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Cancer rates have increased for young women since 2002, research shows

While a new report from the American Cancer Society showed an overall drop in U.S. cancer deaths, it also highlighted an uptick in the number of young women being diagnosed with the disease. Dr. ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Fewer Americans are dying from cancer, but rates rising in women and young people

CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the American Cancer Society's latest cancer report that shows both positive and concerning trends.

CBS News - Jan. 16

More Americans surviving cancer, but more younger Americans and women diagnosed: Research

The cancer mortality rate is continuing to decrease in America, but women — especially younger women — are seeing an uptick in diagnoses, according to data released by the American Cancer Society ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Cancer in women and young people is increasing, study finds

New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.

CBS News - Jan. 16

FDA bans Red Dye 3 over cancer concerns

The controversial artificial food dye Red 3 was banned Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration nearly 35 years after the dye was removed from cosmetics due to cancer concerns. Dr. Eric ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Why Are More Young Women Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer?

A new report points to a notable increase among U.S. women under 50. Experts point to a few likely causes.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient and Nebraska football fan, dies

The nation was introduced to Jack at Nebraska's 2013 spring game, after the coaching staff invited him to run a play. He scooted 69 yards to the end zone.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Cancer deaths are down in U.S., but rates rise for some groups

The American Cancer Society's annual cancer trend report shows cancer mortality is decreasing but cancer rates are increasing in young adults and women.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Cancer cases are increasing in women while declining in men, report finds

Cancer cases are shifting from men to women in the U.S., and from older to younger adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman dies of cancer at 19

Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska football fan who ran for a touchdown during the 2013 Cornhuskers' spring game and became a catalyst for pediatric brain cancer fundraising, died Wednesday after a ...

ESPN - Jan. 16

FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Foods, Linking It to Cancer in Rats

Consumer and food safety groups have long urged the agency to revoke the use of this dye and others. The F.D.A. says studies have shown that it causes cancer in rats, but not in humans.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.

While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission from Cancer

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she wrote: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.”

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Kate Middleton's cancer is now in remission: 'It takes time to adjust to a new normal'

Catherine, Princess of Wales, confirmed Tuesday that her cancer is in remission during a visit with the staff and patients of the Royal Marsden in Chelsea.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 14

Kate Middleton shares health update nearly 1 year after announcing cancer diagnosis

Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in March and underwent chemotherapy.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer

The Princess of Wales shares a personal message after visiting the hospital where she had treatment.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Princess Kate announces she is in remission from cancer

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, said Tuesday she is in remission from cancer months after she finished chemotherapy treatment.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Eli Lilly strikes deal for cancer treatment, gives timeline for weight loss pill

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CNBC - Jan. 13

GSK to buy US cancer drug firm IDRx for up to $1.15bn

Massachusetts-based company is working on new treatments for gastrointestinal cancers. Business live – latest updates GSK has struck a deal worth up to $1.15bn (£950m) to acquire a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Rich Men Rule the World

The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.

Wired - Jan. 13

The strange world of the Euro-Gulf

The entwinement of Europe and the Arabian peninsula is ever tighter, and ever more improbable

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Uruguay’s popular former president José Mujica reveals he is dying of cancer

‘My cycle is over,’ says leftwinger, 89, who lives humbly and oversaw one of healthiest and most liberal democracies. José Mujica, the former guerrilla who became Uruguay ’s president and a global ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Uruguay's iconic ex-President Jose Mujica says his cancer has spread and that he's dying

Uruguay’s former guerilla-turned-president, José Mujica, has announced that the cancer in his esophagus had spread to his liver, and that he had chosen to forgo further treatment

ABC News - Jan. 9

Legendary announcer Dick Vitale says he is cancer free, ready to call games for ESPN again

Dick Vitale has gone through numerous cancer battles in recent years.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall

"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fulfills promise to young fan with cancer by wearing his wristband

Edwards says he'll support the young fan for the rest of his career

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

'Rest of my career': Timberwolves' Edwards wears wristband gifted by fan with cancer

On Saturday night, Anthony Edwards met Luca, a 6-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves fan with leukemia who attended the game wearing Edwards' jersey.

ESPN - Jan. 8

"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall on her breast cancer battle

"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall speaks with "CBS Mornings" about her breast cancer battle and how actor Olivia Munn's story about her own cancer treatment may have helped to save her life.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Pity the middle-sized nations of the world

Small countries have the best outcomes, while the few giants shape the globe

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk - study

Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Daily glass of milk may cut bowel cancer risk by fifth, research finds

Largest study into diet and disease suggests extra 300mg of calcium a day is associated with a 17% lower risk. Having a large glass of milk every day may cut the risk of bowel cancer by nearly a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

J&J says its lung cancer drug combination keeps people alive longer

Johnson & Johnson said its lung cancer regimen – Rybrevant plus Lazcluze – keeps people alive for at least a year longer than AstraZeneca's Tagrisso.

CNBC - Jan. 7

More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds

First real-world test finds approach has higher detection rate without having a higher rate of false positives. The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening increases the chance of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Is any amount of alcohol safe to drink, in light of surgeon general’s cancer warning?

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended that labels on alcoholic beverages be updated to include a warning about cancer risk.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

What to know about warning of link between alcohol and cancer

The U.S. surgeon general is calling for cancer warning labels for beverages with alcohol, similar to the ones seen on cigarette packs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

'Second chance at life' after UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer

Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer, is now "cancer-free" after a pioneering liver transplant.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Strictly’s Amy Dowden on cancer, broken feet – and bouncing back

The Welsh dancer turned down her first chance to appear on Strictly – then illness and injury twice took her off TV. She talks about her new tour, her best friend Carlos Gu and her ‘completely new ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Amit Yoran, chair and CEO of cybersecurity firm Tenable, dies unexpectedly after cancer battle

Amit Yoran, who ushered cybersecurity company Tenable into the public market as chief executive, died on Friday.

NBC News - Jan. 5

‘Silence put my cancer into focus’: how a retreat helped me put my diagnosis into words

After the worst year – cancer, chemo, a mastectomy at just 32 – Emma Hall went to a silent retreat. Here, she reveals how it gave her the strength to confront her fears. Emma, tell me who you are.” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies

Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

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