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Small decline in daily activity can increase risk of cancer, study finds

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Doctors Explain How Prostate Cancer Spreads to the Bones as Joe Biden's Health Takes a Sharp Turn

Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread further into his bones, his son says. Doctors explain how the disease reaches the skeleton and why a simple PSA blood test can catch it early.

International Business Times UK

Swapping exercise for these common activities increases your cancer risk, experts say

Even a slight reduction in daily exercise can elevate the risk of developing the disease

The Independent UK

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Hunter Biden Gives Update on Joe Biden's Advancing Cancer and Admits His Condition Is 'Sad To Watch'

Hunter Biden reveals that his father, Joe Biden, is experiencing significant pain as his prostate cancer has spread further, highlighting the personal and public challenges faced by the former president.

International Business Times UK

Florida community fears a radioactive waste pile could threaten thousands living nearby

Residents of Progress Village are increasingly concerned about the environmental and health threats posed by a substantial phosphogypsum stack nearby. This waste contains naturally occurring radioactive materials, raising alarms about radiation exposure and potential water contamination, particularly during storm events. Studies on the stack's effects on local air and water…

The Times of India

Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

Football icon Lionel Messi mourned his father's passing after a prolonged cancer battle. His father, Jorge Messi, served as his agent and guiding figure since childhood. Messi returned from Miami to be with his close family for a private ceremony. Teammates from the Argentine national squad rallied around their captain…

The Economic Times

New York woman didn’t believe doctor’s diagnosis and pushed to find she has breast cancer. Then she learns the law won’t let her hold him accountable

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Ex-US President Joe Biden’s cancer ‘painful, spread into his bones and further’, says son Hunter

Hunter Biden revealed that his father's prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones, which brings considerable pain and debilitation. Despite this aggressive diagnosis, Joe Biden continues to undergo radiation and hormone therapies, maintaining an optimistic outlook for the nation’s future. Prior to this diagnosis, Jill Biden pointed out his struggles…

The Times of India

A Chicago Area Fire Department Joins a 30 Year Study Tracking Cancer Risk in Illinois Firefighters

Oak Park firefighters have joined a University of Illinois study tracking cancer risk with annual blood and urine testing over three decades.

Medical Daily

Lab Labeling Error Allegedly Led to Cancer Misdiagnosis and Unnecessary Hysterectomy

A Georgia lawsuit alleges a laboratory tissue sample mix-up caused a false cancer diagnosis and an unnecessary hysterectomy at age 43.

Medical Daily

King Charles's family-oriented summer holiday plans as doctors are 'very pleased' with cancer treatment progress

After making great progress with his cancer treatment, King Charles is looking forward to a family-focused summer in Balmoral, reports Emily Andrews

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False claims about sunscreen gaining traction online

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The Independent UK

Europe is facing its biggest heatwave – but why aren’t people wearing sunscreen?

A growing social media trend is telling people to ditch sunscreen, claiming it increases the risk of skin cancer.

The Independent UK

Why misguided influencers are wrong to ditch sunscreen during Europe’s record-breaking heatwave

As Europe swelters under record-breaking temperatures, misleading claims that sunscreen causes rather than protects against skin cancer are spreading online – but experts tell The Independent the evidence shows a very different story

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University opens government-funded lab to help train biomedical scientists

The £2.5 million facility at the University of Essex, which includes a dedicated cancer diagnostics laboratory, was funded by the Office for Students.

The Economic Times

Former US President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread further, son Hunter says

Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones and further, his son Hunter Biden revealed. The former president began treatment for aggressive prostate cancer in May 2025. He described his treatment as going well last month, while announcing his memoir. Despite persistent health questions, Biden ran for a second term…

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RHOC's Gina Kirschenheiter avoids prying into Jeana Keough's health

Last month, it was revealed that Jeana Keough is battling tongue cancer.

The Independent UK

Joe Biden’s cancer is spreading and he’s in ‘debilitating’ pain, son Hunter reveals

The former president was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer last May

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After years of study, scientists recreated the chemistry of two deadly plants in the laboratory. The breakthrough produced a surprising pathway to new painkillers, malaria treatments, cancer drugs, and greener pest-control solutions

Deadly plants like wolfsbane and larkspur hold a powerful secret. Scientists have finally recreated their complex biosynthesis inside engineered yeast and tobacco plants. This major laboratory breakthrough reveals how nature builds diterpenoid alkaloids. It opens a fast route toward non-opioid painkillers, malaria treatments, cancer drugs, and green pesticides. No new…

The Guardian - US

Rest assured, the new CDC director thinks ‘abortion surveillance’ is essential

An exchange between Dr Erica Schwartz and Senator Josh Hawley during her confirmation hearing is alarming

The Economic Times

IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicants

IIT Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative optical sensing device for detecting water toxicants. This portable E-Eye device offers instant and accurate on-site analysis of various contaminants. It works by converting chemical reactions into digital data for easy interpretation. The technology aligns with the Jal Jeevan Mission, aiming to ensure…

Medical Daily

How a Mislabeled Biopsy Can Lead to a Cancer Misdiagnosis, As Shown By a Georgia Woman's Lawsuit

A Georgia woman's lawsuit alleges a pathology mix-up led to a cancer misdiagnosis and unnecessary hysterectomy, highlighting the importance of accurate testing.

Medical Daily

Large Trial Finds High-Dose Vitamin D Did Not Slow Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A phase 3 trial in 455 patients found high-dose vitamin D3 did not improve survival in metastatic colorectal cancer, reversing an earlier signal.

Medical Daily

Federal Wildland Firefighters Can Wear N95 Respirators for the First Time

Federal wildland firefighters are now authorized to use N95 respirators after training, reversing decades of practice as fire season peaks.

The Independent UK

Drugs for common eye condition could be used to treat cancer, experts say

Scientists at The Institute for Cancer Research say repurposing drugs could mean they reach patients faster

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