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Socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson opens up about secret brain tumour diagnosis
The 44-year-old said that she is undergoing treatment for a non-malignant growth in her pituitary gland.
Priya Joshi Nov 19, 2016
Prominent African-American journalist Gwen Ifill dies at 61
The PBS anchor had moderated two vice-presidential debates as well as a Democratic primary debate in 2015.
Divya Kishore Nov 15, 2016
Tragic teen, 19, dies hours after sister is approved for life-saving cancer treatment in US
Edward Cox was found dead by police at a property in Inverurie on Thursday 10 November.
Priya Joshi Nov 12, 2016
Toddler battling cancer 'rose from the dead' as doctors prepared to switch off life support
Dylan Askin, 3, made a miraculous recovery after being diagnosed with Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
William Watkinson Nov 11, 2016
Military clerk fantasist lied about SAS war stories and cancer struggle to fleece £8,000 in donations
Simon Buckden was jailed for 16 months having pleaded guilty to six counts of fraud.
William Watkinson Nov 07, 2016
We all know smoking causes cancer. But do you know why?
Mechanism by which smoking tobacco causes cancer identified through analysis of 5,000 tumours.
Hannah Osborne Nov 03, 2016
Conservative MP Nick Boles reveals he is battling cancer after doctors find tumour in head
The former skills minister said he 'fought cancer off nine years ago and I am sure I can do it again'.
Paul Wright Oct 26, 2016
Sir Tom Jones: 'Music is saving my life'
The Voice UK star said returning to the show has helped him cope with the loss of his wife.
Priya Joshi Oct 20, 2016
'Game-changing' cancer drug could double survival rates
A study found the drug improved survival rates for patients with relapsed head-and-neck cancer.
Jen Offord Oct 09, 2016
Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell's £50,000 cancer fund target smashed in just three days
The money was raised to pay for lung cancer treatment.
Matt Thomas Oct 08, 2016
Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell diagnosed with terminal lung cancer
The soap star has set up a fundraising page for life-saving treatment at a specialist clinic in Germany.
Priya Joshi Oct 06, 2016
Smoking leaves a 'footprint' on DNA that can last for decades
Epigenetic processes may explain why former smokers can still develop diseases after many years.
Léa Surugue Sep 21, 2016
How ancient Egyptians died – signs of inflammation, infections and cancer revealed in mummies
Proteins in mummy tissue suggest familiar diseases may have affected ancient Egyptians.
Léa Surugue Sep 21, 2016
Junk food damages red blood cells, say scientists
Significant variations in red blood cells occur between healthy and unhealthy people.
Lucy Pasha-Robinson Sep 11, 2016
Can getting enough exercise moderate alcohol's lethal effects?
Scientists compared how physical activity affected association between alcohol intake and death from all causes.
Aristos Georgiou Sep 08, 2016
Smokeless tobacco products endanger health by causing opportunistic infections
Smokeless tobacco is widely used even though it carry many health risks like cigarettes, say scientists.
Léa Surugue Aug 26, 2016
Patients' poor outlook increases side-effects in cancer patients undergoing hormone therapies
Breast cancer study shows psychosomatic symptoms are caused by mental, rather than physical, factors.
Aristos Georgiou Aug 23, 2016
Pfizer reportedly in advanced talks to acquire US cancer drug company Medivation for $14bn
Pfizer will get access to a prostate-cancer treatment drug approved for sale in the US.
Kedar Grandhi Aug 22, 2016
NHS data reveals hundreds of successful organ donations by cancer patients
NHS blood and transplant services revealed hundreds of successful organ donations by cancer patients.
Jen Offord Aug 13, 2016
Cancer campaigner and doctor Kate Granger dies aged 34 on 11th wedding anniversary
Dr Kate Granger initiated #hellomynameis campaigner to raise awareness of cancer issues
Mark Piggott Jul 24, 2016
Is cat poo the unlikely weapon in fight against cancer?
Scientists made the discovery while trialling a vaccine for Toxoplasma gondii parasite.
Samantha Payne Jul 23, 2016
British comedian Caroline Aherne has died after battling cancer, aged 52
The 52-year-old Manchester comic from Wythenshawe wrote and starred in the sitcom The Royle Family.
Fiona Keating Jul 02, 2016
Young cancer patients more likely to be smokers
People diagnosed with cancer at a young age are more likely to smoke than average youngsters.
Léa Surugue Jun 14, 2016
Nanoparticles may be key to universal vaccine against cancer
A vaccine made of nanoparticles has shown promising results in cancerous mice and in three melanoma patients.
Léa Surugue Jun 01, 2016
Teens and young adults have lower cancer survival rates than children
5-year survival rates for children, adolescents and young adults has risen steadily over time in Europe.
Divya Kishore May 27, 2016
Skin cancer: Molecule TZD appears to kill melanoma cells
A molecule has been synthesised to act against cancerous cells of patients with melanomas.
Léa Surugue May 26, 2016
Marijuana: THC alters DNA potentially leading to mutations that can be passed to children
Scientific literature suggests THC can alter DNA structure during cell division, leading to new diseases.
Léa Surugue May 25, 2016
Disinfectants in swimming pools and hot tubs could be damaging our DNA
The products we use to clean pools and hot tubs may react with sweat and urine, causing potential DNA alterations.
Léa Surugue May 23, 2016
Cancer: HIV-infected patients are more likely to lack adequate treatment
People with HIV are less likely to be getting adequate treatment if they are diagnosed with cancer.
Léa Surugue May 17, 2016
National vegetarian week: Five studies that show the benefits of a vegetarian diet
Various studies have revealed eating vegetables and reducing meat consumption is beneficial for health.
Léa Surugue May 16, 2016
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