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'Jacob loves Christmas': Family plans early Christmas for 9-year-old cancer patient in hospital
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.
Video of nurse singing to a dying patient her favourite song goes viral
Margaret Smith was suffering from liver cancer for about a year and doctors said she was too sick to survive a transplant.
'Intelligent' nanoparticle breakthrough hailed as revolutionary for cancer treatment
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.
There's a pet obesity crisis because we're killing animals with kindness
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.
A quarter of cancer patients use cannabis to feel better, where it's legal
Three-quarters of cancer patients would like to hear more about cannabis from their doctors.
Olivia Newton-John champions use of medicinal cannabis in breast cancer battle
The singer has hailed the healing properties of the plant and called for the drug to be made available in Australia.
40 neighbours on 'red zone' street diagnosed with cancer after chemicals found in water supply
Residents of Williamtown, New South Wales, are suing the Australian government.
Mediterranean diet reduces risk of heart disease but only for the rich and educated
People with lower socioeconomic status have less choice in the kind of products they purchase.
Jagraj Singh dead: Hugely influential Everythings 13 and Basics of Sikhi founder loses cancer battle
Jagraj Singh was a Youtube innovator who quickly became a prominent Sikh on the international stage.
9/11 survivors are at greater risk of heart and lung disease
Exposure to toxic chemicals and injuries sustained during the attack still impact people's health today.
Bradley Lowery: Football mascot who captured nation's hearts dies after battle with cancer
Lowery's battle with cancer touched thousands of people around the UK.
Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo freed from Chinese jail following terminal cancer diagnosis
Dissident is in the final stage of liver cancer, it was revealed.
Cannabis farmer with brain tumour spared jail
Jason Rodgers was keeping a farm of 77 cannabis plants worth up to £36,000.
10 brilliant medical inventions we wouldn't have had without astronauts
From robots doing surgery to invisible braces, these innovations are thanks to the space industry.
Omentum: Scientists puzzle over this weird organ you probably didn't know you have
The omentum is known as the 'policeman of the abdomen' for its role in killing infections.
Joe Biden: Trump administration did not want to work on cancer initiative
Former veep set up 'Moonshot' project after his son died of brain cancer.
Breast cancer: 43% of women unaware of reconstructive surgery risks
Breast reconstruction can boost body image but it does carry some risks.
New Zealanders are drawing penises on maps using GPS — for a very good reason
Here's a clue: April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.
Ageing process reversed in mice – and Nasa wants the technology for its Mars mission
Scientists think they have found the mechanism responsible for DNA damage as we age.
Victoria Wood gave half of her £9.3m fortune to charity but nothing to her ex-husband
The late comedian left her £4m London home to her two children, Grace and Henry.
How did cobras evolve flesh-eating venom, and could it be used to treat cancer?
Cobra venom can destroy whole limbs. Now scientists want to turn it against cancer cells.
Joe Biden calls on innovators at SXSW to help end cancer, 'the only bipartisan thing left'
"I would have loved to be the president who presided over the end of cancer as we know it," Biden said.
Terminally ill blogger Lisa Magill posts heart-wrenching video from hospital bed
Sat in her hospital bed, 34-year-old Magill told her followers about the daily struggles she faces.
Dying author pens dating profile for her husband so he can 'find another love story'
The emotional essay by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is titled You May Want to Marry My Husband.
European colonisation of Americas infected native people with vicious stomach-ulcer bacteria
The spread of new strains of H. pylori to the Americas may be behind high mortality rates of stomach cancer in the region today.
The brain creates the same fruit sugars that are fuelling the obesity crisis
Fructose has been linked to conditions including diabetes, obesity, cancer and liver disease.
More than £200,000 raised for orphaned children whose parents died of cancer in same week
Donations poured in after three siblings shared photo of parents holding hands on their deathbeds.
Michael Buble confirms son Noah, 3, is 'progressing well' after cancer treatment
The Canadian singer said 'doctors are very optimistic about the future for our little boy."
World Cancer Day 2017: Theme and facts about one of the world's deadliest diseases
Like in 2016, the day's tagline is 'We can. I can.' showing the need for everyone to act against cancer.
10 symptoms of cancer you should never ignore
Breathlessness, unexplained weight loss and heavy sweating are among the signs worth spotting early.