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January 24, 2012
Arsenic cancer risk still high decades later
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People exposed to very high levels of arsenic in Chilean drinking water back in the 1950s and 60s are still showing a higher-than-normal risk of bladder cancer -- years after the arsenic problem was brought under control, a new study shows.
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August 16, 2011
Not enough evidence for bladder cancer screening
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is not enough evidence to support routine screening tests for bladder cancer, according to new U.S. recommendations.
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July 21, 2011
EU agency calls for new warnings on Takeda's Actos
LONDON (Reuters) - Takeda Pharmaceutical's diabetes pill Actos should carry new warnings about its possible link to bladder cancer, Europe's drug regulator said on Thursday, following a safety review of the medicine.
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July 1, 2011
Arsenic linked to kidney cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with moderately elevated levels of arsenic in their urine may have an increased risk of kidney cancer -- particularly if they have high blood pressure and kidney disease, a new study suggests.
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June 29, 2011
Drugmakers angle for advantage in treating diabetes
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Obesity and longevity have helped make diabetes an epidemic in much of the world, and drugmakers are jockeying to make sure their medicines are used early and often.
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June 27, 2011
Bristol diabetes pill tied to certain cancers
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A new type of diabetes pill being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca was effective in a two-year study but more bladder and breast cancers have been found in patients treated with the drug.
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June 23, 2011
EU delays verdict on Takeda diabetes drug to July
LONDON (Reuters) - European regulators on Thursday put back a decision until July on whether Takeda Pharmaceutical's diabetes drug Actos should remain on the market or not due to a possible link to bladder cancer.
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June 15, 2011
FDA says diabetes drug Actos raises cancer risk
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Takeda Pharmaceutical's Actos diabetes drug can increase the risk of bladder cancer if used for more than a year, U.S. drug regulators said on Wednesday.
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June 10, 2011
Germany joins France in suspending top diabetes drug
TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) - Germany has joined France in suspending the use of Takeda Pharmaceutical's Actos diabetes drug, due to worries about a possible link to cancer.
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May 13, 2011
More signs diabetes drug linked to bladder cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A review of official reports of bad drug reactions is revealing more signs that people taking the diabetes drug Actos are at higher risk of developing bladder cancer.
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April 1, 2011
Can painkillers prevent melanoma?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New findings add to confusion over whether taking aspirin, ibuprofen or related painkillers reduces the risk of developing melanoma.
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March 21, 2011
Warren Christopher, U.S. negotiator, dies at 85
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher, who helped bring peace to Bosnia and negotiated the release of American hostages in Iran, died in California at age 85.
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March 18, 2011
Less bladder cancer in frequent painkiller users
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who use painkillers such as ibuprofen on a regular basis may be less likely to get bladder cancer, according to a new review.
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March 10, 2011
No signs dietary supplements prevent bladder cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Popping vitamins, minerals or anti-inflammatory substances like garlic or fish oil doesn't appear to stave off bladder cancer, a large U.S. study shows.
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January 5, 2011
Florida paroles terminally ill inmate who bit deputy
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - A terminally ill Florida woman born with HIV will be released from prison, where she was serving a five-year sentence for biting a sheriff's deputy, the Florida Parole Commission voted on Wednesday.
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December 30, 2010
Canada to put bigger health warnings on cigarettes
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will slap larger and enhanced warning labels on cigarette packs, the government announced on Thursday in a step critics said was unduly delayed because of lobbying by tobacco companies.
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December 16, 2010
Hysterectomy linked to kidney cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who have their uterus removed for reasons other than cancer may be at a slightly higher risk for kidney tumors, suggests a large new study out of Sweden.
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September 17, 2010
US FDA reviewing safety of Actos diabetes drug
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has begun a safety review of diabetes drug Actos after receiving early results from a long-term study designed to evaluate the risk of bladder cancer in people treated with the drug.
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August 2, 2010
Chemicals in meat may be linked to bladder cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The same chemicals that paint your hot dogs pink and keep botulism out of your bologna could also raise your risk of bladder cancer, suggests a new study.
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September 18, 2009
Medical societies push standards for robotic surgery
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Surgeons are increasingly turning to high-tech robotic equipment to operate on patients with prostate cancer and other conditions, but some medical authorities worry about inadequate training and lax standards among practitioners.
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August 27, 2009
Author Dominick Dunne dies of bladder cancer at 83
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dominick Dunne, the American author and journalist best known for his coverage of high-profile court cases such as the O.J. Simpson murder trial, died on Wednesday at the age of 83.
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August 17, 2009
Pancreatic cancer risk varies with smoking habits
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study of nearly 1,500 people with pancreatic cancer confirms that cigarette smoking boosts the risk of the disease.
