Vegetarians have 14% lower cancer risk than meat-eaters, study finds
Pescatarians also have 10% reduced risk, according to Oxford University research
National immunisation chief urges women to take CervicalCheck exam
Call to book consultations – shelved due to pandemic – comes after UK study on HPV vaccine
Peter Kay announces comeback, three years after scrapping stand-up tour
Comedian cancelled 100 Irish and British dates after ‘unforeseen family circumstances’
AI system found to detect breast cancer better than experts
Programme can identify cancer in mammograms with fewer false results
E-cigarettes can help people to quit tobacco, new study finds
Cancer Research UK, which funded study, warns vaping is ‘not risk free’
HRT breast cancer risk much higher than previously thought
New research says higher risk lasts for more than a decade after usage ends
Obese people in UK now outnumber smokers two to one
Cancer Research UK says more needs to be done to help people lose weight
Study finds just one rasher a day can increase bowel cancer risk
People consuming small amounts of red or processed meat had 20% higher risk of disease
UDG Healthcare appoints two non-executive directors to board
Peter Chambré and Shane Cooke to take up roles with services provider on February 1st
The perfect ways to get fit – in 20 seconds, an hour or six months
A few ideas to help you get off the couch in the new year, whatever your schedule
Philip Morris accused of ‘staggering hypocrisy’ over anti-smoking ad
Marlboro cigarette-maker takes out four-page ‘Daily Mirror’ ad in £2m campaign
Rising global meat consumption ‘will devastate environment’
Study suggests eating of meat will climb steeply and play significant role in increasing carbon emissions and reducing biodiversity
Very clean homes may trigger leukaemia in children - study
Acute lymphoblastic form of disease could be halted by ‘priming’ immune systems - scientist
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‘Not enough money going into discovery on the spectrum of research from discovery to translation to applications’ - Paul Nurse
Grandparents can be a health hazard for children, says report
Giving fatty foods and smoking around grandchildren just some of risky behaviours
Band reunites to record Christmas song for cancer research
Musician Ian McConnell says both his wives died from the disease
WHO cancels Robert Mugabe goodwill ambassador role
Decision to name Mugabe had provoked outrage from medics and rights groups
New cancer treatment ‘can eradicate tumours completely’
Scientists believe they have made a significant breakthrough in anti-cancer therapy
President and vice chancellor of Queen’s University dies suddenly
Prof Patrick Johnston was leading cancer expert who wanted to make Belfast college international powerhouse
E-cigarettes ‘far safer’ than smoking, say health experts
First long-term study of vaping effects show fewer toxins compared to normal cigarettes
If you must fry or roast food do so only until golden, says FSA
Burnt offerings: Potential cancer risks can be reduced by boiling or steaming foods
Hormone replacement therapy – would you be happy to take it?
No wonder women are confused about HRT given the various findings over many years
Your bra could kill you – and other breast cancer myths busted
Rumours about the causes of breast cancer persist but the evidence for these claims doesn’t always stack up
Red hair and freckles directly linked to skin cancer risk
‘Ginger gene’ can significantly boost the risk of developing the disease, research shows
Children link junk food with having a good time, study shows
Television advert for takeaway pizza made one child want to ‘lick the screen’
Aggressive prostate cancer linked to waistline
Obesity can increase a man’s chances of developing the disease, new study finds
E-cigarettes ‘much safer than smoking’, doctors report says
UK doctors group says e-cigarettes should be promoted to help smokers quit tobacco
Alcohol and meat ‘strongly’ linked to stomach cancer
New research also claims being overweight increases the risk of the disease
Breast cancer drugs can destroy tumours in 11 days
British doctors discover some patients may avoid chemotherapy if they combine drugs
Cancer discovery may lead to bespoke treatment trials in two years
Cancer Research UK-funded researchers spot ‘flag’ proteins on surface of tumour cells
Experts hail a ‘new era’ for cancer treatments
Scientists achieve ‘spectacular’ results with immunotherapy drugs combination
One in two people born in UK will be diagnosed with cancer
New calculation based on people’s lifestyle habits and longer life expectancy
E-cigarettes beating patches and gum for quitting smoking
Long-term use of e-cigarettes carries some risks, new research shows
#NoMakeupSelfie craze raises €400,000 for cancer research
Phenomenon has also raised £2 million in UK
UK watchdog bans ad equating eating meat to smoking
Two complaints made over People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ad
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