A new blood test that can detect up to 50 different types of cancer is due to be piloted across England next year. The trial is being conducted on 165,000 patients by the NHS in […]
3,000 Tested in Leeds Lung Cancer Health Check
In a recent trial, more than 40 people who were unaware they were in the early stages of lung cancer have received life-saving treatment. Called the ‘Leeds Lung Health Check’, organisers have said it was […]
Phillip Morris’ U-Turn: Big Cigarette Manufacturer Urges Smokers to Quit
With a packet of 20 Marlboro Gold in the UK setting you back at around £11, it may seem surprising that Philip Morris has plans to stop selling here. The parent company of Marlboro, Philip […]
Fatshaming or life-saving?
Cancer Research came under fire recently for a controversial campaign advertisement that was intended to increase awareness of obesity as a leading cause of cancer. The ad, which references the fact that obesity is fast […]
A cup of yoghurt a day, can help keep Cancer away
Did you know that half of the cells you carry around in your body are not actually your own human cells, but those belonging to various kinds of bacteria? Around 30-40 trillion bacteria (yes that’s […]
Exploiting viruses: from cold sores to cancer cures
Is it possible for us to exploit something that is potentially harmful to us, to alleviate something that might cause even greater harm? That is the big question for researchers in Leeds and around the […]
What’s new in Science this week?
NASA has revealed new evidence of a massive ocean hidden under the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa that may be more accessible than thought before. Evidence has surfaced from pictures taken by the Hubble Space […]
Alan Rickman dies aged 69
Film star Alan Rickman has died aged 69 after a battle with cancer, his family have confirmed. The actor was much loved, known for playing Hans Gruber in Die Hard and gaining the attention of […]
David Bowie dies of cancer
Legendary artist David Bowie has lost his battle with cancer, after being diagnosed 18 months ago. The rock star was 69. Bowie’s death was confirmed on his official Facebook page: “David Bowie died peacefully today […]
UK Baby Saved by Innovative Cancer Treatment
Layla Richards, an 18 month old girl from London, was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of leukaemia at just 14 weeks old. Now, thanks to the doctors at the Great Ormond street hospital, after […]
Meditation: A Potential Therapy for Cancer?
Meditation may be more than just a way to relax – scientists have found evidence that meditation can affect us on a cellular level. In a study led by Dr. Linda E. Carlson involving 88 […]
Final 7k run to raise chemo funds
A Leeds University student has raised over £1,000 after completing a series of mini-marathons to help fund her grandmother’s cancer treatment in Ukraine. Second-year International Development undergraduate, Natasha Mykhalchenko crossed the finishing line of her final 7k run […]