30 years ago, the Montreal Protocol was agreed to regulate the use of chemicals that deplete the ozone - a layer of the atmosphere which shields the Earth from harmful UV rays.
A British father battling prostate cancer is trapped in the UAE after he was arrested for allegedly having 'too many' prescription pills.
While the risks of alcohol consumption are well-known, the exact mechanism by which the substance causes cancer has not been clear.
The emotional moment Heather and Dave Mosher were married at a Hartford hospital, Connecticut, after her courageous fight against breast cancer.
Jo Turner and her husband Craig look forward to spending the holiday season with her three children in Waltham.
The desperate parents of Dhanika Tripura are now pleading for help after their daughter's health deteriorated drastically in just six weeks.
Bull sperm has been used to treat cancer in cows after scientists discovered it reduces side effects and was better at breaching tumour walls.
A man suffering from stage 4 cancer has been granted a dying wish by Tesla, to get his Model 3 delivered.
A 15-year-old cancer survivor in the US who was disciplined and segregated from class for wearing a hat to cover hair loss is asking for changes to be made.
Coil-shaped algae robots could allow scientists to fight diseases and diagnose patients without invasive surgical procedures.
Indian minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sparks outrage with comment that cancer is divine justice caused by sins.
Taron Robinson, 30, was charged in New York state with second-degree murder around 1pm, by 11pm he was dead.
An examination of internal documents reveals how a sugar industry-funded study was terminated when results appeared to threaten commercial interests.
The development could pave the way for new cancer drugs and personalised treatments for the second deadliest form of the disease.
The heroic fundraising efforts of Chester woman Claire Hitchen has saved the life of her husband's ex-wife, Nicola.
The heartbreaking letter has advice for Hannah about school, boys and her relationship with her father.
Jacob Thompson who was just 5 years old when he was detected with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma has limited time left, his family said.
Margaret Smith was suffering from liver cancer for about a year and doctors said she was too sick to survive a transplant.
The microscopic particles can reportedly heat up enough to destroy targeted cells yet also reduce the temperature before they get hot enough to harm healthy tissue.
Recent research suggests that around half of all dogs and cats in the UK are obese - and the problem is only expected to grow over the coming years.
Three-quarters of cancer patients would like to hear more about cannabis from their doctors.
The singer has hailed the healing properties of the plant and called for the drug to be made available in Australia.
