23 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy inspires Lanarkshire fundraising namesake ahead of his Tour De 4 cycling event

Sir Chris met with Cumbernauld man Chris Donnelly, who lost his uncle Tam Donnelly to prostate cancer and is supporting his dad James Donnelly who is recovering after surgery at University Hospital Hairmyres for prostate cancer in July.

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33 h. ago Kiltwalk hero Tommy thanks Perthshire Advertiser readers for boosting his fundraising tally to £14,000

Fifty-seven-year-old with terminal prostate cancer completed 18 of the 20-mile route on crutches after injuring his knee when training.

Economics

43 h. ago Teenagers with period pain more likely to have chronic adult pain, study says

Research finds 76% higher risk for 15-year-olds with dysmenorrhorea than those without painful mensesTeenagers who have moderate or severe period pain are much more likely to develop chronic pain as adults, according to research.Researchers said the findings should serve as a wake-up call to improve menstrual education, reduce stigma, and ensure young people have access to effective support and treatment early on. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago It's the symptomless 'silent killer' condition that affects more than 7.2million Britons and leads to more deaths than breast and prostate cancer combined

It has been described by experts as a slow-moving tidal wave threatening to engulf the NHS. At least one million are thought to be living with the disease without knowing it.

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5 d. ago Former BBC Breakfast star shares 'out of the blue' and devastating cancer diagnosis

A former BBC Breakfast star has opened up about his stage four cancer diagnosis and is urging men to get screened for the disease

Science

5 d. ago Sky News legend Dermot Murnaghan discusses unexpected diagnosis after falling ill on holiday

Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer and said the diagnosis was "a bolt from the blue"

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6 d. ago Dermot Murnaghan issues plea in first live interview since stage four cancer diagnosis

Dermot Murnaghan has opened up about his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis, calling it a “bolt from the blue”.

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6 d. ago Sky News star says Stage 4 cancer was 'bolt from the blue' after holiday illness

The former Sky News host appeared on his former channel as he called on men to "demand" a prostate cancer test

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6 d. ago BBC's Dermot Murnaghan gives cancer battle update and sends urgent message to fans

The news host is planning on taking part in a charity bike ride with Sir Chris Hoy

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6 d. ago Dermot Murnaghan ‘feeling pretty good’ after chemotherapy for stage four cancer

The TV presenter, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, said men should demand testing on the NHS.

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6 d. ago Dermot Murnaghan calls for improved prostate cancer screenings as he details stage four diagnosis

Broadcaster shared he’d been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in June

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6 d. ago Dermot Murnaghan calls for better cancer screening as he discusses his stage four cancer diagnosis

The former Sky News and BBC broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan, 67, revealed earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

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8 d. ago ‘Gigi's story is not just about one individual, it's about a system that failed her’

The Lullaby Trust has joined forces with the parents of a baby girl who was killed at her nursery to call for improved safety measures

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2 w. ago The silent epidemic: the pros and cons of screening for prostate cancer

In the US, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men – but experts can’t agree about testing“You will feel a little pressure.”My doctor had instructed me to lower my boxers, bend forward and place my elbows on the table. As with most men over 50, it was time for my annual digital rectal exam, or DRE: those riveting moments when the doctor takes a “look” at the prostate gland, which is just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander raises 'serious concerns' with Citroen boss over handling of stop

The Transport Secretary has written to Eurig Druce, UK group managing director of Citroen's parent company Stellantis, calling for 'immediate steps' to improve the recall procedure.

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2 w. ago Citizen science water tests reveal ‘really concerning’ pollution in Windermere

Campaigners are calling for decisive action to improve water quality in England’s largest lake.

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2 w. ago Harry Potter Travels To Diagon Alley With Hagrid In Detailed HBO Set Photos

Harry Potter Travels To Diagon Alley With Hagrid In Detailed HBO Set Photos  Screen Rant

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2 w. ago ‘Being short is a curse’: the men paying thousands to get their legs broken – and lengthened

It looks like medieval torture, from the metal rods inserted into sawn bones to the months of agonising recovery. But to some, travelling to Turkey to gain a few inches is a (very high) price worth payingIt was on his honeymoon in Kuala Lumpur, looking out of his hotel window at the silvery points of the world’s tallest twin skyscrapers, that Frank decided it was time to become taller. He had recently confessed to his new wife how much his height had bothered him since he was a teenager. As a man dedicated to self-improvement, Frank wanted to take action. He picked up the phone, called a clinic in Turkey that specialises in leg lengthening surgery – and made a booking.“I had a lot of second thoughts – at the end of the day, someone’s going to break your legs,” he says, propped up on a hotel bed in Istanbul, his legs splayed in front of him, bracketed by a brace on each thigh. His wife, Emilia, tends to him, fetching painkillers and ice packs for the wound sites where the braces punc...

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2 w. ago BBC star Milton Jones shares cancer update with fans following surgery

The comedian, 61, known for his appearances on BBC's Mock The Week and Channel 4's 8 Out Of 10 Cats, was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year

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2 w. ago Comedian Milton Jones says he is ‘cancer free’ after undergoing surgery

The 61-year-old thanked the doctors and nurses who helped him amid his treatment for prostate cancer.

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