Taking an extra 4,000 steps a day may reduce risk of early death
Results of new large-scale study finds benefits are not linked to intensity of exercise
Results of new large-scale study finds benefits are not linked to intensity of exercise
Is coffee good for you? Is it addictive? Does the way it's made matter and other questions about our daily caffeine hit
Men who had taken statins had 24% reduced risk of developing more lethal type of cancer
In a frank new book the former Sky Sports presenter tells how he coped after his young wife died
Compounds linked to cancer are generated when red meat is cooked on a barbecue – here are 10 ways to minimise the risk and enjoy the great outdoors
Researchers found those who were exercising into middle age had lower risk of death
Efforts to inoculate 60% of girls stepped up amid ‘unfounded rumours’ about vaccine
Patients and doctors eager to try untested treatments when other options run out
‘Results indicate we can spare chemotherapy in about 70% of patients who would be potential candidates for it based on clinical features’
Co-testing – which includes testing for HPV – is seen as the ‘best way’ to screen
Obituary – Paddy Johnston: born September 14th, 1958; died June 4th, 2017
Prof Patrick Johnston was leading cancer expert who wanted to make Belfast college international powerhouse
American Cancer Society: 13,500 cases will be diagnosed in Americans under 50 in 2017
Rumours about the causes of breast cancer persist but the evidence for these claims doesn’t always stack up
Irish oncologist Austin Duffy’s first novel revolves around cancer and evolution
Because the technology is not ‘100% validated’, Vaccinogen has taken a two-year option on DiCast
Plans to test compound to see if it works on patients after successful trials on mice
Recent Swedish research suggests that antioxidant dietary supplements may actually increase cancer risk in certain people
Agendas, truths and lies: do students get unbiased information? This series on sex education explores who teaches it and what young people want to know
Although sensational and scary, false claims that rubbish healthier water are dangerous
Screening and early detection have led to calls for a reclassification of cancer due to a fear of over-treatment
Researchers say increased screening has resulted in millions receiving toxic treatments
Omega-3 cancer link not proven but too much fish oil may be bad for you
‘We have confirmed marine omega-3 fatty acids play a role in prostate cancer’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices