Prestigious cancer research institute has withdrawn seven studies amid controversy over errors

Seven studies by researchers at the prestigious Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have been retracted over the past two months after a science blogger claimed that the images used in them had been manipulated or duplicated. The retractions are the latest development in a months-long controversy surrounding research at the Boston-based institute, a teaching affiliate of Harvard … Read more

Prostate cancer cases will double globally between 2020 and 2040 – study

The number of prostate cancer cases worldwide is expected to double between 2020 and 2040, a new analysis shows. The data shows that the annual number of prostate cancer cases is expected to rise from 1.4 million in 2020 to 2.9 million in 2040. And annual deaths from the disease are expected to increase by … Read more

How diet can influence cancer and possible treatments

About 10 million people die from cancer every year. It is the second leading cause of death in the US after heart disease, with more than 1,500 fatalities per day. Yet much remains unknown. Researchers have linked certain behaviors to a higher risk of developing the disease. For example, people who smoke are more likely … Read more

Paywalls slow down the search for a cure for cancer

Credit – Getty Images DDespite significant advances in research and treatments – from liquid biopsy to vaccines, from precision medicine to CAR T-cell therapy – cancer remains the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming approximately 10 million lives each year. And beyond just the devastating human toll, the economic burden of cancer on patients and … Read more

Ella Vaday, Ben Cohen and more bared it all for the TV charity Christmas special

Promotional image of the cast of ITV’s ‘The Real Full Mont: Jingle Balls’ Christmas special featuring Ella Vaday, Paul Barrell, Ben Cohen, Gemma Collins and more. ITV https://www.itv.com/ Queer icons included Drag racing UK alum Ella Vaday (Nick Colier), former England rugby star and LGBTQ+ ally Ben Cohen, and Princess Diana’s former gay butler Paul … Read more