5 h. ago Covid vaccines may increase the lifespan of cancer patients – this could be a game changer | Devi Sridhar

A study suggesting mRNA vaccines help the body fight malignant cells raises the tantalising prospect of a low-cost, low-risk treatment that could help with all cancersI’m often asked whether we’re better prepared for the next pandemic. It’s a mixed answer, but the bright spot is scientific progress on vaccines. The Covid vaccines were produced faster than any previous effort, and are credited with saving millions of lives from 2021 onwards. The mRNA vaccines – Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna – were designed within days of the Sars-CoV-2 genome being published in January 2020, and went into safety trials over the following months before finally being approved in the UK at the end of 2020.But could they have additional benefits? According to a recent study published in Nature, mRNA vaccines seem to trigger a powerful immune response that increases the median survival time by about 75% for certain cancer patients. These findings – which are being further developed – could indicate the powe...

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9 h. ago Scottish cancer patients being 'left behind' over genomic testing gap

Policymakers urged to deliver‘investment’ and ‘commitment’

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10 h. ago Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm

The federal government shutdown has created delays in some states when it comes to the federal program that helps millions of families heat and cool their homes

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19 h. ago Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals he takes a psychedelic drug once a month to increase his lifespan

The 48-year-old, who claims to be more than a decade younger biologically than his actual age, has long been an advocate of psychedelics for their mind-altering effects.

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35 h. ago London duo Maddox Jennings and Alex Manning named 2025 Game Changer of the Week

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52 h. ago Turner Prize 2025 exhibition review: 'four artists who could hardly be more different'

A Turner Prize victory for Glasgow-born Nnena Kalu would be a game-changer for disabled artists, writes Susan Mansfield

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to put cardboard on soil before winter arrives

Gardening expert Amy May has shared a simple and effective way to prepare your garden for winter. The easy 'cardboard method' can be an absolute game-changer

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4 d. ago Experts reveal how to safely clean heated throws and mattress toppers this winter

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7 d. ago Covid jabs trigger FEWER heart problems in children than the virus itself, experts find

Experts have long sounded the alarm over myocarditis, an extremely rare complication of the vaccine that causes inflammation of the heart muscle and pericarditis.

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7 d. ago Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals the best way to drink coffee to increase your lifespan

Coffee is something biohacker Bryan Johnson swore off, but it appears a new study has caused the 48-year-old to rethink his stance on caffeine.

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7 d. ago Covid jab presents less harm for patients than the virus itself, study reveals

It comes amid previous concerns about potential harm from the jab

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7 d. ago Nurse who used a dirty needle on a teenage cancer patient and told them not to 'tell anyone' jailed for 15 months

A nurse who used a dirty needle on a teenage cancer patient and told them not to 'tell anyone' has been jailed for 15 months.

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8 d. ago The common drug that can reduce side effects for cancer patients

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9 d. ago Voices: ‘It’s like the NHS would rather pay a hospital bill over a cheap jab’: Readers react to Covid vaccine cuts

Our community has criticised the government’s decision to restrict free Covid boosters, describing it as unfair, confusing, and short-sighted, and urged a review of eligibility to protect vulnerable people still at risk

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9 d. ago The 'game changer' glasses transforming viewers' experience at a Welsh cinema

People are given augmented reality glasses, which have broadcasting captions, and when worn, allows the user to enjoy captions at any film

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1 week ago ‘I’ve stopped being eligible for the Covid vaccine and I’ve caught it three times in six months’

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1 week ago Common cholesterol drug could help prevent 'chemo brain' in cancer patients

More than 75 per cent of patients experience cognitive changes - known as 'chemo brain' - during treatment, with around 35 per cent reporting lingering symptoms years later.

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1 week ago Researchers say Covid infection during pregnancy is tied to autism — but they aren’t yet sure why

Roughly 16 percent of the 861 children whose mothers had Covid during their pregnancy received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis

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1 week ago Cancer patient pays tribute to "dedication" of NHS staff as Forth Valley scoop award

The accolade for the team on the oncology award came due to their “outstanding care and dedication” in helping patients with myeloma.

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