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Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk

In Colorado, as of 2025, about 500 people a year die from lung cancer as the result of radon gas exposure. Nationally, the number of lung cancer deaths attributed to radon is about 21,000 per year.

The Conversation · Feb 20

Earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer possible with medical tampon, research suggests

Currently more than 50 per cent of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer at an advanced stage when fewer treatment options are available

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Grey’s Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey reflects on leaving the hit medical drama

Dempsey played Dr Derek Shepherd, known to fans as McDreamy, in the US medical drama.

Evening Standard · Feb 19

Cats could hold the key to understanding breast cancer

Scientists discovered the genetic changes that drive cancer formation in cats are similar to those seen in humans

The Independent UK · Feb 19

From Grief to Purpose: The Son Turning His Mother’s Cancer Battle Into Hope for Millions

Walk into Bharat Mandapam this week and you can feel it right away. The noise. The movement. The sense that everyone is talking about the future at the same time. India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026, and it’s big. Startups are pitching. Policymakers are debating. Tech leaders are…

Times Life · Feb 19

‘I thought I had endometriosis – then I got my stage 4 cancer diagnosis’

Tamara Mulley was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, and told that she had ‘two years to live’

The Independent UK · Feb 19

James Van Der Beek fans filled with emotion as trailer for his final movie appearance is released

Following his death from cancer aged 48, James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in The Gates.

BANG Premier · Feb 19

Christy Carlson Romano in cancer scare after James Van Der Beek inspired her to get tested

Actress Christy Carlson Romano received a positive result in a cancer screening after James Van Der Beek inspired her to get tested.

BANG Premier · Feb 19

Groundbreaking programme helps children recover after brain cancer

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The Independent UK · Feb 19