each year.
Geetha Pillai Dec 14, 2011
Contraceptive Pills 'can Cut Cancer Risk in Nuns'
Roman Catholic nuns are paying a heavy price for their chastity and their celibate life put them in the high risk group for different types of cancer, the study has warned.
Geetha Pillai Dec 08, 2011
Change in Lifestyle Can Keep Cancer at Bay
Lifestyle rather than genetic or any other physiological factors is a major cancer causing factor, according to a new study.
Aparajita Das Dec 07, 2011
Japan: Cesium in Baby Milk Powder Sparks New Fear of Radiation
A leading Japanese Food manufacture says radioactive cesium has been detected in its baby formula and has recalled the products.
Anissa Haddadi Dec 06, 2011
E! News' Giuliana Rancic To Undergo Double Mastectomy
E! News presenter Giuliana Rancic has revealed that she intends to undergo a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October.
Toyin Owoseje Dec 05, 2011
Two U.S. Governors: Medical Marijuana is Legitimate
The governors of Rhode Island and Washington state have filed a petition with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration asking to reclassify marijuana as a drug with medical uses.
Ewan Palmer Dec 01, 2011
Controversial Former Liverpool Star Irked by Spongebob Squarepants
Former Liverpool striker Ryan Babel has recounted the bizarre feud he had with a children's entertainer dressed as the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants.
Ben Moss Dec 01, 2011
Labour Ladies Campaign in the Nude
Labour councillors bare all in nude calender for a good cause.
Toyin Owoseje Nov 30, 2011
Top Ten British Celebrities of 2011 (PHOTOS)
As the end of the year draws near, here are some of the British celebrities of 2011.
Geetha Pillai Nov 28, 2011
Overcooked Red Meat ‘Doubles Prostate Cancer Risk’
Men who have an appetite for well-done steaks may be significantly increasing their chances of developing prostate cancer, health experts warn.
Sharon Green Nov 24, 2011
Iconic Kate Middleton Dragon Boat to Go Under Hammer (PHOTOS)
The proceeds will be used to help the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to which the Duchess of Cambridge is closely associated.
Geetha Pillai Nov 24, 2011
UK Life Expectancy 'not as Impressive as EU Average'
Britain has a poor record on cancer survival and has high levels of obesity, a report has warned.
Aparajita Das Nov 24, 2011
Danielle Mitterrand dies, aged 87
The widow of the former French President Francois Mitterrand and outspoken human rights activist Danielle Mitterand has died overnight, aged 87.
Gianluca Mezzofiore Nov 22, 2011
Twitter and Facebook Spreading Cyber-Bullying 'Like a Cancer'
An anti-bullying charity warns that cyber-bullying can "spread rapidly like a cancer" and be so permanent it becomes "indelible like a tattoo."
Shane Croucher Nov 22, 2011
Apple and Amazon Are Top of The Shops in UK
The iPhone 4S and Steve Jobs' death contributed to earn Apple UK 14 million hits in October, making it the second most popular online shop in the UK.
Alistair Charlton Nov 22, 2011
Deadly Superbugs Cannot be Treated, Doctors Warn
A new wave of deadly superbugs will be untreatable due to a rising resistance to antibiotics.
Sharon Green Nov 18, 2011
Sepp Blatter Racism Row Draws Calls for FIFA Chief's Resignation
Sepp Blatter's controversial views on racism in football has sparked outrage in the sporting world, with many calling for the FIFA president to resign. IBTimes Sport takes a look at the reaction to his remarks:
Gordon Macrae Nov 17, 2011
Rock Salt Isn’t Good for Health: Study
Posh Salt, also known as rock salt, is as harmful for health as regular salt, says a new study.
Aditya Rangroo Nov 17, 2011
Rihanna Sparks Fury From Campaigners For ‘Glamorising’ Smoking In Music Video
The We Found Love star faces backlash from anti-smoking campaigners for lighting up in her latest music video and promo pictures
Toyin Owoseje Nov 16, 2011
Antibiotic Found to Kill Leukaemia Cells: Study
Scientists in Canada have discovered that an antibiotic normally used to treat skin and abdominal infections can also kill leukaemia cells.
Aditya Rangroo Nov 16, 2011
Pages
- PREV
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- NEXT

