Daily tablet could stop hot flushes for women

A daily tablet could help half a million women who suffer from hot flushes. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended that the NHS prescribe its first non-hormonal ...

Cancer, anaemia, poor nutrition, more: Biggest health challenges women face, how to prevent them

Women today are facing some big health challenges while managing responsibilities all alone. Regular health check-ups, awareness and timely screening can help in early detection of these conditions.

What Is Colon Cancer: Important Symptoms To Consider As 28-Year Old Mom Missed Diagnosis With Doctors Thinking She Only Had Haemorrhoids

Doctors warn colon cancer is rising in younger adults after a 28-year-old mother's symptoms were initially mistaken for haemorrhoids.

Navigating a Canine Lymphoma Diagnosis: Science and Solutions

Readers will learn how veterinary oncologists stage and treat canine lymphoma using modern multi-agent chemotherapy and palliative care.

Our healthy parents BOTH died from same ‘silent killer’ cancer that masks as acid reflux – everyone must know the signs

WHEN Susan Smith suddenly began struggling with acid reflux and was constantly thirsty, she was prescribed antacids. But after her symptoms worsened and she developed “tummy issues” as ...

Mum and dad both died of deadly common cancer - you need to know the signs

According to Pancreatic Cancer UK, roughly 50% of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within three months, which is something Rebekah and Laura said they have witnessed first-hand after their ...

‘Mum and dad both died of pancreatic cancer – we want others to know the warning signs of the deadliest common cancer’

The daughters of a couple who both died of pancreatic cancer said their mother and father died within six and three months of ...

From Diabetes To Cancer, How Your Period Blood May Reveal Health Risks Beyond Menstruation

Menstrual blood contains biological markers that can reveal important clues about a woman’s reproductive health, hormones and immune system.
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Multiple myeloma awareness month highlights lesser-known blood cancer

SHREVEPORT, La. - March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, bringing attention to a disease that doctors say many people know little about.

Unusual tumor cells may be overlooked factors in advanced breast cancer

An enigmatic type of circulating tumor cell called a dual-positive (DP) cell is associated with shorter survival time in patients with advanced breast cancer, according to a study led by investigators ...

Stephen McAlley admitted he initially did not think much of his son's symptoms

Stephen McAlley said that he told his son Ollie to 'stop moaning' when the boy complained of tiredness and pain in his lower back. The father-of-three admitted he 'certainly wouldn’t have' taken his ...

Colorectal cancer cases are rising in younger Canadians — and screenings should begin at 45, says the Canadian Cancer Society. What are the warning signs and symptoms?

While Canadians can start routine testing for colorectal cancer starting at age 50, some advocates want to start screenings at 45 to help catch cases early.