Cancer

Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of Poly Implant Prothese (PIP), the company at the root of a recent and still ongoing global health scare, apparently has a lookout notice, issued by Interpol, to his name.

Geetha Pillai Dec 24, 2011

Defective implants in up to 30,000 French women will be removed after health fears raised.

Sharon Green Dec 23, 2011

A bronze statue of Steve Jobs, believed to be the world's first, has been unveiled at a Hungarian software company that the Apple co-founder helped financially.

Alistair Charlton Dec 22, 2011

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

Nicholas Edmondson Dec 21, 2011

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

Sharon Green Dec 21, 2011

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.

Nicholas Edmondson Dec 21, 2011

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

Sharon Green Dec 19, 2011

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

Shane Croucher Dec 16, 2011

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

Sharon Green Dec 15, 2011

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.

Geetha Pillai Dec 15, 2011

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

Geetha Pillai Dec 14, 2011

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.

Geetha Pillai Dec 08, 2011

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

Aparajita Das Dec 07, 2011

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

Anissa Haddadi Dec 06, 2011

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.

Toyin Owoseje Dec 05, 2011

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.

Ewan Palmer Dec 01, 2011

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

Ben Moss Dec 01, 2011

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

Toyin Owoseje Nov 30, 2011

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

Geetha Pillai Nov 28, 2011

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

Sharon Green Nov 24, 2011

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

Geetha Pillai Nov 24, 2011

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

Aparajita Das Nov 24, 2011

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

Gianluca Mezzofiore Nov 22, 2011

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

Shane Croucher Nov 22, 2011

The iPhone 4S and Steve Jobs' death contributed to earn Apple UK 14 million hits in October, making it the second most popular online shop in the UK.

Alistair Charlton Nov 22, 2011

A new wave of deadly superbugs will be untreatable due to a rising resistance to antibiotics.

Sharon Green Nov 18, 2011

Sepp Blatter's controversial views on racism in football has sparked outrage in the sporting world, with many calling for the FIFA president to resign. IBTimes Sport takes a look at the reaction to his remarks:

Gordon Macrae Nov 17, 2011

Posh Salt, also known as rock salt, is as harmful for health as regular salt, says a new study.

Aditya Rangroo Nov 17, 2011

The We Found Love star faces backlash from anti-smoking campaigners for lighting up in her latest music video and promo pictures

Toyin Owoseje Nov 16, 2011

Scientists in Canada have discovered that an antibiotic normally used to treat skin and abdominal infections can also kill leukaemia cells.

Aditya Rangroo Nov 16, 2011