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Tag: cancer

The UK reveals breakthrough Cancer developments amidst COVID-19

Posted on 22nd January 202122nd January 2021 by Grace Mortley

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

Posted on 3rd November 20193rd November 2019 by Amelia Cutting

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

Posted on 2nd November 201826th March 2019 by Amy Khan

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?

Posted on 19th October 201826th March 2019 by Isabel Ralphs

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

Posted on 4th February 20173rd February 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

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

Posted on 27th November 201626th November 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

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?

Posted on 2nd October 201626th October 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

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

Posted on 14th January 201631st August 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

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

Posted on 11th January 201631st August 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

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

Posted on 15th December 20152nd September 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

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?

Posted on 10th February 2015 by The Gryphon Web Editor

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

Posted on 29th November 201414th December 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

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 […]

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