68 h. 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 d. ago Improve sleep and reduce heart disease risk with one everyday habit

One doctor has shared an everyday habit which comes with a lot of health benefits. Dr Gift Idahosa, w routinely dishes out wellness wisdom to her impressive 330,000 followers online

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3 d. 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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5 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week ago World's first lung cancer vaccine to enter clinical trials... but quitting smoking is still recommended as top way to avoid developing the disease

Patients at high risk of potentially deadly lung cancer will soon be able to receive the world's first ever vaccine designed to prevent the disease.

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2 w. ago Leading risk factor for cancer revealed – and it’s not smoking, alcohol or the sun

The factor most associated with cancer is unavoidable, and a condition that we will all experience

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2 w. ago NHS lists four groups most at risk of cancer 'one in eight men will get'

It's often referred to as a 'silent killer' because symptoms don't develop until it has spread

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2 w. ago More than 100 medications found to disrupt gut health and raise the risk of colon cancer

Over 140 medications disrupt the gut microbiome by forcing bacteria into intense nutrient competition, creating an imbalance that can lead to cancer-promoting inflammation.

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2 w. ago Reducing exposure to arsenic in household essential slashes cancer and heart disease death by 50%

Lowering arsenic exposure is directly linked to lower risk of death from chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer, according to a long-term study

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2 w. ago Are YOU at risk from odourless gas that creeps into your home and gives you lung cancer? Some areas of the UK are more at risk

Unless buildings are specifically tested for this gas, it can go undetected because it is odourless. Yet only 7 per cent of households in higher-risk areas have ever tested their homes for it.

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3 w. ago Ultra processed foods dramatically raise risk of abnormal growths in the bowel linked to cancer

Women under 50 who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are significantly more likely to develop bowel polyps which have been linked to cancer , concerning new research suggested today.

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3 w. ago The common ingredient that could support heart health or reduce cancer risk

Garlic has earned a reputation as a natural remedy with a surprising range of potential health benefits

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3 w. ago Common chemical used in dry cleaning may triple the risk of liver damage

Chemicals commonly used in dry cleaning may triple the risk of liver damage, increasing the risk of cancer and ultimately liver failure, a new study has suggested.

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