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'Unprecedented' cancer jab can destroy whole tumours

An injection that can eradicate tumours in patients with very limited treatment options has been hailed by cancer specialists after an international trial.

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Doctors hail cancer injection that can destroy entire tumors

The results of the trial will be presented during the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago

The Independent UK

Cancer jabs destroy whole tumours in treatment-resistant cases, trial shows

Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, and it affects around 12,800 people in the UK each year.

Evening Standard

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New bowel cancer drug halts tumour growth in nine out of 10 patients

The drug works by triggering the ‘death’ of cancer cells while largely sparing healthy tissue

The Independent UK

Targeted drug shows promise for people with advanced bowel cancer in early trial

One patient taking part in the trial said the therapy has given her a ‘new lease of life’.

The Independent UK

New blood test ‘offers genuine hope’ it can detect deadly cancers before symptoms appear

The test is ‘feasible at scale’ on the NHS, say researchers

The Independent UK

Galleri blood test ‘feasible at scale’ on NHS, say experts

The NHS-Galleri trial is exploring how well the blood test works within the health service, alongside screening, to pick up cancer cases earlier.

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Runner from London becomes first person in world to complete 1,000 parkruns

Darren Wood, 43, from Carshalton, south London, first took part in October 2004 and has regularly participated in the free weekly event ever since.

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Runner says 1,000-parkrun milestone will celebrate event’s community spirit

Darren Wood, 43, from Carshalton, south London, has taken part in 119 different parkruns in seven countries and has also volunteered 415 times.

Evening Standard

This protein-packed bagel sandwich is my go-to breakfast when I have a workout planned

Fit & Well

Build strength and boost your calorie burn in just two moves with this every minute on the minute workout

All you need is a kettlebell and a stopwatch for this full-body workout

Fit & Well

Millions of breast cancer patients could avoid chemotherapy with new genome test

Doctors said the test shows people with certain forms of the disease can safely avoid chemotherapy

The Independent UK

New research finds link between obesity and breast cancer risks

Some 321,910 new cases of invasive breast cancer are estimated to be diagnosed this year

The Independent UK

FED:Fight to slay MND 'beast' goes on after Daniher's death

The death of AFL great Neale Daniher from motor neurone disease and NRL player Jai Arrow's diagnosis have thrust the cruel condition back into the spotlight.

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Fight to slay MND 'beast' goes on after Daniher's death

The death of AFL great Neale Daniher from motor neurone disease and NRL player Jai Arrow's diagnosis have thrust the cruel condition back into the spotlight.

Newcastle Herald

How a Newcastle scientist developed a drug that could change the world

The drug blocks viruses and promises to prevent severe illness.

Medical Daily

Phoenix Confirms First Heat Death of 2026 Amid 108°F Warning — Maricopa County on Track for Another Lethal Summer

Maricopa County health officials have confirmed the first heat-related death of 2026, an older adult male whose passing serves as a grim annual marker that the desert Southwest's deadliest season has officially begun.

Medical Daily

LA Drinking Water Tests Positive for Lead, Cancer-Linked Chemicals — City Council Demands Emergency Investigation

In an unanimous 10-0 vote, the Los Angeles City Council has demanded an immediate investigation by the Department of Water and Power and the city's Housing Authority after samples of drinking water in the Watts neighborhood were found to contain elevated levels of lead.

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The US hantavirus cruise passengers may soon go home ahead of the 42-day symptom period. Here’s why

21 days is the highest risk period for the rodent-borne illness

The Independent UK

Dermatologists rubbish ‘dangerous’ claims that tanned skin protects against sunburn

Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer causing about 2,600 deaths a year in the UK – many are linked to sunbed use

Medical Daily

Houston Heat Season Begins with 329% Surge in ER Visits as Officials Warn of Worse Ahead

HOUSTON — As the first days of meteorological summer descend on Southeast Texas, the Houston Health Department (HHD) and Harris County Public Health are bracing for what is shaping up to be another potentially lethal heat season.

Medical Daily

Chicago Issues Air Pollution Alert as Unhealthy Ozone Threatens 9.4 Million Residents

The greater Chicago metropolitan area is under an active Air Quality Alert this week after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day, warning that ground-level ozone has reached concentrations categorized as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."

The Independent UK

Salmonella poisoning in England hits decade high – and the cost of living crisis could be to blame

Scientist suggests the cost of living crisis could be driving the increase in salmonella and campylobacter cases

The Independent UK

Couple fly to Turkey for life-saving liver transplant after NHS denies operation

A liver transplant is now potentially the only curative treatment option for Flo, 31, but she is unable to get the operation on the NHS

The Independent UK

More than half of Britons oppose doctors’ strike, poll says

New survey marks notable decline in support for strikes compared with two years ago

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