Cancer

Health news

This special protein found in bacteria could kill cancer cells

The new process was tested in breast, colon and pancreatic cancer cells.

10/10/2025

Health news

This ovarian cancer risk test may help delay surgical menopause

The test is being made available to women at high risk of ovarian cancer in the UK through the National Health Service. Thousands of women in the UK who have particular genes which put them at a high risk of ovarian cancer have access to the test.

06/10/2025

Health news

Trump signs executive order to use AI in fight against child cancer

The move doubles previous funding but comes against a backdrop of broader cuts to federal science budgets, including the loss of grants for long-running pediatric cancer research networks.

01/10/2025

Health news

Why are more young people seemingly getting cancer?

Are early-onset cancers really rising - or are doctors just finding more of them?

30/09/2025

Health news

Cypriots, health activists walk to raise awareness of childhood cancer

The group walked in support of a foundation that aids families grappling with childhood cancer in Cyprus.

29/09/2025

Health news

Cancer deaths expected to surge by nearly 75% over next 25 years

Lower-income countries are expected to be hit hardest by the expected increase in new cancer cases and deaths.

25/09/2025

Culture news

'Dawson’s Creek' charity reunion for lead star's battle with cancer

The cast of the hit show reunited on stage to raise money and awareness for F Cancer and James Van Der Beek, the lead star who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer last year.

24/09/2025

wellbeing

How an over-the-counter vitamin could protect against skin cancer

Patients with a history of skin cancer saw the biggest benefit from taking the supplement.

18/09/2025

Brazil

Early-stage skin cancer detected in Bolsonaro, doctors in Brazil say

Bolsonaro's lawyers are likely to put his ill health forward as an argument for house arrest rather than prison following his coup conviction.

17/09/2025

Health news

Chronic disease deaths have fallen. These European countries fare best

Among wealthy Western nations, neighbours in Europe landed at the top and bottom of the pack when it comes to chronic disease.

11/09/2025

Culture news

Supertramp co-founder and co-vocalist Rick Davies dies aged 81

Davies wrote and sang on numerous Supertramp hits like 'Bloody Well Right' and 'Goodbye Stranger', and was the band’s last original member following the departure of Roger Hodgson in 1982.

08/09/2025

Healthcare

Which countries spend the most money on cancer research?

The United States spent by far the most over the eight-year study period, but European countries also provided billions of euros.

02/09/2025

Culture news

Spain's Goya winning actress Verónica Echegui dies aged 42

The Madrid-born performer, who rose to fame in 2006 with her role as Juani in Bigas Luna's comedy drama film 'My Name is Juani', died in the Spanish capital after spending several days in hospital with an illness.

26/08/2025

Health news

Why scientists think diamonds could help identify cancer

Small, diamond-based sensors could help determine whether breast cancer has spread to the nearby lymph nodes, the researchers said.

22/08/2025

wellbeing

Americans are rethinking alcohol amid concerns over health risks

A new survey found that 54 per cent of US adults drink alcohol, the lowest point in the past three decades.

14/08/2025

Health news

AI could help detect throat cancer from voice recordings, study says

Researchers say AI could be used to analyse short voice recordings to flag abnormalities in the vocal folds, ranging from harmless nodules to the first signs of laryngeal cancer.

12/08/2025

Health news

Cancer-fighting vaccine prompts immune response for some patients

While the early-stage results would need to be validated in larger studies, the researchers said the findings offer hope for cancer patients with certain genetic mutations.

11/08/2025

Health news

Liver cancer cases could double by 2050, but 60% are preventable

Experts call for urgent global action on hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity as new data shows that while preventable liver cancer cases are on the rise, the right mix of policy, prevention, and public awareness could save millions of lives.

29/07/2025

EuroVerify

Debunking claims that sunscreen is harmful and causes cancer

Summer is officially here. While many Europeans have been swapping their computers and desk chairs for beachside sun loungers, the longstanding online debate about sunscreen persists.

28/07/2025

Culture news

Brazilian singer and feminist activist Preta Gil dies aged 50

The 50-year-old Brazilian artist and activist, who has died of cancer, was the daughter of singer and former culture minister Gilberto Gil.

21/07/2025