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Meet the company leveraging AI-backed physics tools for drug discovery

The start-up aims to use AI to drastically reduce the time and money it takes to develop new drugs.

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Weight loss drugs could slash cancer risks by 41% compared to surgery

Larger studies are needed to confirm the findings, which offer the latest evidence that the medicines can do much more than help people lose weight.

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Which cancers are rising among people under age 50?

While cancer diagnoses are increasing among younger people, death rates are not rising for most cancers, the study found.

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'After pregnancy loss, test to find out why revealed I had cancer'

Few cancers are passed from parent to child, but genetic testing can help identify people at higher risk. In Sidney Raskind's case, it may have saved his life – but experts say these tests come with tradeoffs.

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Childhood toxin exposure could be driving cancer uptick in under-50s

Gene mutations linked to a bacterial toxin were more common in people who developed cancer early than those diagnosed after age 70.

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New spit test better than blood test at detecting prostate cancer

The saliva test appears to be more accurate than the standard test, which uses blood samples.

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Testicular cancer: Warning signs and how to check you have it

Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if it’s caught early. Here’s what you need to know about checking for signs and treatment.

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Cancer death rates are much higher in UK’s most deprived areas

A new report highlights “huge disparities” related to cancer care in the UK.

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Consumer groups launch petition to ban aspartame in Europe

This follows the classification of aspartame, a common sweetener, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organization.

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Obese children diagnosed with cancer may face higher risk of death

In two cancerous conditions, obesity was strongly linked to poorer outcomes such as relapse or death.

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Where do you have the best chance of surviving cancer in Europe?

Cancer survival estimates in Europe highlight notable geographical and economic disparities. Several factors are driving gaps between countries.

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UK scientists develop urine test for lung cancer ‘zombie cells’

The test aims to speed the detection of lung cancer, which often isn’t found until the later stages.

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Cell therapy shows promise in treating deadly childhood brain cancer

A clinical trial showed CAR-T cell therapy may shrink aggressive brain and spinal cord tumours in young patients.

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UK scientists testing chemical in red grapes to prevent bowel cancer

Bowel cancer kills about 161,000 people in Europe every year.

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Hormonal IUDs tied to slightly elevated breast cancer risk - study

The findings indicate that breast cancer risks with IUDs are likely similar to those with other types of hormonal birth control.

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New cancer drug launches leave low-income countries behind - study

The gap between rich and poor countries has increased since the 1990s as new drugs become available in higher-income regions but not in the rest of the world.

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Scientists in UK developing world's first ovarian cancer vaccine

The vaccines are still in early development, but if tests are successful, they could help prevent one of the most common forms of cancer for women.

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Scientists find link between mouth bacteria and head and neck cancers

Poor oral health could lead to certain types of cancer, according to a new study.

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Olivia Newton-John song unveiled two years after her death

The proceeds from the never-before-heard song benefit the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, which sponsors global research into plant medicine for cancer.

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Prostate cancer is 'overdiagnosed' in Europe, new study warns

While incidence rates can differ by up to 20-fold across countries, mortality only varied by about five times, a new study found.