3 h. ago Oncologist says pill millions take daily increases cancer risk up to 30 per cent

A doctor says they are linked to increased rates of lung cancer, prostate cancer, bowel cancer, and breast cancer

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4 h. ago Oncologist says common pill increases cancer risk up to 30 per cent

A doctor says they are linked to increased rates of lung cancer, prostate cancer, bowel cancer, and breast cancer

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3 d. ago New study challenges what we know about alcohol and cancer risk

Researchers found links between some cancers and alcohol consumption, but not others

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4 d. ago Amazon forced to pull heart necklace over 'serious' cancer risk

The Office for Product Safety and Standards forced the online giant to stop selling the Alchemy Gothic Necklace after discovering it contains dangerous amounts of a chemical listed as a category 1 carcinogen.

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5 d. ago Top nutrition scientist urges public to make 3 key changes to lower colon cancer risk

Colon cancer is rising at an 'alarming' rate in people under the age of 50 - but these vital changes could lower your risk

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6 d. ago The one risk factor for developing breast cancer that is often overlooked

Studies have found that women with dense breasts were nearly twice as likely to develop breast cancer than those with low breast density

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8 d. ago I'm a colorectal surgeon... here is how to reduce the risk of early onset cancer

Dr Karen Zaghiyan, from California, shared the video to her TikTok, where she listed the five things she steers clear of after noticing a 'tremendous rise in young onset cancer.'

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8 d. ago Sperm donor with 'cancer causing gene' helped conceive nearly 200 children

Nearly 200 children across Europe including some British families face a sky-high risk of cancer after a sperm donor, whose sperm was used for 17 years, was found to carry a hidden genetic mutation

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1 week ago Six modifiable risk factors linked to almost half of cancer deaths

Avoidable cancers are a quieter crisis that has been gathering force for decades

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1 week ago The cheap vitamin that could prevent the most frequently diagnosed cancer

New research suggests that adding this pill to daily routines could dramatically lower skin cancer risk

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2 w. ago London's firefighters have 'alarming' cancer risk due to contaminants from buildings and EVs

Instances of cancer amongst firefighters aged 35-39 are up to 323% higher than the general population

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2 w. ago Discussing breast density after mammograms may cause unneeded anxiety, study finds

Data from Australia shows women told about density had more anxiety and confusion, as measure considered in UKTelling women whether they have dense breasts as part of their breast cancer screening results may leave them feeling unnecessarily anxious and confused, according to a study.Breast density refers to the level of glandular and fibrous tissue relative to fat in breasts. Dense breast tissue is a risk factor for breast cancer, and can also make mammograms more difficult to read. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Giving your kid a smartphone before the age of 12 can lead to massive health problems, study finds

Smartphone ownership in early adolescent years is tied to risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and cancer

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2 w. ago Outlander star issues urgent plea to viewers with 'double the risk' of cancer

Outlander star Colin McFarlane appeared on BBC Breakfast to urge Black men aged 45-74 to get screened for prostate cancer

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2 w. ago BBC Breakfast guest sends powerful message to viewers who have 'double the risk' of cancer

Outlander actor Colin McFarlane appeared with Prostate Cancer UK to share an important message to BBC Breakfast viewers

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2 w. ago Tony Robinson ‘thought those most at risk’ would have got cancer screening

Sir Tony spoke about his own prostate cancer diagnosis in 2023.

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3 w. ago Streeting under pressure to defy advisors and launch prostate cancer screening programme for all high

Charities, patients and MPs warn a failure to act now will condemn thousands more men to avoidable deaths.

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3 w. ago Epidemiologist's warning to anyone with a tattoo over 29pc cancer risk

People with tattoos have been urged to take three steps to protect themselves

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3 w. ago New study challenges what we know about tattoos and skin cancer

Despite their popularity, scientists still do not know whether tattoos have any impact on health

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3 w. ago Study highlights the simple dinnertime swap that can slash the risk of developing gallbladder cancer... but it's not good news for red meat lovers

Replacing just one portion of red meat for beans or pulses a week could help ward off potentially deadly gallbladder cancer , a new study has suggested.

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