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Cancer death rates decline 23% since 1991

January 7, 2016
National

More than 1.7 million cancer deaths have been been averted since 1991, says a new study from the American Cancer Society. This new study reports that "steady reductions in smoking combined with advances in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment have resulted in a 23% drop in the cancer death

New Dietary Guidelines Disappoint On Diet Cancer Link

January 7, 2016
National

In early January, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans was released jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services. Some may remember previous versions of these guidelines as the food pyramid or the newer Š—“Choose My PlateŠ— version featuring an image of plate divided

New Dietary Guidelines Disregard Important Link Between Diet and Cancer; Missed Opportunity to Reduce Death and Suffering

January 7, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. January 7, 2016 The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines) released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, do not acknowledge the totality of evidence available to make recommendations intended to reduce consumption of foods known to cause

More than 7 in 10 Teens Exposed to E-Cigarette Advertising

January 5, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC January 5, 2016 Data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found an overwhelming number of middle and high school students report seeing e-cigarette advertising in stores or through print, online or television media. A statement from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Tanning Industry, Minors Would Face New Rules Under New FDA Rules

December 18, 2015
Massachusetts

By Antonio Caban BOSTON, DEC. 18, 2015....Minors would be restricted from using tanning devices and manufacturers and salon owners would be required to update tanning safety measures, under two new rules proposed Friday by the federal government. The steps announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nearly mirror a

Congress Approves Huge Increase For Cancer Research Funding

December 18, 2015
National

Congress just passed the largest budget increase for cancer research in more than a decade! This new funding will play a pivotal role in our ability to discover new cures and find new ways to prevent and treat cancer. This is a historic victory in fighting cancer and it happened

FDA Tanning Device Proposals Will Reduce Skin Cancer Incidence and Deaths

December 18, 2015

December 18, 2015 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two proposed regulations today that would prohibit tanning device use by minors under 18, strengthen the warning labels noting the danger of sun lamps and require those who tan to sign a form acknowledging the dangers of the devices every six months.

Funding Boost for Cancer Research the Biggest Increase in More Than a Decade

December 16, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. December 16, 2015 The omnibus FY 2016 spending bill introduced today includes a $2 billion increase for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a $264 million increase for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action

1 in 10 eligible women getting life-saving mammograms from Show Me Healthy Women

December 15, 2015
Missouri

Join us as we work to reach more eligible women through the Missouri Department of Health's Show Me Healthy Women program. Learn how you can help us reach more women by visiting our campaigns page . Hear about the life-saving impact of this program from two Missouri