23 h. ago New breakthrough treatment destroys up to 90% of skin and colon cancer cells in just 30 minutes

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin say they have developed a potential new cancer treatment.

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4 d. ago DWP urges state pensioners awaiting triple lock boost to claim possible extra £4,000

State pensioners are set to receive a 4.8 per cent pay rise next year, but the DWP has warned that people should review their finances now

Economics

6 d. ago Benefits uplift still unlikely to cover cost of essentials, say experts

Anti-poverty charities have warned an above-inflation rise from April would still see many people struggling with the costs of heat, rent and energy.

Science

7 d. ago Can we keep antibiotics working? Yes, but the world needs to follow the EU and the UK | Devi Sridhar

Unless more countries drastically cut back on antibiotic use in food production, these vital drugs will lose their efficacy for humansWhat we’re putting into our bodies can either nourish us, or make us ill. With that in mind, I wrote recently about the role of food consumption in terms of the risk of colon cancer. But what about food production?Across the world, we are seeing the rise of cheap meat: largely driven by demand from a rising middle class who finally can afford beef, pork and chicken, which used to be out of reach, given their cost. Approximately 45% of global consumption growth is occurring in upper-middle-income countries including China, India, Brazil, Indonesia and the Philippines. Poultry is set to take an increasingly large share of that growth (projected to grow by 21% by 2034), because it is relatively cheap, widely acceptable and requires fewer resources per kilogram compared with beef or pork. By 2034, it is estimated that poultry will provide 45% of the prote...

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7 d. ago Beef, pork, chicken: the world loves cheap meat. If people knew what really goes in it, that love affair would be over | Devi Sridhar

Antibiotic use in farming is now rampant and you should care about that. How meat is produced in China may mean the drugs you need here won’t workWhat we’re putting into our bodies can either nourish us, or make us ill. With that in mind, I wrote recently about the role of food consumption in terms of the risk of colon cancer. But what about food production?Across the world, we are seeing the rise of cheap meat: largely driven by demand from a rising middle class who finally can afford beef, pork and chicken, which used to be out of reach, given their cost. Approximately 45% of global consumption growth is occurring in upper-middle-income countries including China, India, Brazil, Indonesia and the Philippines. Poultry is set to take an increasingly large share of that growth (projected to grow by 21% by 2034), because it is relatively cheap, widely acceptable and requires fewer resources per kilogram compared with beef or pork. By 2034, it is estimated that poultry will provide 45% ...

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7 d. ago Colon cancer is the ONLY cancer rising dramatically in young people, major study suggests

A major new global analysis involving 42 countries, has found colon cancer is the only form of the disease to have solely surged in the under 50s.

Events

8 d. ago New research finds condition that 'only affects elderly' now on rise in young people

A pharmacist said it was 'no longer a health issue for older people alone'

Politics

9 d. ago Sprayable dessert trend is on the rise as scent snacking replaces actual snacking

There has been a huge rise in people opting for vanilla and caramel scented perfumes recently and it's a real scent trend for this year - but there are fears there is a deeper meaning to the popularity of them

Politics

1 week ago 'I found out I had bowel cancer at 26 – these are the symptoms to look for'

Mum-of-two Bronwyn was only 26 years old when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer, and has now shared a list of symptoms for people to look out for as cases among younger people rise

Science

1 week ago Rise in young people being harmed by ketamine sparks new awareness campaign

Ministers said there were also growing concerns about THC vapes laced with ‘spice’, as well as synthetic opioids being sold in medicines online.

Events

1 week ago This Morning's Ben Shephard spills secret to youthful looks as 'he would consider surgery'

This Morning presenter Ben Shephard has admitted that there is one plastic surgery procedure he would consider having, as he discussed the rise in people opting for cosmetic treatments

Politics

1 week ago Tax alert to mobility scooter users in UK over 'ignored' DVLA rules

The number of people using mobility scooters to stay independent is on the rise - but many users could be driving vehicles that are technically illegal on public roads

Events

1 week ago Top doctor reveals simple DIY method that can show if your bowel movements are healthy

A leading GP has shared a 'simple' trick which can show if you have a problem linked to colon cancer.

Society

2 w. ago James Van Der Beek shares new photos with his youngest son Jeremiah for his fourth birthday as he reflects on baby loss amid Stage 3 cancer battle

The Dawson's Creek star, 48, is currently battling stage 3 colon cancer, revealing his diagnosis in November 2024.

Events

2 w. ago BBC’s new factual shows to include documentary on Michael Jackson abuse claims

Legacy: Michael Jackson will also look at the singer’s rise to stardom and feature interviews with people who were close to him.

Events

2 w. ago The new 'superfood' that slashes your risk of heart attacks and cancer... and it only costs $2

It's been a staple in Asian cuisine for thousands of years, but now, this food is getting global attention for being the 'next superfood.'

Events

2 w. ago I've spent years studying bowel cancer. This is the truth behind the rise in young people being diagnosed, how SITTING increases your risk, and the changes I've made to protect myself: DR YIN CAO

As a cancer scientist, I spend my days studying why more young adults are developing bowel cancer.

Events

2 w. ago ‘I have searched and searched for help’: the Sudanese women left alone to live hand to mouth in Chad’s desert camps

As the war in Sudan pushes more people across the border, malnutrition is on the rise in Chad’s remote settlements where 86% of the refugees are women and childrenFor hours, jolting along the waterlogged dirt track to the hospital, 18-year-old Makka Ibraheem Mohammed held on tight to her seat and focused on stopping herself vomiting. She was in labour, in extreme pain after her uterus ruptured, but was now being tossed around in the ambulance that jumped along the dips and bumps of the road through the Chadian desert.Most of the 878,000 Sudanese refugees who have fled to Chad since 2023, living hand to mouth in this harsh landscape, are women. They stay in isolated camps in the desert with limited water and food, no work and with medical help often a life-threateningly long distance away. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Charity warns of rise in people using harnesses to take cats outside

Other findings from Cats Protection include a shifting demographic, with those acquiring cats tending to be younger, more affluent owners.

Events

3 w. ago Colon cancer is on the rise among young people – and research points to one major culprit | Devi Sridhar

If smoking was the cancer villain of the 20th century, eating ultra-processed food may be its 21st-century counterpartProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of EdinburghCancer used to be seen as part of ageing: something that mainly afflicted people over the age of 60 or 70. But although it is still true that the majority of new cancer diagnoses affect the over-70s, the pattern is changing in subtle ways. Some cancers are increasingly found in younger people.Take colorectal (bowel) cancer: while rates have declined in those over 60, data shows a sharp increase in many developed countries among people under 50, in what’s called early-onset disease.Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh Continue reading...

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