31 h. ago Eating chicken four times a week could double risk of cancer death, study finds

Italian scientists made the discovery after examining dietary and health information of nearly 5,000 people, mostly in their 50s, over nearly two decades, including if they died and from what.

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52 h. ago Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS

A new twice-daily pill has been approved for NHS use, offering a significant reduction in the risk of certain breast cancers recurring.

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54 h. ago Revealed: The viruses that can give you cancer. Experts now say one in five cancer

Quit smoking, go easy on the alcohol and stick to a healthy diet. For years, this has been the mantra for reducing our risk of cancer. But cancer is not always due to lifestyle, habits or even genetic risk.

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3 d. ago Millions on common heart drug have 60% lower risk of dying from lethal cancer, study suggests

Scientists in the UAE, who tracked over 1,000 patients with the disease, found those on the drug were almost two thirds less likely to die from their cancer.

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3 d. ago One of UK’s most prescribed drugs could reduce death rate of common blood cancer

Researchers discovered that patients who took a statin had a 61 per cent reduced risk of dying from their cancer

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3 d. ago This daily habit could cut cancer risk by a quarter, study finds

Benefits seem to plateau at around 9,000 steps per day, researchers say

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5 d. ago Key vitamin supplement slashes the risk of colon cancer, study finds

The nutrient, available a supplement for mere pennies a pill, was linked to both reducing the odds of developing the cancer and improving the outcomes among patients that did.

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9 d. ago Common cooking ingredient could increase risk of breast cancer, warns top doctor

A common cooking ingredient used by millions of us every day could increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study from a team of experts

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9 d. ago Researchers discover key factor that makes women 80% more likely to die from breast cancer

Women with a syndrome related to lifestyle factors are 80 per cent more likely to die from breast cancer, a shocking new study has revealed.

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1 week ago CT scan warning after doctors raise serious concerns about cancer risk

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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1 week ago Common diabetes drug may 'slow down or prevent' cancer in those at risk of 'aggressive' form of disease

A widely used diabetes drug holds promise in the treatment of the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, new research suggests

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1 week 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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1 week ago ‘Many cancers could occur’ if CT scan practices don’t change, doctors warn

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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1 week 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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2 w. ago What is the pregnancy drug DES? The medication given to 300,000 women now linked to 'rare cancer risk'

The anti-miscarriage drug Diethylstilbestrol was prescribed on the NHS for nearly four decades

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2 w. ago Sunburn: Met Office issue warning over sunburn risk as temperatures continue to soar

Sunburn increases your risk of developing skin cancer ☀

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2 w. ago Cancer biologist reveals how just one alcoholic drink increases your risk of disease

Even the occasional cocktail or glass of wine can be harmful to your health, raising your risk of multiple diseases, including cancer, experts say.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Pregnancy drug DES is like 'hidden thalidomide' as women 'face higher cancer risk for treatment'

Suzanne Massey, 56, from Liverpool, believes an anti-miscarriage drug given to her mum while she was pregnant is to blame for a lifetime of health woes

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2 w. ago New spit test for prostate cancer that can be carried out at home may be the best for spotting risk yet

Researchers say the test is so effective it could 'turn the tide' on the disease and help identify at-risk men without the need for a GP appointment.

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