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How 7,000 steps a day could help reduce your risk of cancer

Physical inactivity costs the UK an estimated £7.4 billion each year — but more importantly, it costs lives. In today’s increasingly sedentary world, sitting too much is raising the risk of many serious diseases, including cancer. But could something as simple as walking offer real protection?

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How your genes interact with your environment changes your disease risk − new research counts the ways

Sitting in my doctor’s examination room, I was surprised when she told me, “Genetics don’t really matter for chronic disease.” Rather, she continued, “A person’s lifestyle, what they eat, and how much they exercise, determine whether they get heart disease.”

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Louisiana: controversial Denka plant suspends production after dire losses

Chemical plant linked to air pollution and cancer risks in majority-Black region ‘exploring all options for the future’

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Parents Spot White Glow in Toddler’s Eye – Devastating Cancer Diagnosis Follows

A toddler’s parents were left devastated after a simple white glow in his eye turned out to be cancer.

The Fashion Central

Cigarettes, vapes or pouches - which is worst for your health?

Here’s what we know so far about the health risks of cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches

Evening Standard

How breast tissue density affects your risk of breast cancer

Breast density is a significant yet often overlooked factor in breast cancer awareness, risk assessment and screening practices. Understanding what breast density is, how it affects breast cancer risk and what it means for screening can help women make informed decisions about their health.

The Conversation

How optical fibres are transforming cancer care

In rural areas, the arrival of high-speed internet is often a game-changer. Homes are more connected, businesses have new opportunities and telehealth becomes more accessible.

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From blood clots to rare cancers, a plastic surgeon explains the risks to consider before going under the knife – or the needle

A series of ads for Brazilian butt lifts (BBL) on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook were recently banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). These ads were found to be misleading and irresponsible, often downplaying serious health risks and pressuring consumers with time-limited offers.

The Conversation

MSP says her mother starved herself to death after terminal cancer diagnosis

Elena Whitham told MSPs her mother, Irene McLeod, made the decision in ‘secret’ in a bid to ‘hasten her inevitable death’.

Evening Standard

Delta Goodrem recalls how she bonded with Dame Olivia Newton-John over cancer: 'We became kindred...'

Delta Goodrem has reflected on her friendship with Dame Olivia Newton-John as she looks back on their respective cancer battles and admitted she "always looked up" to the late 'Grease' star.

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93 Moments When Medicine Crossed Into The Uncanny

Some medical conditions are proof of what folks say “ignorance is bliss.”

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James Whale says he’ll be ‘lucky to make it to Christmas’ in honest terminal cancer update

The radio host said he hoped to continue hosting his radio show for ‘another few months’

The Independent UK

Campaigner describes how ‘hero’ father chose assisted death in Canada

Fiona Anderson’s father, John Bird, who had stage four cancer. went to Ontario on 2022.

Evening Standard

EastEnders actress Heather Peace reveals secret breast cancer battle as BBC co-stars brand her ‘a warrior’

Heather Peace shared an emotional health update with fans on Instagram

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International Business Times UK

New AI Can Analyse Your Selfies To Predict Cancer Survival Chances – And It's Shockingly Accurate

A new AI tool, FaceAge, analyses selfies to estimate biological age, which, according to a recent study, is a stronger indicator of cancer survival than actual age.

Euronews

Bayer shares soar as company records strong cancer drug demand

Bayer’s strong first quarter performance was mainly driven by its pharmaceuticals division, even as its crop-science branch lagged.

The Independent UK

Sir Chris Hoy says cancer ‘stable’ and he is ‘making hay while sun shines’

The Scot says his diagnosis is now not the first thing he thinks about in the morning or when he goes to bed.

The Independent UK

EastEnders actor Heather Peace feels ‘very lucky’ as she reveals breast cancer diagnosis

‘I will continue to cherish and be grateful for all I am blessed with,’ said the star

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Quick Facts On John Cena's Cancer Diagnosis: 'Sobering' Wake-Up Call Spurs Skin Health Campaign

The wrestler's story highlights the importance of early detection and daily sunscreen use for all men's health.

The Independent UK

Eastenders star shares breast cancer diagnosis with candid wig-fitting video

EastEnders star Heather Pearce has shared her breast cancer diagnosis in an Instagram caption accompanying a behind-the-scenes video of her wig fitting for the BBC One show.

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Rob Lowe shares vivid memories of his grandmother Mim’s breast cancer battle

In a moving interview, Rob Lowe has shared vivid memories of his grandmother Mim’s battle with breast cancer.

The Independent UK

Otherwise healthy mother given five years to live after nosebleed leads to cancer diagnosis

She’d never had any health issues, and was shocked to learn she might not live to 40

The Independent UK

Quincy Jones’ mansion featuring 17 bathrooms goes on sale for staggering $60 million

The music legend died in November of pancreatic cancer

Marie Claire

James Middleton Details "Unconditional" Support His Family Offered Princess Kate During Cancer Treatment

"That's the simplest way of really demonstrating love."

The Fashion Central

Mum and Daughter Diagnosed with Cancer Just Months Apart in Heartbreaking Double Health Crisis

A mum and her 12-year-old daughter are facing the unimaginable after both being diagnosed with cancer just months apart.

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