Cancer

Boxing stars pay homage to the legendary boxer after he loses battle with cancer; he will be remembered as one of Mohamed Ali’s greatest opponents.

Toyin Owoseje Nov 08, 2011

Research conducted at the University of Nottingham has revealed that cancer cells with faulty BRCA genes can be killed by blocking a key DNA damage-repair enzyme called APE1.

Aditya Rangroo Nov 07, 2011

A study funded by Cancer Research UK has revealed that cervical cancer in women in their 20s rose by over 40 percent between 1992 and 2006 in England, despite the overall incidence of cervical cancer falling by 30 percent.

Aditya Rangroo Nov 05, 2011

With Steve Jobs new biography revealing yet more choice-remarks from Apple's now deceased chairman towards Microsoft's founder, Bill Gates has issued his own statement forgiving his long-time rival and friend.

Nov 01, 2011

A study conducted by Oxford University researchers reveals that the cost of dementia across 15 western European countries came up to £165 billion in 2007.

Nov 01, 2011

Mona Simpson, the author and sister of the late Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs revealed the final words of her brother at a memorial service at Stanford University.

Oct 31, 2011

Cancer Research UK warns that the NHS must start planning now to deal with a predicted leap of 45 per cent in the number of new cancer cases in the UK over the next two decades

Oct 31, 2011

The funeral of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Sultan on Tuesday set the stage for the nomination of a new heir, widely expected to be interior minister Prince Nayef, at a time where the Kingdom has seen increasing demand for reforms.

Oct 25, 2011

A critically endangered species of rhino has been poached to extinction in Vietnam, with the last Javan rhino found dead with its horn cut off.

Oct 25, 2011

Rupert Murdoch's News International is to pay the family of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler £2 million (US$3.2 million), with another £1 million going to charity following the phone hacking scandal.

Oct 21, 2011

There is no longer any reason to worry about correlation between mobile phones and the development of cancerous cells a new study suggests.

Oct 21, 2011

Walter Isaacson's forthcoming biography of Apple's iconic co-founder Steve Jobs revealed that the i-series of devices creator stalled his surgery, believing alternative treatments could cure his cancer.

Oct 21, 2011

NASA have said that the hole in ozone layer above the Antarctica remains significantly large.

Oct 21, 2011

A taxi driver from Torquay has become the first person for 3,000 years to be mummified in the same way as the pharaohs

Oct 18, 2011

Ancient Egyptian mummies are no more a thing of the past. In a first-of-its-kind scientific study, British scientists will attempt to mummify the body of a recently deceased Devon taxi driver. The project, intended to test out knowledge of a chemical process used 3,000 years ago by the Egyptians, will be carried out on the body of Alan Billis, 61, from Torquay.

Oct 18, 2011

Scientists have discovered that people who are very optimistic about the outcome of events could in fact have a "faulty" brain.

Oct 10, 2011

Scientists have discovered a mechanism that causes an aggressive from of lung cancer to re-grow despite being treated with chemotherapy.

Oct 10, 2011

Steve Jobs, when he was stricken with terminal cancer and too ill to even climb the stairs during the last days of his life, reportedly opened up about his private life.

Oct 07, 2011

Steve Jobs, despite knowing the fact that he had been dying, had worked for more than a year on the products that, according to him, would safeguard Apple's future.

Oct 07, 2011

With Apple's iconic co-founded now deceased, the IBTimes pays tribute to the tech-genius, sharing a video showing Steve Jobs discuss his fears and beliefs about dying.

Oct 06, 2011

Steve Jobs Dead: Key Events in His Life (PHOTOS)

Oct 06, 2011

With Steve Jobs having succumbed to his longstanding health problems, the question of whether Apple will be able retain its hold on the market without its iconic co-founder comes to the fore.

Oct 06, 2011

With Steve Jobs having succumbed to his ongoing health problems, speculation has once again arisen questioning whether Apple will be able retain its hold on the market without its iconic co-founder.

Oct 06, 2011

Steve Jobs death at the age of 56 brings to an end one of the most pioneering lives in technological history.

Oct 06, 2011

Aside from the must-have products and one of the biggest corporate turnarounds in history, Jobs was also known for his speeches. Whether he was announcing a new product, giving a TV interview, or addressing a gathering of university students, Jobs always had a truly remarkable way with words. Below are ten of his most memorable quotes.

Oct 06, 2011

The co- founder and former CEO of Apple has passed away after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer and following complications, resulting in several leaves of absence, before stepping down as CEO in Auguest of this year.

Oct 06, 2011

A research conducted at the University of Leeds found that fair-skinned people who burn quickly in the sun may need to take supplements to ensure they get the right amount of vitamin D.

Oct 05, 2011

Fair-skinned people who burn easily may need to take vitamin D supplements, according to research.

Oct 04, 2011

A new 'superbrocoli' developed by British scientists to fight heart disease has gone on sale today in the UK.

Oct 04, 2011

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi claimed that his role in the attack has been given too much weight and the truth will surface soon.

Oct 04, 2011