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Consuming a diet rich in fibre has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of bowel cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. The Royal Marsden reports that cases of bowel cancer in under-50s have soared by 50% in 30 years, largely due to sedentary habits
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Olive oil, a staple of the Mediterranean diet, has been extensively researched for its numerous health benefits. Abundant in monounsaturated fats, specifically oleic acid, olive oil has been shown to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, potentially slowing down the signs of aging and reducing the risk of developing cancer and
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A study of 170,000 patient records suggests that taking weight-loss medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound may lower the risk of certain cancers in people with diabetes. Researchers found a 7% lower risk of developing an obesity-related cancer and an 8% lower risk of death from any cause in
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The UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, under the leadership of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing public health and developing world-class healthcare services. Recently, the Minister officially inaugurated the Mediclinic Hospitals Cancer Centres Annual Congress in Abu Dhabi, which brought together a diverse
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Researchers from Umea University in Sweden have made a groundbreaking discovery that a commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes drug, pioglitazone, may significantly reduce the risk of prostate cancer relapse. This revelation stems from a study that combined lab experiments and a long-term clinical follow-up of diabetic men with prostate cancer.
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Scientists at the University of Sussex and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy. The researchers have found that blocking a protein called LMTK3 can prevent breast cancer tumours from turning immune cells into "friends" that help the tumour grow. This
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Researchers have conducted a study of 170,000 patient records to examine the potential link between GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Wegovy and Ozempic, and a lower risk of obesity-related cancers. The study found that individuals with diabetes who took these medications had a 7% lower risk of developing an
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A study involving 170,000 patient records found that individuals with diabetes who took GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications commonly used to treat obesity, had a lower risk of developing obesity-related cancers compared to those who took a different type of diabetes drug. The analysis revealed a 7% lower risk of
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A team of scientists has harnessed CRISPR technology to identify a protein that helps cancers spread to bone tissue, a common and painful disease progression in cancer patients. The research, led by oncologist Li Ma, Ph.D., of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, found that a protein
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As the agrichemical giant Monsanto, now owned by Bayer AG, seeks to limit its liability for its cancer-causing Roundup herbicide through bankruptcy protection, trial lawyers representing over 5,000 cancer victims have filed new lawsuits against the corporation. The strategy is a cynical maneuver to avoid responsibility for decades of
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Gut health has gained significant attention in recent years, with many turning to probiotics to support digestive health and potentially improve overall well-being. However, with thousands of probiotics on the market, it can be challenging to determine which ones are truly effective. We spoke to several experts in the field,
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A recent surge in bowel cancer cases in young people has sparked concern among medical professionals, with the UK's Royal Marsden Cancer Centre reporting a 50% increase in diagnoses under age 50 over the past 30 years. Experts attribute this rise to a sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise,
