1 hour ago Top doctor warns cooking ingredient millions use is linked to aggressive breast cancer

Professor Justin Stebbing, who has led groundbreaking research into cancer treatments, described a recent study highlighting the cancer risk as 'significant'.

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38 h. ago CT scans could be increasing your risk of cancer, new study finds

The NHS carries out around five million CT scans a year for reasons such as assessing internal injuries after an accident and diagnosing conditions like cancer, stroke, or broken bones.

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5 d. ago ‘Toxic cocktail’: almost 200 pesticides found in European homes

More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to serious illnesses including cancer, study showsAlmost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around Europe, as scientists say regulators need to take “toxic cocktails” of chemicals into account when banning or restricting the use of pesticides.Scientists say their research supports the idea that regulators should assess the risks posed by pesticides when they react with other chemicals, as well as individually. They say this should apply to substances already in use, as well as those yet to be approved. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago ‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes

More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruptionAlmost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around Europe, as scientists say regulators need to take “toxic cocktails” of chemicals into account when banning or restricting the use of pesticides.Scientists say their research supports the idea that regulators should assess the risks posed by pesticides when they react with other chemicals, as well as individually. They say this should apply to substances already in use, as well as those yet to be approved. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Saliva test for prostate cancer may revolutionise early detection in 'landmark' study

The at-home spit test may 'turn the tide' for detecting one of cancer's most serious forms

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6 d. ago Saliva test could help early detection of prostate cancer, new study suggests

Experts have developed a new test for the disease which examines genetic variants found in saliva

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6 d. ago Doctor reveals simple regimen that slashes cancer 60% and 'Big Pharma doesn't want you to know about'

Spending some time in the sun, getting regular exercise and eating fish may be all you need to reduce your chance of developing cancer but one doctor claims that this is being hid from you

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8 d. ago THOUSANDS of men with prostate cancer are at increased risk of early death due to scandalous postcode lottery

To maximise survival chances, the NHS should diagnose the disease (pictured, file photo) and start treatment within 62 days of a patient being referred by a doctor.

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3 w. ago Link between tattoos and cancer leaves scientists ‘concerned’ in new study

Scientists behind the study admitted they were ‘concerned’ about their own findings

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3 w. ago Bomb disposal veterans face higher bladder cancer risk, study suggests

The findings in a small study is ‘significant enough to warrant urgent further investigation’, researchers said.

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3 w. ago Breakthrough in prostate cancer treatment offers hope for erectile function

The method nearly doubles the proportion of men who maintain erectile function after prostate cancer surgery

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3 w. ago Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds

A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment

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