• Science & Technology

Researchers discover how ‘wriggling’ skin cancer cells go on the move

Cancer Research UK scientists have found a new way that melanoma skin cancer cells can invade healthy tissue and spread round the body. Cancer Research UK scientists have found a new way that melanoma skin cancer cells can invade healthy tissue and spread round the body.

25 June 2014

• Health & Medicine

New test follows the molecular footsteps that lead to oesophageal cancer

A new diagnostic test may be around the corner thanks to the discovery of a gene mutation that marks the progression from a harmless oesophageal condition to cancer, according to research published in Nature Genetics. A new diagnostic test may be around the corner thanks to the discovery of a gene mutation that marks the progression from a harmless oesophageal condition to cancer, according to research published in Nature Genetics.

22 June 2014

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

News digest - cancer research investment, tobacco industry mistrust, carrots and more

Research is a sound investment, people don't trust the tobacco industry and some misleading stories of carrots and sitting down - here's this week's news. Research is a sound investment, people don't trust the tobacco industry and some misleading stories of carrots and sitting down - here's this week's news.

21 June 2014

• Health & Medicine

No wonder the public doesn't trust the tobacco industry

Just one in 10 people trust the tobacco industry on plans to cut smoking rates, and it's not surprising given their track record of spreading misinformation. Just one in 10 people trust the tobacco industry on plans to cut smoking rates, and it's not surprising given their track record of spreading misinformation.

19 June 2014

• Health & Medicine

Tobacco industry dismissed as untrustworthy over arguments to cut smoking

A new survey shows just over one UK adult in 10 (12 per cent) trusts the tobacco industry’s plans on how to cut smoking rates A new survey shows just over one UK adult in 10 (12 per cent) trusts the tobacco industry’s plans on how to cut smoking rates

19 June 2014

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• Health & Medicine

Cancer research – benefiting patients AND the economy

We discuss a new report that looks at the wider economic impact of cancer research. We discuss a new report that looks at the wider economic impact of cancer research.

16 June 2014

Investing in cancer research boosts economy as well as health

Every £1 invested in cancer research returns 40p to the economy every year thereafter, according to a new report. Every £1 invested in cancer research returns 40p to the economy every year thereafter, according to a new report.

16 June 2014

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

News digest - sunscreen and skin cancer, ‘immune boost’, red meat and more

New research on sunscreen and skin cancer hit the headlines, and we explore why the evidence still isn't convincing on red meat and breast cancer. New research on sunscreen and skin cancer hit the headlines, and we explore why the evidence still isn't convincing on red meat and breast cancer.

14 June 2014

• Science & Technology

Liam Byrne MP: Investment in science is an investment in patients

Labour's Liam Byrne MP, Shadow Minister for Universities, Science and Skills, shares his vision for science and research in the UK. Labour's Liam Byrne MP, Shadow Minister for Universities, Science and Skills, shares his vision for science and research in the UK.

13 June 2014

Diagnosing male breast cancer - how can we do better?

Every year in the UK around 350 men are diagnosed with breast cancer, but because the disease is rare, it can be difficult to diagnose. Every year in the UK around 350 men are diagnosed with breast cancer, but because the disease is rare, it can be difficult to diagnose.

12 June 2014

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Red meat and breast cancer – still no solid evidence

Following wide media coverage of a study linking eating large amounts of red meat and breast cancer, we explain why the evidence just isn't there yet. Following wide media coverage of a study linking eating large amounts of red meat and breast cancer, we explain why the evidence just isn't there yet.

11 June 2014