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New tool predicts 30-year heart disease risk

A free online calculator now predicts your 30-year risk of heart disease. As UK cardiovascular deaths hit a decade high, this tool could be a vital wake-up call for prevention.

New Study: Age May Suppress Cancer Tumour Growth

Groundbreaking research from Stanford Medicine challenges the link between ageing and cancer risk. A new mouse study reveals older subjects developed fewer, less aggressive lung tumours. Discover what this means for future cancer therapies.

Football prodigy, 20, dies from rare cancer

A grieving mother shares the tragic story of her 20-year-old son, a promising footballer who lost his battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, urging others to cherish every moment.

Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam

Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.

Obesity linked to 32 cancer types in shock study

Groundbreaking research from Lund University shows obesity significantly increases risk for numerous cancers including leukaemia, thyroid and breast cancer, with UK health experts calling for urgent action.

Back pain reveals incurable cancer in 25-year-old

A 25-year-old woman's persistent back pain, initially dismissed as poor posture, turned out to be incurable cancer. Her powerful story highlights the importance of trusting your instincts when something feels wrong.

Tamoxifen extends breast cancer survival for decades

Groundbreaking research shows breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen for five years continue to see survival benefits more than 20 years after treatment, transforming long-term care expectations.

NHS Saves Baby From Rare Eye Cancer

A mother's world shattered when her baby was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer. Discover how NHS specialists detected retinoblastoma and saved her daughter's sight in this emotional survival story.

I beat the cancer that killed my sister

A courageous cancer survivor shares her emotional journey battling the same rare appendix cancer that claimed her sister's life, revealing crucial symptoms everyone should know.

Dense Breast Tissue: Hidden Cancer Risk Revealed

New research reveals women with dense breast tissue face significantly higher cancer risks and poorer detection rates. Learn about this crucial health factor and what it means for your screening.

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