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US anti-doping agency plans to strip Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and impose a life ban on cycling.

Tumours found to either shrink or disappear when treated with compound.

US and Danish heart study reveals psychological impact of sudden death or attack on partner.

ABC News stated that the British-born director was suffering from an inoperable brain cancer.

Study finds that binge drinking is tied to higher status - causing students down the social pecking order to drink heavily in the hope of greater popularity.

University of Liverpool scientists find that one strain of E.coli carries a toxin that causes DNA mutations and cancer.

Newborns whose mothers undergo chemotherapy have lower birth weight, but there are no other effects.

University of Southern California and Cancer Prevention Institute of California researchers find that eating red meat cooked in pan at a high temperatures increases prostate cancer risk.

Reforms to health insurance legislation provides cover for an extra 50 million Mexicans.

Diver Thomas Daley was overjoyed to win bronze in the men's 10m diving final, Britain's first medal in the event for 52 years.

Marcus Ringrose, who collapsed at home shortly after wife's funeral service, 'died of a broken heart', says agent.

With the Mars rover Curiosity revealing the phenomenal scientific and technological feats that humans can achieve, physicist Donald Sinclair slams naysayers and explains why the monumental expedition is worth every single penny

BBC Olympics presenter said comments targeted at his son George made him feel 'physically sick'.

With cliches and misconceptions dominating science journalism, Donald Sinclair looks at his top pet peeves.

Million Pound Drop presenter pays Twitter tribute to 'amazing sister' Caroline Baday who lost fight against cancer at age of 50.

Romidepsin and decitabine activate a tumor suppressor gene that makes the tumor cells to stop growing eventually leading to the death of the cells.

Research finds even low levels of distress increase risk of strokes and heart disease.

Girls who experience sexual abuse are likely to start menstruating at an early age, while physical abuse can result in late menarche, say researchers.

Study shows that healthier lifestyle could improve the overall health of men with prostate cancer.

Late breaking revelation at International Aids Conference in Washington gives hope that a cure for the disease could be attainable.

Women who give birth after age 30 are at 44 percent lower risk of developing endometrial cancer when compared to younger mothers.