Tag: cancer

Monday, August 11th 2014 - 01:24 UTC
A simple old remedy to help reduce the risk of developing some cancers

In what is being viewed as one of the most important discoveries in the battle against cancer, a major review of trials and studies has revealed that long-term use of low-dose aspirin reduces the risk of developing major cancers and dying from them by around one-third.
Wednesday, February 5th 2014 - 08:47 UTC
WHO: Cancer growing at 'an alarming pace', particularly in developing countries

The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said cancer was growing “at an alarming pace” worldwide and new strategies were needed to curb the sometimes fatal and often costly disease.
Tuesday, July 23rd 2013 - 17:22 UTC
Cardiovascular diseases remain number one cause of death, says WHO

Cardiovascular diseases remain the number one cause of death throughout the world, and killed nearly 17 million people in 2011, that is 3 in every 10 deaths. Of these, 7 million people died of ischemic heart disease and 6.2 million from stroke, reports the World Health Organization.
Monday, April 29th 2013 - 06:20 UTC
The Lancet Oncology says Latam new life-style creating a cancer epidemic

Latin America's growing prosperity is fuelling a cancer epidemic that threatens to overwhelm the region unless governments take urgent preventive action, a study warned.
Monday, March 4th 2013 - 06:15 UTC
Bolivian president Morales confirms Chavez suffering from relapses

Bolivian president, Evo Morales, says his Venezuelan counterpart, Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías, is in stable conditions but still suffering from relapses in his recovery from a fourth round of surgery for cancer. Morales couldn't meet with Chavez but said doctors and relatives of Chávez informed him about his current condition.
Thursday, December 13th 2012 - 22:57 UTC
Chavez in critical condition with three months to live, says Venezuelan doctor

Venezuelan doctor Jose Rafael Marquina, who is based in the US and is known for his accurate prognoses on President Hugo Chavez’s health, told a local Florida radio that the Venezuelan leader Chavez has “between two and three months to live”.
Wednesday, December 12th 2012 - 20:43 UTC
Chavez’ condition delicate after surgery, reveals Maduro and calls for unity in prayers

Despite earlier reports, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is in delicate condition after his latest surgery for cancer, the government said on Wednesday.
Sunday, December 9th 2012 - 19:51 UTC
Chavez to Cuba for further cancer treatment prepares his succession

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was poised to return to Cuba on Sunday for more cancer treatment, having spoken for the first time of giving up power if his condition worsens or he dies.
Friday, December 7th 2012 - 05:46 UTC
Brazil confirms Venezuela’s Chavez will be absent from the Mercosur summit

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez will not be attending the Mercosur summit on Friday as had been previously announced, announced on Thursday the Brazilian Foreign ministry which is hosting the event.
Tuesday, December 4th 2012 - 16:03 UTC
January 10, a decisive date for the Venezuelan political situation

As we approach January 10, or even before New Year, the big news will be if a re-elected president but physically handicapped and sick is capable of taking the oath for another six years for which he was re-elected last 7 October, says Nelson Bocaranda, probably the best informed journalist in Venezuela whose reports have sustainedly proven right.