Twin sisters orphaned as parents die from cancer nine months apart Twin sisters Ellen and Laura lost both parents in a nine-month period from 2021 to 2022 The Independent UK · Feb 18
How a last-minute visit to Boots saved this mother-of-six’s life Tammy Jackson went to her local Boots Opticians after she experienced sudden changes to her vision, which turned out to be eye cancer The Independent UK · Feb 18
Am I more likely to get ovarian cancer as I get older? Age is the primary risk factor for ovarian cancer. The Independent UK · Feb 18
Hazardous substances found in all headphones tested by ToxFREE project Substances include chemicals that can cause cancer, neurodevelopmental problems, and the feminisation of males The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
TV tonight: inside the lives of remarkable cancer surgeons A consultant reveals what it’s like to tell someone they have cancer. Plus: eight artists paint a Henry II’s ‘bling’ fortress. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Bowel cancer rates are rising among young people – but they can reduce their risk Bowel cancer has been making headlines around the world, following the death last week of actor James Van Der Beek. The former Dawson’s Creek actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 45. The Conversation · Feb 18
This is the best carb to eat if you’re trying to lose weight Some weight-loss diets may have you cutting carbs - but experts say you may not want to cut this one The Independent UK · Feb 18
Marathons on Every Continent. Cancer Research Fundraising. What Can’t This U.S. Olympian Do? At 14, Winter Vinecki set a world record as the youngest person to run a marathon on all seven continents. Now a law student, the 2026 Winter Olympics is just another milestone. Sports Illustrated · Feb 17
Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer The Independent UK · Feb 17
‘I’m a doctor, but I still missed my own low testosterone diagnosis’ Low testosterone can significantly impact quality of life and overall health, but the symptoms are often vague and misdiagnosed as depression The Independent UK · Feb 17
The risk factors for prostate cancer – and when to request a test IN FULL The Independent UK · Feb 17
Here’s what actually happens during a prostate cancer screening About 160 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day in the UK The Independent UK · Feb 17
Ostarine: the performance-enhancing drug giving anti-doping agencies a headache A drug designed to help cancer patients rebuild wasting muscles has become one of the most contentious substances in elite sport – and the scientist who discovered it now spends more time trying to stop people using it than encouraging its medical use. The Conversation · Feb 17
They Look Like Nightmares But Mean No Harm: Animals That Only Appear Scary Nature has a strange sense of drama. Some animals look like they stepped out of a horror movie, yet they are among the most harmless beings on the planet. Sharp teeth, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin, or alien-like shapes often trigger fear in humans, but in many cases, this fear is… Times Pets · Feb 17
Bored Panda · Feb 17 James Van Der Beek’s Tax Issues Exposed After $4.8M Ranch Purchase Reignites GoFundMe Controversy “They are living way beyond their means, and the people who donated are paying for it.”
Times Pets · Feb 17 Why Do Dogs Live Shorter Lives ? Breed Size Impact Dog lifespans vary widely by breed—smaller breeds generally outlive larger ones, making size a big factor in longevity. Large dogs grow at an extreme pace, packing on weight quickly and burning energy nonstop. This constant strain creates cellular damage like running an engine at full speed without…
Times Life · Feb 16 The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…
Woman & Home · Feb 16 Prince William's heart-wrenching reaction to Kate's diagnosis revealed - 'it was as if the ground beneath him vanished' The Princess made her cancer diagnosis public in 2024 and behind the scenes her husband felt 'heartbreak, fear and helplessness'
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Taskmaster star Fatiha El-Ghorri opens up about cancer treatment Stand-up comic reveals that she underwent a hysterectomy to remove the cancer
GamesRadar · Feb 16 Castlevania and Metal Gear Solid 5 legend Shutaro Iida has passed away, with tributes saying "numerous titles hailed as masterpieces would not have been possible without his contributions" Most recently, the developer worked on Bloodtained and its sequel
The Times of India · Feb 16 Who is Kashyap Patel? Indian-origin doctor wins prestigious NRI award Hind Rattan for transforming cancer care Kashyap Patel, an Indian-origin physician, has been honored with the prestigious Hind Rattan Award for his two decades of work in community oncology. He is recognized for championing equitable access to high-quality cancer care, particularly for rural and underserved populations, and advocating for patient-centered treatment beyond major urban hospitals.
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Coronation Street icon shares fears over surgery following cancer diagnosis Coronation Street’s Beverley Callard has shared her fears over surgery after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16 ‘A permanent civil war in the body’: how fighting cancer helped an artist understand his Soviet youth A rare lymphoma diagnosis meant Giorgi Gagoshidze had to abandon a film project on the economic factors behind the USSR’s collapse – until he found new meaning in medical terminology
The Independent UK · Feb 16 ‘My dad died six weeks after his cancer diagnosis. These were the warning signs’ Andrzej experienced symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed, with doctors initially advising him to take indigestion tablets
The Independent UK · Feb 15 Teen daughter who campaigned for Chicago man detained by ICE dies from rare cancer ‘Ofelia was heroic and brave in the face of ICE’s detention and threatened deportation of her father’