Cancer cases in younger people rising globally, researchers say
The study estimated a 79% rise of cases in those aged under 50 between 1990 and 2019.
The study estimated a 79% rise of cases in those aged under 50 between 1990 and 2019.
An umbrella review of studies was conducted to determine which groups might benefit from cannabis use and which groups should avoid the drug.
Scientists found that people exposed to radiation through work may have a higher cancer risk than previously thought.
The World Health Organisation has set a target to reduce harmful alcohol consumption by 20% by 2030.
Researchers studied more than 5,000 patients with various types of dementia over a nine-year period.
Researchers found that older patients in hospital benefited most from 50 minutes of walking.
Government scientists have looked into the issue in depth.
Further research is needed to investigate the clinical and public health implications of the findings.
Experts said that the majority of women with early stage breast cancer will beat the disease.
Academics have called for a new strategy to reduce the potential harms of ‘overdiagnosis’.
Medicinal cannabis seemed to be safe and generally well-tolerated in the study.
A study found such a change is linked to lower rates of early death due to cardiovascular disease and other causes.
The Government’s current plans are ‘nowhere near enough’, a letter signed by health charities and medical Royal Colleges says.
Academics said that limiting sugar intake can have significant health benefits.
Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been linked to an increased risk.