30 h. ago Butter has been linked to an early death. Here’s what to eat instead

Here’s what you should switch to instead

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37 h. ago Cancer cure hope as boffins research millions of 'cancer resistant' people in UK

Despite the fact that around 50 per cent of people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, not everyone at high risk develops the disease, and researchers want to know why

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5 d. ago Experts discover people with tattoos have DOUBLE the risk of deadly cancers

Danish and Finnish experts analyse data from thousands of twins and found those who had been inked up were at significantly higher risk of developing cancers.

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5 d. ago Doctor reveals surprising food that could spike your risk of ultra

The warning comes as experts battle to understand a disturbing rise in bowel cancers in under 50s in the UK and the US.

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7 d. ago Scientists find concerning link between chewing gum and cancer... and how to lower your risk

If you're a frequent gum-chewer, you may be ingesting tens of thousands of microplastics each year, according to a new study. These particles may pose a risk to your health.

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8 d. ago Bomb disposal veterans face higher bladder cancer risk, study suggests

The findings in a small study is ‘significant enough to warrant urgent further investigation’, researchers said.

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9 d. ago Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows

Chance of developing some of the most lethal tumours up to five times higher in women recently diagnosed with conditionPeople who develop type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of some of the most lethal cancers, including liver and pancreatic tumours, with the greatest rises in women, research suggests.The analysis of health records from 95,000 people found that the risk of pancreatic cancer was nearly twice as high, and the chance of developing liver cancer almost five times as high, in women recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago If you have a certain blood type, you're MORE likely to develop cancer, research suggests

A host of studies have suggested those with certain blood types are at increased risk of certain cancers, while others appear to offer a degree of protection against the disease.

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1 week ago 'I made the soup eaten by the world's longest living family every day

Reporter Lucy Marshall has shared her thoughts on the soup that doctor's say can lower cholesterol, help with weight and lower cancer risk

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1 week ago I'm a colon cancer doctor. Here's why cases are soaring in young people, the subtle warning signs... and diet tips to slash your risk

Early-onset colorectal cancer is surging in the US and across the globe. Here, Dr David Liska's comprehensive guide reveals everything you need to know.

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2 w. ago Three popular foods eaten every day may cut bowel cancer risk

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with 44,000 people diagnosed with the disease every year

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2 w. ago I'm the scientist who found Red Dye No.3 was bad for kids... here's why my work overstated the risk

Dr Joseph Borzelleca, 94, who studied the dye in 1987, said his work on male rats did not show that the dye raised the risk of someone developing cancer.

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2 w. ago Giving blood could have surprising health benefits – and even prevent cancer

Scientists have found giving blood can help the body produce healthier cells and even reduce the risk of blood cancer

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2 w. ago Scientists link 'poor diet' to higher risk of surprising cancer in new research

Lifestyle choices can severely impact our risk of cancer development, even ones that may not seem diet related

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2 w. ago One common food eaten in Japanese meals could lower your cancer risk

They are a staple of East Asian diets and are consumed in a variety of ways

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2 w. ago Why being TALL could kill you: Expert reveals how people above average height are more at risk of a catalogue of illnesses from cancer to diabetes

When Take That singer Gary Barlow recently posted a family photo online, it became an unlikely internet sensation.

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2 w. ago Popular diet which 'cuts out two common foods' linked to deadly cancer

Excluding two important dietary compounds from your meals could have serious implications

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3 w. ago Giving blood could offer surprising health benefits and 'cut cancer risk'

A new study suggests giving blood causes beneficial genetic changes in our blood cells

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3 w. ago Dozens of women found to have increased cancer risk in Sarah Harding study

Her Girls Aloud bandmates said they ‘miss Sarah every day’.

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3 w. ago Wine type associated with 'worsened skin cancer risk' explained by scientists

Is red wine 'healthier' than white wine when it comes to cancer risks?

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