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August 4, 2009
"Don't eat me" sign helps bladder tumors escape
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers said on Monday they had found primitive bladder cancer cells that cloak themselves with a "don't eat me" signal that scares off immune system cells, allowing them to mature into tumors later on.
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July 31, 2009
Jury's still out on green tea for preventing cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Green tea is safe and may taste delicious, but if you're counting on it to prevent cancer, you may want to reconsider: A new review of studies including more than 1.6 million people has found "limited" evidence that green tea might help prevent some types of cancer.
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June 22, 2009
British dogs trained to sniff out diabetes danger
AYLESBURY, England (Reuters) - Dogs are being trained in Britain as potential life-savers to warn diabetic owners when their blood sugar levels fall to dangerously low levels.
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April 8, 2009
More may not be better for bladder cancer: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Patients who get more intensive treatment for early bladder cancer do not fare any better than patients who get less treatment, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
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April 1, 2009
Crop herbicide may cause cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exposure to the crop herbicide imazethapyr might promote the development of some cancers, researchers report in the International Journal of Cancer.
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March 9, 2009
Delaying bladder cancer surgery increases mortality
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In patients with stage II bladder cancer, the risk of death from cancer and other causes increases if surgery is not performed within 12 weeks of diagnosis, U.S. researchers report.
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December 8, 2008
Selenium may protect against bladder cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The trace mineral selenium may play a preventive role in certain genetic types of bladder cancer or within certain populations, according to the results of a study published in an Online First issue of Cancer Prevention Research.
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November 18, 2008
Broccoli helps prevent cancer in smokers - study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Broccoli and similar vegetables appear to offer special protection from cancer for smokers, researchers reported on Tuesday.
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November 4, 2008
Robodoc: surgeon of the future in theatres now
LONDON (Reuters) - A mechanical snake that can enter the body through natural orifices -- not an incision -- to perform operations is just one futuristic device researchers believe will transform traditional surgical techniques.
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October 2, 2008
Nighttime urination may lower bladder cancer risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There may be an up side to having to "go" during the night. People who wake up at night to urinate are less likely to develop bladder cancer, an international research team has found.
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July 30, 2008
Few aware that smoking can cause bladder cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While most people know that smoking can cause lung cancer, a new study shows that few know that it is a major risk factor for bladder cancer -- even among people who have the disease.
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June 24, 2008
Drinking less reduces overactive bladder symptoms
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people with overactive bladder problems, cutting fluid intake by 25 percent can improves symptoms substantially, new research from the UK shows.
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May 8, 2008
Firefighters show higher risks of certain cancers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that firefighters face higher-than-average risks of several types of cancer, adding to evidence that the job carries hazards beyond the fires themselves.
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March 3, 2008
Broccoli sprouts help block bladder cancer, in rats
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An extract from broccoli sprouts can prevent the development of bladder cancer by delivering a high dose of cancer-fighting chemicals to the organ, a new study in rats demonstrates.
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February 18, 2008
More advanced cancer seen in uninsured Americans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Uninsured Americans and those in a government health program for the poor are far more likely to have advanced diseases when diagnosed with cancer than those with private coverage, researchers said on Sunday.
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February 15, 2008
British researchers link obesity to more cancers
LONDON (Reuters) - Obesity can double the risk of several cancers, according to a study published on Friday that for the first time also links being overweight with a number of less common forms of the disease.
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February 14, 2008
Common gene boosts breast cancer risk in smokers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have confirmed yet another ill effect of smoking cigarettes: it increases the risk of breast cancer in women with a common genetic variation.
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December 11, 2007
Meat raises lung cancer risk: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who eat a lot of red meat and processed meats have a higher risk of several types of cancer, including lung cancer and colorectal cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
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December 6, 2007
Raw cruciferous veggies may protect the bladder
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating raw, but not cooked, cruciferous vegetables may help protect against the development of bladder cancer, according to research reported today during the Sixth Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention, sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research.
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August 24, 2007
NSAIDs may protect against bladder cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), especially aspirin, may decrease the risk of bladder cancer, particularly more advanced, high-grade tumors containing alterations in the tumor suppressor protein TP53, results of a study suggest.
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June 12, 2007
Enduring harm shown from arsenic in drinking water
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People in a part of northern Chile suffered elevated lung and bladder cancer death rates decades after being exposed to high levels of arsenic in their drinking water, researchers said on Tuesday.
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March 28, 2007
Early menopause related to bladder cancer risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who are relatively young when they go through menopause seem to be at increased risk of developing bladder cancer, researchers from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health in Minneapolis report.