American Cancer Society

New York State Capitol in Albany (file / credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Critics: State Budget Favors Buffalo Bills, Hollywood Over Cancer Prevention

Some critics are not happy that the proposed New York State budget cuts funding for cancer screenings and teen smoking prevention programs, but expands spending to help the Buffalo Bills and Hollywood.

2013/03/25

How To Help Your Kids Choose The Best Extra-Curricular Activities

Help your kids learn and prepare for the future through after-school activities.

2013/01/16

File - A woman uses a tanning bed (Photo credit: GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images)

Cuomo Signs Under 17 Indoor Tanning Ban Legislation

Teens under age 17 in New York will be banned from indoor tanning under a new law intended to protect children from ultraviolet radiation and a higher risk of skin cancer.

2012/07/16

Participants of the George Washington Bridge Challenge (Credit: Monica Miller/ WCBS 880)

Roughly 3,000 Participants Cross George Washington Bridge To Raise Money For Cancer

Whether on foot or by bike on Sunday morning, those of all ages showed their support for the American Cancer Society with every stride on the George Washington Bridge.

2012/06/10

Calhoun Riding To Benefit Cancer Research

Several hundred bicycle riders and walkers are joining Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun in Simsbury for his annual charity ride to benefit cancer research.

2012/06/09

Health Advocates Want All N.J. Minors Banned From Tanning Salons

The American Cancer Society says the rate of skin cancer, otherwise known as melanoma, has increased in the Garden State by 43 percent over the last 10 years and says indoor tanning booths are a major factor.

2012/05/07

A woman smokes in a Times Square pedestrian island on September 16, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NY Gov. Cuomo’s Budget Cuts Anti-Smoking Effort, Says Advocates

Anti-smoking advocates said Tuesday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget would continue to cut help for smokers to quit, even as it takes advantage of their habit by raising the tax on cigars and loose tobacco used in rolled cigarettes.

2012/01/25

Childhood obesity (credit: AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)

Study, Assemblyman Seek Action On ‘Food Deserts’

Fewer groceries in urban and rural areas statewide have worsened the so-called food deserts in New York, where the poor have little access to affordable fresh produce and nutritious foods, a study finds.

2011/11/27

Smoking (credit: AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Westchester College To Ban Tobacco In January

Westchester Community College will ban tobacco on its campus starting in January.

2011/11/25

Cupcake (file / credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

AOL Selling Cupcakes At Grand Central Terminal To Fight Cancer

AOL has given all of its thousands of employees worldwide the day off Friday to give back and help out.

2011/05/20

New York Warming To 1st Indoor Tanning Ban For Children

The tanning industry considers a bill before the Legislature to be another “nanny state” assault on their business, and the proposal comes at the height of the indoor tanning season for teens: prom time.

2011/05/04

NFL Donates $1 Million To American Cancer Society

The NFL will donate more than $1 million to the American Cancer Society as a result of this year’s breast cancer awareness campaign.

WFAN–2010/12/28

Cigarette butts in an ashtray - File / Photo: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images

Poor Marks For CT, NJ In Smoking Prevention

New York, on the other hand, was ranked in the top half on the list.

2010/11/18

FILE - July 24, 2007 file photo, Peter Criss, founding member of rock group KISS, in New York. Three years after defeating breast cancer_a rarely occurring disease in men_former KISS drummer Criss is raising money to fight the disease. (AP Photo/Shiho Fukada, File)

Ex-Kiss Drummer Raising Money For Cancer Research

Three years after beating breast cancer — a disease that rarely affects men — former Kiss drummer Peter Criss wants guys to know it can happen to them, too.

2010/09/17

Health Watch: Lower Your Risk Of Breast Cancer

NEW YORK (CBS) ― Doctors can’t explain why some women get breast cancer and others don’t. But all women can reduce their risk. While there is no cure or any way to completely avoid getting […]

2010/07/23

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