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Why are more young adults being diagnosed with some cancers?

Well-known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, diet, and physical activity have not been increasing among younger adults in recent decades, except for obesity. But researchers say that alone cannot fully explain the rise of cancer among young adults.

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Your face and AI can tell you all you need to know about your health

Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence tool that analyses changes in a person’s facial appearance over time to predict cancer outcomes.

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Third patient dies after medication error in Spanish hospital

The case, which affected five patients in total, is being investigated by the judiciary as a possible crime of medical negligence.

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Air pollution raises cancer risk beyond the lungs, report warns

Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards.

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AI can identify risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds

Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records.

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Never married? You may face a higher cancer risk, study finds

Marital status may be a powerful social determinant of cancer. Rates of the disease are significantly higher among people who were never married, a new study has found.

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Pesticides linked to higher cancer risk, study finds

Living in areas with high agricultural pesticide exposure is associated with higher cancer risks, according to a new study.

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Eiffel Tower lights up in Paris for Celine Dion's return to the stage

To celebrate Celine Dion's 58th birthday and announce her official return to the stage, messages in several languages are projected onto the Eiffel Tower.

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Tiny capsules could make radiotherapy safer and more effective

This approach aims to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy on healthy tissues. The project relies on the use of lithium-6.

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Global breast cancer cases set to reach 3.5 million by 2050, study

Breast cancer cases are expected to rise worldwide due to population ageing and growth, according to a new study.

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Vegetarian diets linked to lower cancer risk, study finds

People who follow vegetarian diets have a lower risk of several common cancers, according to the largest study to date on non-meat diets and cancer.

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Could pet cats help scientists understand human cancer?

Certain cancers in pet cats develop through genetic mutations very similar to those in humans, which could help improve treatments for both species, according to new research.

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EU cancer-related health spending doubles as cases climb

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in EU countries, and as countries rush to invest more in combatting the disease, the rising number of cases poses a growing social burden.

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Can tattoos cause cancer? The truth behind the scary headlines

Tattoos are more popular than ever, but a growing body of research suggests a link between permanent ink and the development of certain types of cancer. How concerned should people be?

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Nearly 40% of cancer cases are likely preventable, study says

A new study has revealed that more than one third of new cancer cases globally could be prevented by controlling common risk factors such as smoking and alcohol.

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Calorie restriction increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy, study

A controlled reduction in calorie intake can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the treatment of sarcomas. Research has shown that this restriction reduces tumour volume and protects healthy cells from treatment damage.

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Google’s new AI tool decodes DNA mutations. Here’s how it works

A new AI model by Google DeepMind can decipher DNA and predict mutations, opening new doors for disease research.

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Scientists achieve pancreatic tumour regression in breakthrough study

A new study by researchers in Spain found that triple therapy eliminates pancreatic tumours in mice

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Vaccine for aggressive skin cancer shows promising results in trials

A personalised mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows lasting benefits for patients with high-risk skin cancer.

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How self tests could help reduce sexually transmitted infection rates

Last year, the US authorities approved the first at-home test that can detect three common infections in women — gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis — as well as the first home-based kit for the virus that causes cervical cancer.