Cancer

Scientists announce PACMA31 to treat silent killer, including those who have become resistant to other treatments.

Hannah Osborne Oct 04, 2012

Taken actor Liam Neeson bared all during an appearance on on Ellen DeGeneres' chat show to raise money for breast cancer.

Toyin Owoseje Oct 02, 2012

While smoking is a strong risk factor, heavy drinking found to cause oxidative damage to pancreas.

Staff Reporter Oct 01, 2012

India take on neighbours and arch-rivals Pakistan in their do-or-die fixture in the Super Eights of the 2012 World Twenty20 at Colombo.

Vishnuprasad S Sep 30, 2012

Justin Bieber mourns the loss of a brave young girl, who was his number one fan.

Staff Reporter Sep 27, 2012

Legendary singer, 84, loses year-long battle with bladder cancer after revealing illness to theatre audience.

Toyin Owoseje Sep 26, 2012

Researchers from Progeria Research Foundation and Boston Children's Hospital find new drug to treat progeria.

Staff Reporter Sep 25, 2012

Mark Halsey, who refereed Liverpool's clash with Manchester United on Sunday, has made a complaint to Great Manchester Police concerning a barrage of abusive tweets directed at him.

Nick Howson Sep 24, 2012

Mark Halsey, the referee for the Liverpool - Manchester United Premier League game, has received hate messages on Twitter after a game in which he sent off the Reds' Jonjo Shelvey and awarded United a second half penalty

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Sep 24, 2012

The T20 World Cup 2012 continues with two more exciting games, involving two of the subcontinent's biggest sides and the defending champions

Staff Reporter Sep 23, 2012

iPhone 5 queues in London started a week early, but they are being led by charities and a research consultancy, not Apple fans.

Alistair Charlton Sep 18, 2012

Obesity rate could be above 50 per cent in 39 states within 18 years, says Trust for America's Health.

Umberto Bacchi Sep 18, 2012

High Body Mass Index, often the culprit in diabetes, could be behind breast cancer as well.

Staff Reporter Sep 17, 2012

China's leader-in-waiting ready to return to public eye and date set for police chief trial.

Umberto Bacchi Sep 14, 2012

Shadowy filmmaker behind controversial anti-Islam film that has inflamed Muslims has history of run-ins with the law.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Sep 14, 2012

Former Spice Girl enlisted the help of husband Stephen Belafonte in latest issue of Cosmopolitan magazine

Toyin Owoseje Sep 12, 2012

Libya consulate attack: Sam Bacile, Filmmaker who directed Innocence of Muslims, goes into hiding.

Umberto Bacchi Sep 12, 2012

Future of rhino in balance with illegal poaching booming as syndicates 'speculate on animal's demise by stockpiling horn'.

Dominic Gover Sep 10, 2012

University of Southern California researchersfind that marijuana has certain chemicals that affect the testicular cells, which in turn increases the risk of developing testicular cancer.

Staff Reporter Sep 10, 2012

Greater family and social support seen as a contributing factor to longer life.

Akshaya B S Sep 08, 2012

'Stoptober' campaign urges smokers to stop smoking for 28 days from 1 October.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 08, 2012

Those with low levels of oxygen in blood during sleep face increased risk of death from cancer.

Staff Reporter Sep 06, 2012

BBC business editor confirms that 51-year old writer Sian Busby has lost battle with lung cancer at age of 51.

Toyin Owoseje Sep 06, 2012

Judge rules Michelle Kosilek, serving life in male prison for murder, should be allowed sex-reassignment surgery.

Ewan Palmer Sep 05, 2012

Property millionaire David Kirch wants to give away collection to help the aged on Channel Island.

Dominic Gover Sep 05, 2012

New study suggests that people can be overweight yet have no greater risk of cardiovascular disease or cancer.

Nicholas Edmondson Sep 05, 2012

Gül's office forced to deny rumours that president's 10-day stay in hospital was due to foul play.

Umberto Bacchi Sep 04, 2012

TV presenter and model feared worst after doctors discovered lump in her breast.

Toyin Owoseje Aug 29, 2012

Link found between insufficient sleep and biologically more aggressive tumours as well as cancer recurrence.

Staff Reporter Aug 28, 2012

Herbal tea made from common plant could be used to treat breast cancer.

Staff Reporter Aug 26, 2012