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Some top US lobbying firms are working both sides of the Pfas issue at the same time

Review from non-profit finds range of scenarios of firms simultaneously lobbying for and against Pfas regulations

The Guardian - US · Mar 14

Colon cancer now leading cause of cancer deaths under 50 in US

Experts warn younger people not to dismiss symptoms such as rectal bleeding as diagnoses rise for those under 50

The Guardian - US · Mar 12

I thought my facial mole was harmless — until my doctor warned it could be skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with more than two million cases expected this year. The Independent’s Julia Musto thought she might be one of them

The Independent UK · Mar 7

Federal guidelines now include at-home test to check for cervical cancer

There are more than 13,000 new cases and 4,000 deaths tied to cervical cancer in the U.S. each year

The Independent UK · Jan 5

AI Drug Discovery Startup Iambic Raises $100M Following Encouraging Cancer Drug Data

Iambic, a clinical-stage life science and technology company that uses artificial intelligence to develop medicines has raised more than $100 million in an oversubscribed financing round.

Benzinga · Nov 30, 2025

Crest must face lawsuit for putting too much toothpaste on the box art for children’s products, judge rules

The controversial US Health Secretary has previously weighed in on the debate over concerns about the use of fluoride in drinking water

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Major increase in colorectal cancer in younger adults tied to pandemic years, researchers say

There has been a recent surge in colorectal cancer cases and deaths in young adults around the world. But researchers still don’t quite know why

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Deion Sanders had bladder cancer. Here's what to know about a disease that's more common in men

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer earlier this year

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

MIL Thinks DIL Asking For Help During Cancer Treatment Is ‘Tacky’, Gets Destroyed Online

Is asking for financial help online tacky?

Bored Panda · Jul 19, 2025

Children living near oil and gas wells face higher risk of rare leukemia, studies show

Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in children, although it is rare. It begins in the bone marrow and rapidly progresses.

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2025