Cancer

Future of rhino in balance with illegal poaching booming as syndicates 'speculate on animal's demise by stockpiling horn'.

University of Southern California researchersfind that marijuana has certain chemicals that affect the testicular cells, which in turn increases the risk of developing testicular cancer.

Greater family and social support seen as a contributing factor to longer life.

'Stoptober' campaign urges smokers to stop smoking for 28 days from 1 October.

Those with low levels of oxygen in blood during sleep face increased risk of death from cancer.

BBC business editor confirms that 51-year old writer Sian Busby has lost battle with lung cancer at age of 51.

Judge rules Michelle Kosilek, serving life in male prison for murder, should be allowed sex-reassignment surgery.

Property millionaire David Kirch wants to give away collection to help the aged on Channel Island.

New study suggests that people can be overweight yet have no greater risk of cardiovascular disease or cancer.

Gül's office forced to deny rumours that president's 10-day stay in hospital was due to foul play.

TV presenter and model feared worst after doctors discovered lump in her breast.

Link found between insufficient sleep and biologically more aggressive tumours as well as cancer recurrence.

Herbal tea made from common plant could be used to treat breast cancer.

Two proteins that cause some forms of colon cancer have been identified by scientists.

Artificial molecule called stapled peptide shuts down cancer-promoting molecule Wnt.

Lance Armstrong will not contest USADA doping charges and will be stripped of record seven Tour de France wins and Olympic bronze.

US anti-doping agency plans to strip Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and impose a life ban on cycling.

Tumours found to either shrink or disappear when treated with compound.

US and Danish heart study reveals psychological impact of sudden death or attack on partner.

ABC News stated that the British-born director was suffering from an inoperable brain cancer.

Study finds that binge drinking is tied to higher status - causing students down the social pecking order to drink heavily in the hope of greater popularity.

University of Liverpool scientists find that one strain of E.coli carries a toxin that causes DNA mutations and cancer.

Newborns whose mothers undergo chemotherapy have lower birth weight, but there are no other effects.

University of Southern California and Cancer Prevention Institute of California researchers find that eating red meat cooked in pan at a high temperatures increases prostate cancer risk.

Reforms to health insurance legislation provides cover for an extra 50 million Mexicans.

Diver Thomas Daley was overjoyed to win bronze in the men's 10m diving final, Britain's first medal in the event for 52 years.

Marcus Ringrose, who collapsed at home shortly after wife's funeral service, 'died of a broken heart', says agent.

With the Mars rover Curiosity revealing the phenomenal scientific and technological feats that humans can achieve, physicist Donald Sinclair slams naysayers and explains why the monumental expedition is worth every single penny

BBC Olympics presenter said comments targeted at his son George made him feel 'physically sick'.

With cliches and misconceptions dominating science journalism, Donald Sinclair looks at his top pet peeves.