Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Diagnoses Rise in Certain Groups
The American Cancer Society's annual report reveals a 34% drop in cancer death rates from 1991-2022, but also highlights rising diagnoses among younger and middle-aged women, particularly for oral cavity, pancreatic, uterine corpus, and liver cancers; pancreatic cancer shows lagging progress, urging...
Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Diagnoses Rise in Certain Groups
The American Cancer Society's annual report reveals a 34% drop in cancer death rates from 1991-2022, but also highlights rising diagnoses among younger and middle-aged women, particularly for oral cavity, pancreatic, uterine corpus, and liver cancers; pancreatic cancer shows lagging progress, urging...
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36% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
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44% Bias Score
US Bans Cancer-Linked Red Food Dye No. 3
The US FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye linked to cancer in rats, effective January 2027 for food and 2028 for drugs, following a 2022 petition and mirroring California's October 2023 ban; manufacturers must reformulate products.
US Bans Cancer-Linked Red Food Dye No. 3
The US FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye linked to cancer in rats, effective January 2027 for food and 2028 for drugs, following a 2022 petition and mirroring California's October 2023 ban; manufacturers must reformulate products.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Revokes Red 3 Food Additive Authorization
The FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3, a food coloring linked to cancer in lab animals, forcing hundreds of food brands to remove it by January 2027, following a 2022 petition and a California ban in 2023.
FDA Revokes Red 3 Food Additive Authorization
The FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3, a food coloring linked to cancer in lab animals, forcing hundreds of food brands to remove it by January 2027, following a 2022 petition and a California ban in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
European Push for Uniform "Right to be Forgotten" for Cancer Survivors"
Multiple European countries have implemented laws granting cancer survivors the "right to be forgotten" regarding their medical history in financial matters, with variations in implementation, prompting a push for a harmonized EU-wide law.
European Push for Uniform "Right to be Forgotten" for Cancer Survivors"
Multiple European countries have implemented laws granting cancer survivors the "right to be forgotten" regarding their medical history in financial matters, with variations in implementation, prompting a push for a harmonized EU-wide law.
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24% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
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32% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
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28% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Over Cancer Concerns
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and drugs due to cancer links in lab rats, giving companies until January 2027 (food) and 2028 (drugs) to remove it from products like candy (13%), gum (16%), and baking decorations (26%), mirroring a California ban and following years of advocacy.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Over Cancer Concerns
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and drugs due to cancer links in lab rats, giving companies until January 2027 (food) and 2028 (drugs) to remove it from products like candy (13%), gum (16%), and baking decorations (26%), mirroring a California ban and following years of advocacy.
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40% Bias Score
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
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44% Bias Score
Princess Kate's Cancer in Remission
Princess Kate of Wales announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after completing chemotherapy, sharing her experience at the Royal Marsden Hospital while supporting other patients and expressing gratitude for the support she and Prince William received.
Princess Kate's Cancer in Remission
Princess Kate of Wales announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after completing chemotherapy, sharing her experience at the Royal Marsden Hospital while supporting other patients and expressing gratitude for the support she and Prince William received.
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28% Bias Score
Linda Nolan, Singer and Nolan Sister, Dies at 65
Linda Nolan, a member of the 1970s pop group the Nolans, died at age 65 on January 15, 2024, after a long battle with cancer that initially began in 2005 and resurfaced in 2017, ultimately spreading to her brain; her death prompted grief from fellow entertainers and fans and highlights the devastati...
Linda Nolan, Singer and Nolan Sister, Dies at 65
Linda Nolan, a member of the 1970s pop group the Nolans, died at age 65 on January 15, 2024, after a long battle with cancer that initially began in 2005 and resurfaced in 2017, ultimately spreading to her brain; her death prompted grief from fellow entertainers and fans and highlights the devastati...
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16% Bias Score