4 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.

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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 Researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer

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

Science

57 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.

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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.

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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...

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1 week ago Oncologist says diet rich in 6 foods could slow prostate cancer growth

The link between the gut and the prostate, known as the 'gut-prostate axis', is becoming increasingly important

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1 week ago Diet rich in vegetables could slow growth of a certain type of cancer

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, affecting 55,300 men each year

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1 week ago Cancer breakthrough linked to boosting patients' diets with vegetables and bacteria

A trial has shown boosting diet with supplements could halt tumour growth in prostate cancer patients - opening the door to a whole new approach to cancer treatment

Science

1 week ago Jesy Nelson shares update from hospital as she reveals she is fighting for SMA1 screening at birth after her twins' diagnosis because early treatment helps to prevent severe muscular disease

Jesy Nelson has revealed she is fighting for SMA1 screening at birth after her twin daughters could have avoided severe muscular disease with early treatment.

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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

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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

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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

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3 w. ago Cracker jokes and custard chemistry: ways to smuggle science into Christmas

Researchers share the easy ways to uncover moments of festive discovery, proving you don’t need a lab coat to experiment this ChristmasChristmas may seem like a time for switching off and suspending disbelief but there are plenty of ways to introduce a little science into the celebrations.We asked experts for their top home experiments to challenge friends and family. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago The overlooked treatment proven to ease joint pain and prevent disease

Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for chronic, disabling joint conditions such as osteoarthritis

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