insert_link World Princess of Wales and King Charles: one in two people develop cancer during their lives – the diseases and treatments explained B. Lenoir/Shutterstock Gavin Metcalf, Anglia Ruskin University The Princess of Wales released a moving video message on March 22 to address speculation about her health. In it, the future queen disclosed that she’d been diagnosed with cancer following tests conducted after she underwent major abdominal surgery at a clinic in London in January. Catherine explained that she was undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” – but emphasised that her surgery had been successful, […] today25 March, 2024
insert_link World Princess Kate speaks out about cancer diagnosis and ongoing chemotherapy The Princess of Wales has revealed she is being treated for cancer. In a video released by Kensington Palace, Kate says it was discovered during the surgery she had in January. She's also having chemotherapy. In the video, she has thanked people for their love and support - and asked for privacy for the sake of her young family. today25 March, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Wave of new commitments marks historic step towards the elimination of cervical cancer Governments, donors, multilateral institutions, and partners today announced major new policy, programmatic and financial commitments, including nearly US$ 600 million in new funding, to eliminate cervical cancer. If these ambitions to expand vaccine coverage and strengthen screening and treatment programs are fully realized, the world could eliminate a cancer for the first time. These commitments were made at the first-ever Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum: Advancing the Call to Action in Cartagena de Indias, […] today6 March, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Scientists and doctors raise global alarm over hormone-disrupting chemicals A farmer spraying pesticides in a rice field. Image by Galeri ega via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). By Alden Wicker via Mongabay A new report makes the strong case that a class of industrial chemicals called endocrine disruptors are behind many diseases on the rise globally. The report calls for stronger global regulations controlling their use and release into the environment. A joint effort by the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), the report includes […] today5 March, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Study claims breast cancer tumors may differ based on race FOX's Grace Hayba has more on what the study revealed. today27 February, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Andy Taylor thinks King Charles speaking about cancer diagnosis will ‘save millions of lives’ Duran Duran's Andy Taylor has praised King Charles for revealing his cancer diagnosis and believes the monarch speaking out about his illness will save "millions of lives". today24 February, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Breast Cancer, fertility, and pregnancy By Dr Justus Apffelstaedt, specialist surgeon with an interest in breast, thyroid and parathyroid health as well as soft tissue surgical oncology As regular mammographic screening is recommended from the age of 40 upwards, younger female patients’ cancer is usually detected clinically (a lump in the breast) and likely to be at a more advanced stage than screen-detected cancer. A cancer diagnosis in a younger woman obviously requires a multitude […] today14 February, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle Is your pet exposed to secondhand smoke? Here are the (serious) health risks Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images Jacqueline Boyd, Nottingham Trent University Our pets share our homes, lifestyles, and sometimes even our food and beds. For many pets, this close contact with humans can include exposure to secondhand smoke from cigarettes and other air pollutants. This may have serious health consequences for our animal companions. So, how significant a risk is passive smoking for our pets and should we be concerned? Smoking […] today6 February, 2024
insert_link World King Charles diagnosed with cancer King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to Buckingham Palace, the monarch, aged 75, has started "regular treatment."The King, the Palace says, "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible."With the latest, Olly Barratt, in London. today6 February, 2024
