Cancer

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

The one thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

Actress Joan Plowright poses for pictires after being made a Dame by the Prince Of Wales at Buckingham Palace in London, 20 February, 2004.

Oscar-nominated actress Dame Joan Plowright dies aged 95

Singer and TV presenter Linda Nolan has died aged 65 "with her loving siblings by her bedside", her manager said

Tributes pour in as Nolan sister dies following 20 year cancer battle

The Princess of Wales during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital, London, where she received her cancer treatment, to personally thank staff for her care. Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

'Relieved' Princess of Wales reveals she is in remission from cancer

The Duke of Edinburgh with Rosa Ross, Boundary Breaker of the Year award during the Duke of Edinburgh's Award afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace

Award for ‘selfless’ teenager who helped fellow young cancer patients

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to his brother Nick, who has died at the age of 60.

Tributes paid to Keir Starmer's brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

Sir Chris Hoy announced in October that he is terminally ill

Hoy tells how many people he has inspired to check for prostate cancer

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Fearne Stewart of Blantyre, South Lanarkshire who is in remission from leukaemia

How Scottish schoolgirl cancer survivor inspired a poem about courage

Margaret Jones' family say their 'mum was failed'.

Grandma-of-10 dies as family say signs of lung tumour 'not passed on'

A doctor examines a mole for the presence of skin cancer

Exclusive Diagnosing skin cancer in 25 minutes: How Scotland's NHS is using AI

People line the streets as Scottish comedian Janey Godley's hearse travels through Edinburgh on its way to her funeral service, which will be held at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow on Saturday

Janey Godley's hearse showered with roses along Royal Mile

Janey Godley was one of the first comedians to see the potential of social media, and she was a master of the medium

Coffin of Janey Godley to travel up Edinburgh's Royal Mile

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Monica McGhee, a Scottish opera singer who feared losing her voice to cancer, has teamed up with two other survivors to compose a song highlighting NHS wait times. Picture: Daniel Lewis/PA Wire

Watch: Opera singer's song on NHS wait times after cancer battle

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

Ad Feature ScottishPower backs lung cancer research with up to £4million funding

Scott Nisbet (2) takes the acclaim from Archie Knox and the Rangers players after scoring with a fortuitous effort against Club Brugge in 1993.

Rangers hero opens up on stage 4 cancer battle and iconic Ibrox goal

SNP MSP will not stand for 2026 re-election due to cancer treatment

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

A doorbell camera captured the breast cancer charity worker saying "hope you get it" to a woman who chose not to donate

'Hope you get it!' Cancer charity worker caught saying the unthinkable

Queen Camilla will not attend Remembrance Sunday 2024 after pulling out of her royal engagements this week due to a chest infection.

Queen to miss Remembrance weekend events to protect others

Scotland’s expanded Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) 5.0 has launched, supporting 34 entrepreneurs – 12 more than last year – from UK universities to grow and develop their businesses and skills.

Cancer screening and robot exoskeletons get Scots' innovation backing

Celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has died of cancer aged 75

Celebrity hairdresser and creator of the wedge cut Trevor Sorbie dies

'No symptoms, no warnings': Sir Chris Hoy tells men to get tested

Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world with only a rudimentary patchwork of healthcare services (Picture: Mark Mainz)

How three women are saving countless lives from terrible premature end Susan Dalgety

Comedian’s daughter thanks University of Glasgow for honouring her mother “in the final beats of her life”

'So much joy': Janey Godley awarded honorary degree in hospice bed

Sir Chris and Sarra Hoy at the F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July

Sir Chris Hoy recalls moment 'selfless' wife told him she had MS

Brain surgery breakthrough should give us all hope about future of NHS Scotsman comment

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed his cancer is terminal and he has two to four years left to live

In sickness and in health, Sir Chris Hoy inspires us all Scotsman comment

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

What is ovarian cancer and what are the signs and symptoms?

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Janey Godley and her dog Honey

Janey Godley's emotional post over pet dog reunion during hospice care

Terminally-ill comedian Janey Godley issues further cancer update

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

Scots Antiques Roadshow star reveals brain tumour is regrowing

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died. Picture: Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies aged 76

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died. Picture: Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England manager dies from cancer aged 76

The Teenage Cancer Trust warns against ‘sunburning’ trend on social media. (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

TikTok's 'sunburning' trend explained - and why it's so dangerous

BBC presenter Lauren Laverne. Image: Getty Images.

BBC radio presenter Lauren Laverne reveals she has cancer

Milo Edwards: How Revolting! Sorry to offend

Milo Edwards on why losing a parent is a necessary topic for comedy

Dentist reveals key symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

Warning over mouth cancer - 9 key symptoms to watch out for

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