40 h. ago Scientists discover terrifying new brain glitch that millions suffer every day: 'Opposite of Deja vu'

Scientists have discovered a new brain glitch that is the exact opposite of deja vu: the eerie feeling of having experienced a situation before, even though you haven't.

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55 h. ago I was given a terminal bowel cancer diagnosis and told I had months to live. What I discovered next left me furious with my doctors... and there are countless people in the same situation

'I just felt numb when they told me,' says Anne. 'Louis and I looked at each other and could not take it in. Initially, they told me I might have only three months to live, which was terrifying.'

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69 h. ago Top cancer expert reveals only supplement that could help reduce bowel cancer risk

The expert's comments come amid a mysterious rise in bowel cancer cases among young adults, with diagnoses having shot up 80 per cent in 30 years, with scientists yet to determine the cause.

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69 h. ago Eating a handful of walnuts every day 'reduces risk of bowel cancer'

Scientists say the edible seeds of walnut trees can also also limit inflammation

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2 d. ago Scots photographer's 'life saved' as routine test discovered 3cm tumour in bowel

Colin Mearns, 54, has urged others to take the routine test after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer last year.

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3 d. ago Scots mum diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 41 makes plea to lower screening age

Kay Edmond says doctors dismissed her symptoms for months — only discovering the tumour after she collapsed at home.

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4 d. ago From green bananas to a glass of milk, the simple diet tweaks PROVEN to cut the chances of bowel cancer, as experts reveal the cheap daily supplement that can reduce risk by 58pc

Nearly 17,000 people die from bowel cancer each year - and while around 5 per cent are aged 25 to 49, that figure is steadily rising. Here are simple ways to reduce your risk of developing it...

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4 d. ago More than 1 million people sign up for 2026 London Marathon, shatter world record

More than 1 million people sign up for 2026 London Marathon, shatter world record  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago Fist fights, ghostly pranks and schism: a brief history of conclaves past

Selecting a new pope has always been an arduous process, but some conclaves seemed to suffer more than othersModern-day conclaves are steeped in mystery: cardinal electors swear an oath of secrecy – and so do the cooks, drivers, medics and others who support their deliberations. Before the conclave begins next week, the Sistine Chapel will be swept for electronic bugs, jamming devices will be installed, and special coatings will be placed on windows to stop laser scanners picking up anything audible.It wasn’t always this way: in the past, letters, diaries and other writings by cardinals and their attendants gave revealing accounts of what happened in the meetings convened in order to choose a pope. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago The subtle symptom that led me to tragically discover a 'one in a million' tumour

Jamila Rizvi, from Melbourne, was just 31 years old when her whole world came crashing down after noticing a common sign that millions of women experience.

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7 d. ago Urgent warning over major outbreak of gruesome parasite that causes 'bowel cancer

At least 28 people have been struck down with the microscopic bug in Wales. The infection can pass between animals and humans, as well as from human to human.

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7 d. ago Childhood diet blamed for surge in bowel cancer in young adults

Cases of bowel cancer are rising in younger people and could become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults by 2030, according to a leading professor

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7 d. ago Major supermarket issues urgent recall for chicken over food poisoning fear

Asda is urgently recalling its own-brand chicken breast slices over fears that the product was packaged with an incorrect use-by date.

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1 week ago Tracy is about to begin chemo and she’s also getting evicted. Welcome to Australia’s housing crisis

The 63-year-old, who may have to live in a camper van, wants to see the major political parties do more for older AustraliansElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastIn three weeks Tracy Adams starts chemotherapy for bowel cancer. She will also be evicted from her home.The 63-year-old has been living in her Queensland rental for five years and, despite her landlords knowing she has just been diagnosed with cancer, they have told her to go.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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1 week ago Dame Deborah James' daughter follows important life lesson her brave mum taught her

Eloise was just 13 when her brave mother sadly died at the age of 40 - five years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Now she is stepping into the spotlight to champion Dame Deborah's campaign

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1 week ago Gut toxin from common bug could be driving bowel cancer in young people

Exposure to a common toxin in childhood has been linked to a rise in bowel cancer in under-50s

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1 week ago 'Striking' discovery that may shed light on bowel cancer spike in young people

A food bug may be behind the rise in bowel cancer cases among younger people

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1 week ago Evidence of alien life, a clue about the rise of bowel cancer, and a new colour? – podcast

Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three intriguing science stories from the week. From a hint at alien life on a distant planet to a clue in the search for answers over why colon cancer rates are rising in the under 50s, and news from scientists who claim to have found a colour no one has seen beforeAre we alone? New discovery raises hopes of finding alien lifeChildhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under-50s’Hue new? Scientists claim to have found colour no one has seen beforeSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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1 week ago Bowel cancer symptoms that are hard to spot but you should never ignore

As researchers investigate the rise of bowel cancer cases in young people, it's important to know the signs and symptoms of the disease and when to seek medical attention

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2 w. ago Bowel cancer in young people is on the rise. Childhood toxin exposure could be the cause

There are around 2,600 new bowel cancer cases in people aged 25-49 in the UK every year

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