One in 10 deaths around world - 5.3 million - caused by hidden killer of sedentary lifestyle, says doctors' study.
Children abused by parents are at risk of developing cancer in later life.
Rise in black market demand sees jump in number of rhinos being illegally killed in South Africa.
Slash, Tom Morello and Geezer Butler praise Deep Purple co-founder Jon Lord, dead after long battle with pancreatic cancer.
IBTimes UK presents a pictorial tribute to famous celebrities who died this week
The £160,508-wedding was part of a charity event that will benefit the Humane Society of New York, which provides free veterinary care for sick animals.
Scientists from the Institute of Cancer Research and the Breakthrough Breast Cancer develop drug that kills leukaemia cells.
BMJ study looks into risks for those sufferers who opt for conserving surgery, rather than a mastectomy.
Adult star has lost year-long battle with breast cancer at the age of 30.
Norris Cotton Cancer Center researchers discover that R rating of movies can substantially reduce smoking among teens.
Dementia runs in the family and Gabo telephones his brother frequently to ask basic questions.
Rosamond Winkley dies in her sleep after losing six-month fight against disease.
University of Alberta scientists discover that pioglitazone, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, increases the risk of bladder cancer.
Palestinian figurehead's widow will ask for body to be exhumed from West Bank grave for more tests to uncover truth of his death.
Dutch-born Sylvia Kristel suffered stroke following surgery for throat cancer.
Cancer Research UK scientists discover protein that is overactive among mouth cancer patients. Just deactivating the protein will help save many lives.
Rumours concerning a rekindling of relationships between singers Chris Brown and Rihanna have gained momentum after the former came to the support of the Caribbean-born Rihanna with condolences, following the death of her grandmother
Thriller, Michael Jackson's tiger, died of lung cancer on 11 June... eerily the same month in which the King of Pop died, aged 50, three years ago
During Jin Shin Jyutsu sessions, patients receive light touches on 52 specific energy points called Safety Energy Locks as well as fingers, toes, and midpoints on the upper arm, upper calf and lower leg in predetermined orders known as "flows."
Emma Watson draws criticism after walking a pink dyed dog. The actress clarifies that the dog is not hers.
Miki Roque, who currently plays for La Liga side Real Betis, had been battling pelvic cancer since March 2011 and had undergone a surgery to remove the tumour last year.
Las Vegas is the worst city for skin, given the fact it has 22.3 percent smoking population. The other skin-unfriendly US cities include Memphis, Charlotte, Fresno, San Diego and Los Angeles