» Too much wine carries mouth cancer risk 06 Feb 2012

Drinking two large glasses of wine every day can triple your risk of developing mouth cancer, according to UK experts.

TV adverts as part of a public health campaign in the UK are to carry the message that drinking over the daily recommended alcohol limit can lead to serious health...

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» Flood of new cancer cases warning 06 Feb 2012

By Gillian Tsoi

Cancer cases in Ireland are expected to rise by a shocking 72% by 2030, according to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

This puts us at the top of the league table for new cases of cancer in Europe.

The head of Ireland's National Cancer Control...

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» Vitamins could help colon cancer 06 Feb 2012

By Gillian Tsoi

Regular doses of vitamin and mineral supplements could help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against cancer-causing carcinogens, new research has indicated.

Scientists have discovered that rats given regular multivitamin and mineral supplements...

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» EDs still short of doctors 06 Feb 2012

Consultants have warned that hospital emergency departments are still short of junior doctors despite the recent recruitment campaign in India and Pakistan.

The Irish Association of Emergency Medicine (IAEM) says there remains an unsafe deficit within the more senior middle or registrar...

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