CANCER

Scientists have discovered that the commonest type of ovarian cancer evolves at a fast enough rate to “dodge” standard treatment.

French health bosses warn women to remove defective breast implants made from industrial silicone.

A Texas jury has awarded a record $150 billion in damages to the parents of a boy who was allegedly sexually assaulted and set on fire.

Venezuelan beauty queen dies of breast cancer at the age of 28.

The world has lost one of its greatest orators, writers, debaters and contrarians with the death of Christopher Hitchens, aged 62.

A new study links smoking with a non-melanoma skin cancer in women.

The 59-year-old woman who had bilateral mastectomy and placement of breast prostheses revealed that her “body swallowed one of the implants” during a Pilate stretching exercise.

According to the health experts, alcohol consumption is linked to about 13,000 new cases of cancer in each year.

Roman Catholic nuns are paying a heavy price for their chastity and their celibate life put them in the high risk group for different types of cancer, the study has warned.

Lifestyle rather than genetic or any other physiological factors is a major cancer causing factor, according to a new study.

A leading Japanese Food manufacture says radioactive cesium has been detected in its baby formula and has recalled the products.

E! News presenter Giuliana Rancic has revealed that she intends to undergo a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October.

The governors of Rhode Island and Washington state have filed a petition with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration asking to reclassify marijuana as a drug with medical uses.

Former Liverpool striker Ryan Babel has recounted the bizarre feud he had with a children's entertainer dressed as the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants.

Labour councillors bare all in nude calender for a good cause.

As the end of the year draws near, here are some of the British celebrities of 2011.

Men who have an appetite for well-done steaks may be significantly increasing their chances of developing prostate cancer, health experts warn.

The proceeds will be used to help the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to which the Duchess of Cambridge is closely associated.

Britain has a poor record on cancer survival and has high levels of obesity, a report has warned.

The widow of the former French President Francois Mitterrand and outspoken human rights activist Danielle Mitterand has died overnight, aged 87.

An anti-bullying charity warns that cyber-bullying can "spread rapidly like a cancer" and be so permanent it becomes "indelible like a tattoo."