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All types of alcohol raise cancer risk: what matters is the amount, not the type of drink

September 27, 2007 – 11:44 pm

All types of alcohol — wine, beer or liquor — add equally to the risk of developing breast cancer in women, American researchers said.
“This is a hugely underestimated risk factor,” said Dr. Patrick Maisonneuve, head of epidemiology at the European Institute of Oncology in Italy, who was not connected to the study.
“Women drinking wine because […]

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Every hour, 6 Malaysians suffer stroke

May 22, 2007 – 11:51 pm

On 23rd April, The Star reported that Health Minister, Dr Chua Soi Lek said that every hour, 6 Malaysians suffer from stroke.
It is the 4th largest cause of death in the country. Only heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
The causes are lifestyle: hypertension, high cholesterol level, diabetes, smoking and obesity.
52,000 Malaysians admitted to government hospitals […]

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