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Air pollution can cause cancer, says World Health Organisation
2013-10-17 13:16:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Outdoor air pollution has been officially classified as carcinogenic by the cancer arm of the World Health Organisation. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), said air pollution from traffic and industrial fumes was a definite cause of lung cancer and also linked to bladder cancer. The strong verdict from IARC, a cautious body that pronounces only when the evidence is strong, will put pressure on governments to take action. "The air we breathe has become polluted with a mixture...
Air pollution causes cancer - WHO
2013-10-17 12:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: Pollutants in the air we breathe have been classed as a leading environmental cause of cancer by the World Health Organization. It said the evidence was clear they cause lung cancer. Sources of pollution include car exhausts, power stations, emissions from agriculture and industry - as well as heating in people's homes. The WHO said the classification should act as a strong message to governments to take action. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of the WHO,...
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Quest to offer genetic tests for breast cancer risk
2013-10-17 01:35:20| Biotech - Topix.net
Quest Diagnostics , one of the largest clinical laboratories in the U.S., started offering BRCA testing this week as it seeks to tap into the lucrative breast cancer genetic testing market.
'Bras for a cause' fundraiser raised money to fight breast cancer
2013-10-16 21:10:43| Real Estate - Topix.net
20. This fundraiser was sponsored by the Women's Council of Realtors' at the South River Portuguese Club and catered by The Ria Mar Restaurant.
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Harford Auto Repair Shop 'Breaks for Breast Cancer'
2013-10-16 16:41:43| Auto Parts - Topix.net
Throughout the month of October, First Choice Automotive will offer customers free brake pads, donated by Advance Auto Parts, and donate ten percent of every brake service directly to the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Fund as part of the nationwide Brakes for Breasts campaign.
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