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Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk

Kate Kelland Reuters US Online Report Health News

Sep 02, 2010 19:09 EDT

LONDON (Reuters) - People who take a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates for more than five years may be doubling their risk of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus, a British study found on Friday.

Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer

MARIA CHENG AP News

Sep 02, 2010 19:01 EDT

Study: Drugs to strengthen bones may slightly raise the chances of throat cancer. People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests.

Trouble ahead as 'Brokeback coalition' takes break

AFP AFP European Edition

Jul 28, 2010 03:16 EDT

The coalition government heads into its summer holiday this week after a tough few days which suggest trouble ahead as public spending cuts start to bite in the coming months, commentators say.

Trouble ahead as 'Brokeback coalition' takes break

AFP AFP European Edition

Jul 27, 2010 21:50 EDT

The new coalition government heads into its summer holiday this week after a tough few days which suggest trouble ahead as public spending cuts start to bite in the coming months, commentators say.

Review: Jane Green's `Promises' is emotional ride

ALICIA RANCILIO AP Features

Jun 16, 2010 15:07 EDT

"Promises to Keep" (Penguin Group, 352 pages, $25.95), by Jane Green: Jane Green's books are often described as a beach read or chick lit, but don't mistake those labels as meaning frivolous or light. Green's writing has both heart and depth. Her latest novel, "Promises to Keep," is the story of Callie Perry, wife, mother, photographer ? and breast cancer survivor.

Gene-linked breast cancer risk unaffected by hormone therapy

AFP AFP Global Edition

Jun 01, 2010 19:08 EDT

Hormone replacement therapy and lifestyle choices do not boost the risk of breast cancer associated with a dozen common genetic mutations, according to a study published Wednesday.

Genes and lifestyle pose separate breast cancer risks

Kate Kelland Reuters US Online Report Health News

Jun 01, 2010 19:04 EDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Common genetic differences have a limited role in causing breast cancer and work independently of lifestyle factors such as weight, diet and breastfeeding which are still more important, British scientists said on Wednesday.