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Why a daily glass of milk really could reduce bowel cancer risk – an oncologist explains

A glass of milk a day could help keep bowel cancer away – or so finds a study by Oxford University and Cancer Research UK. The research suggests that increasing daily milk intake by as little as one glass could have a significant impact on lowering the likelihood of developing…

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies

Lots of people who vape want to quit, but there’s very little guidance on how best to do so.

The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025

Having a glass of milk a day ‘cuts risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth’

One in 20 women and one in 17 men in the UK will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Bowel cancer rising among under-50s worldwide, research finds

Study suggests rate of disease among young adults is rising for first time and England has one of the fastest increases

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Bowel cancer cases in young people rising sharply in England, study finds

Experts believe poor diet, more ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise are playing a role.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Early signs of lung cancer could be detected through your urine in world-first test

Pioneering urine test detects presence of ‘zombie’ cells in lung tissue

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Lung cancer could be detected with a urine test after new discovery

The majority of cases of lung cancer are diagnosed at a late stage when it is harder to treat.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Scottish schoolgirl among child cancer survivors who inspired poem about courage

Former children’s laureate Joseph Coelho was assisted by the youngsters to write Courage Looks Like Me.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

NHS trials ‘sponge on a string’ test for risk signs of oesophageal cancer

Test to be offered to people with heartburn gives faster, cheaper diagnosis of precursor condition

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024

Major trial of sponge test aims to prevent oesophageal cancer deaths

The study has been hailed as the ‘pinnacle of many years of painstaking research’ by experts.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024