3 h. ago New gene breakthrough could pave the way for treatments to halt the growth of bowel and liver cancers

Genes in the bowel and liver were studied to find out why they only cause cancer in specific tissues.

Politics

4 h. ago Researchers discover new treatments to prevent growth of two cancers

The research looked at the genes which can cause cancer, with a focus on the bowel and liver

Science

4 h. ago Bowel cancer warning as deaths expected to rise in the UK this year

Scientists warn only one type of cancer - with common symptoms which make it hard to diagnose - is becoming more deadly in Britain

Events

4 h. ago Researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer

Scientists hope to ‘tackle the disease at its beginnings’ after a genetic breakthrough.

Science

56 h. ago Surprising health benefit discovered for people with red hair

Researchers at Spain's National Museum of Natural Sciences have discovered an unlikely health benefit for people with naturally red hair.

Society

57 h. ago Angie Best shares emotional hospital update as she undergoes 'mistletoe' cancer treatment

Angie Best shared a photo from her hospital bed in Switzerland as she undergoes treatment for colon cancer that has spread to her liver

Science

5 d. ago Bowel cancer risk could be slashed by 'just 10 minutes of exercise'

New research has found that short bursts of vigorous physical activity could slow down cancer progression

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5 d. ago Just 10 minutes of exercise could protect the body against cancer, study finds

"Short bursts" of activity were found to potentially lower the risk of bowel cancer

Politics

7 d. ago 'I was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 24 and you should never ignore 3 symptoms'

A woman who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer at the start of 2025 has urged people to pay attention to three key symptoms that led her to get a diagnosis

Science

7 d. ago 'I was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 24, never ignore these 3 symptoms'

A woman who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer at the age of 24 has shared three signs you should never ignore - as they made her book a doctor's appointment

Science

8 d. ago No holds barred! Boxer Muhammad Ali abstained from sex before fights... now scientists say getting intimate prior to a bout may actually enhance sporting performance

Researchers have discovered that making time for romantic physical contact before exercise could actually enhance people's sporting performance.

Sport

1 week ago ‘Gifted learner dogs’ can learn words by eavesdropping, study says

Certain canines can learn using cues from people’s gaze, gestures, attention and voices, researchers findWhether it is a piece of food or a four-letter expletive, words can be learned by young children overhearing adults – but now researchers have found certain dogs can do something similar.Scientists have discovered canines with the unusual ability to learn the names of myriad objects can pick up such labels by eavesdropping on conversations. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Tumour samples from the 1950s could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

Bowel cancer diagnosis among younger people are expected to double by 2030

Politics

1 week ago Man, 33, experienced common bowel cancer symptom TWO YEARS before diagnosis: 'Tests came back negative'

A father-of-two has revealed the warning sign of bowel cancer which appeared two years before he was diagnosed with the disease at just 33 years old.

Science

1 week ago Study finds school HPV vaccine also cuts cancer risk in unvaccinated women

Researchers have discovered new ‘herd effects’ of school-based vaccination programmes

Events

1 week ago Farmer diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 33 urges others to get symptoms checked

James Rogers consulted a doctor after seeing blood in his poo while on holiday.

Science

2 w. ago Exercising for 10 minutes can turn off genes linked to bowel cancer growth, study finds

Exercise sends ‘powerful signals through the bloodstream’ that can alter your genes

Politics

2 w. ago Breakthrough MS study identifies two new types in hopes for treatment

Two new sub-types of multiple sclerosis (MS) were discovered by researchers from Queen Square Analytics and University College London

Politics

3 w. ago Hugh Morris, former England cricketer and ECB chief, dies aged 62

Morris was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2022Glamorgan lead tributes to ‘fine human being’Hugh Morris, the former England and Glamorgan batter who went on to hold senior positions with country and county, has died at the age of 62.Born in Cardiff in 1963, Morris became Glamorgan’s youngest ever captain at the age of 22 before returning to the role later in his career, leading them to the Sunday League title in 1993, their first trophy in 24 years. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Check the toilet after you go for red flag signs of 'silent killer'

Bowel cancer symptoms can be subtle in early stages, but changes in your stool may signal the disease

Events