14 h. ago CT scans could be increasing your risk of cancer, new study finds

The NHS carries out around five million CT scans a year for reasons such as assessing internal injuries after an accident and diagnosing conditions like cancer, stroke, or broken bones.

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4 d. ago What is the pregnancy drug DES? The medication given to 300,000 women now linked to 'rare cancer risk'

The anti-miscarriage drug Diethylstilbestrol was prescribed on the NHS for nearly four decades

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4 d. ago Sunburn: Met Office issue warning over sunburn risk as temperatures continue to soar

Sunburn increases your risk of developing skin cancer ☀

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5 d. ago Cancer biologist reveals how just one alcoholic drink increases your risk of disease

Even the occasional cocktail or glass of wine can be harmful to your health, raising your risk of multiple diseases, including cancer, experts say.

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5 d. ago Doctor reveals simple regimen that slashes cancer 60% and 'Big Pharma doesn't want you to know about'

Spending some time in the sun, getting regular exercise and eating fish may be all you need to reduce your chance of developing cancer but one doctor claims that this is being hid from you

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5 d. ago Pregnancy drug DES is like 'hidden thalidomide' as women 'face higher cancer risk for treatment'

Suzanne Massey, 56, from Liverpool, believes an anti-miscarriage drug given to her mum while she was pregnant is to blame for a lifetime of health woes

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5 d. ago New spit test for prostate cancer that can be carried out at home may be the best for spotting risk yet

Researchers say the test is so effective it could 'turn the tide' on the disease and help identify at-risk men without the need for a GP appointment.

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6 d. ago Women should avoid all alcohol to reduce risk of breast cancer, charity says

World Cancer Research Fund goes further than UK and WHO advice on alcohol after review of evidenceWomen should avoid alcohol altogether to reduce their risk of breast cancer, a charity has warned.The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has published a review of evidence on how diet and lifestyle factors can play a role in the development of the disease. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Scandal of NHS prostate cancer postcode lottery: Thousands of men at greater risk of death as 96 trusts fail to meet target to start treatment, forcing hundreds to wait months for care

To maximise survival chances, the NHS should diagnose the disease and start patients' treatment within 62 days of them being referred by a doctor.

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7 d. ago THOUSANDS of men with prostate cancer are at increased risk of early death due to scandalous postcode lottery

To maximise survival chances, the NHS should diagnose the disease (pictured, file photo) and start treatment within 62 days of a patient being referred by a doctor.

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7 d. ago Proof red wine ISN'T so healthy after all: Research into its link with cancer has thrown up a very surprising result

It's probably the one bit of healthy living advice many of us remember without being reminded - drink red wine (in moderation) to cut the risk of illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease and dementia.

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8 d. ago Me and my father were both diagnosed with prostate cancer: This is why screening would benefit those most at risk

Mr Charles, 67, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease shortly after retiring as a risk manager in nuclear and radiation safety in 2017.

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9 d. ago The one type of food young people should eat to reduce their risk of bowel cancer

Research from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has shown bowel cancer is increasing in younger adults, with one in every 20 bowel cancer cases happening in people under 50

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1 week ago 'Weekend warrior' approach to exercise can 'reduce risk of dying from cancer and heart disease'

Even exercising for just one or two days a week can seriously improve your health, a new study suggests

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1 week ago Facial symptom when you drink alcohol 'could mean you are at risk of cancer'

A medical professional has warned that people who experience a certain facial symptom when they drink alcohol could be at an 80-fold greater risk of cancer

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1 week ago Experts pinpoint exact amount of time you need to exercise to slash risk of cancer

Cramming exercise into just one or two days a week is enough to slash the risk of early death, a study suggests.

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1 week ago Scientists reveal simple exercise trick to 'slash risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer'

Health experts have pinpointed the amount of exercise we should all be getting a week

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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