1 hour ago Experts sound alarm over rise of 'forgotten cancer' increasing in young people: 'It's aggressive'

Experts have sounded the alarm over a stark rise in a rare cancer-warning that the sudden increase in diagnoses in people aged under 50 cannot be explained.

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3 h. ago Candle warning as health expert says they can cause cancer, heart disease, and dementia

Candles could present a number of dangers

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3 h. ago Warning after cancer patients died following delays in getting life

More than a dozen cancer patients have either died or become seriously ill after not getting life saving medication

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8 h. ago October candle warning with risk of cancer, heart disease and dementia

A doctor has warned of the risk while safety experts have highlighted the dangerous numbers

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24 h. ago New alert as 'taboo' cancer that killed Charlie's Angel star Farrah Fawcett soars

If the trend continues, oncologists at the US National Cancer Institute warn numbers could double in less than 20 years.

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54 h. ago Healthy habit that reduces risk of being constipated by 40 per cent, scientists discover

Constipation affects one in seven adults. Whilst the condition can normally be reversed by lifestyle changes, experts have warned that chronic constipation can increase bowel cancer risk.

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3 d. ago Doctor 'poisoned 30 patients to show off resuscitation skills' but 12 died

Frederic Pechier, 53, is alleged to have poisoned dozens of patients in order to rush in and appear to save them from death by reviving them - although 12 of them died

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3 d. ago Patient died after it took over 10 hours to get a CT scan when he complained of chest pains, lawsuit says

The lawsuit was filed by Maria Healey on behalf of her brother, Andrew Gabor, who died from a pulmonary embolism last year.

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4 d. ago French anaesthetist goes on trial accused of poisonings that killed 12 patients

Frédéric Péchier, 53, allegedly targeted 30 children and adults at clinic, some of whom could not be resuscitatedA French anaesthetist accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients between the ages of four and 89, 12 of whom died, has gone on trial in the city where he worked.Frédéric Péchier, 53, worked at two clinics in the eastern city of Besançon when patients went into cardiac arrest in suspicious circumstances between 2008 and 2017. Twelve could not be resuscitated. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Cancer warning as NHS says 14 million women at risk of 'hard to diagnose' disease

Women, especially those over the age of 50, should look out for the signs of this cancer.

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8 d. ago Stroke patient who died in 'sexual assault' murder case had seven tragic words for husband

Valerie Kneale had been at home with husband Bill, when she had a stroke during her evening meal and was rushed to hospital, an inquest has heard.

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8 d. ago Valerie Kneale: Stroke 'played no part' as patient died of 'sexual assault'

Valerie Kneale, 75, was subjected to a fatal and "forcible sexual assault" after being admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital on November 12 2018 after suffering a stroke at her home in Poulton-le-Fylde in Lancashire

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9 d. ago NHS trust warned of ‘neglect’ after failure to spot patient’s fatal lung cancer

Anne Lorraine Dyson died on February 24 after being monitored for lung disease since September 2021.

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1 week ago Urgent action needed to make UK cancer care fair, charity warns

The charity said too many patients feel they need to be "in the right place, at the right time" and called for "urgent action"

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1 week ago Stroke patient died after she was 'forcibly sexually assaulted' in hospital

Valerie Kneale, 75, suffered a minor stroke after slipping from a kitchen chair and was in good spirits before she was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, where she rapidly went downhill

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1 week ago Gordon Ramsay undergoes surgery to remove skin cancer as he issues warning to fans

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay took to social media to share the news that he has undergone surgery to remove cancer from the side of his face, urging fans to wear sunscreen

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1 week ago Jenna was 31, fit and about to start a family when she was diagnosed with cancer. These are the three warning signs she brushed off as 'normal'

Just one month ago, Jenna Ellen had started her first IVF treatment and was optimistic about starting a family with the love of her life...

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1 week ago Skin cancer warning signs as Gordon Ramsay issues message after diagnosis

Gordon Ramsay has been diagnosed with Basal cell carcinoma, known to be the most common type of skin cancer.

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1 week ago Skin cancer warning signs as TV chef Gordon Ramsay issues urgent warning to fans after diagnosis

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, with non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) accounting for the majority of cases - and early diagnosis is vital for treatment to be successful

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1 week ago Gordon Ramsay shares shock skin cancer news as he undergoes surgery

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has undergone surgery to remove cancer from his face and has issued a warning to fans about the importance of wearing sunscreen

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