High blood pressure, smoking and alcohol are biggest health risks
IHME global study of health risks finds that high blood pressure caused 9.4m early deaths, while smoking was next biggest
My brain tumour blog
When she was told she had a brain tumour, Jennie Cohen began to record her thoughts online. Here's how she coped with the diagnosis and surgery
The Yellow World by Albert Espinosa – review
Albert Espinosa's initially beguiling account of his 10-year battle with cancer is spoilt by self-help hokum, says Michael Hogan
‘Fighting cancer taught me how to live’
Albert Espinosa insists that his gruelling, 10-year battle against cancer was a happy time. Now he has written a book to explain why
Life after cancer
For many patients, remission of the disease is just the first step in a long and emotionally draining process of recovery
Breast cancer: should I examine myself for lumps?
Women are often advised to check their breasts once a month. But there is strong evidence that self-examination doesn't work
Bucket lists: are they a good idea?
Skydiving and swimming with dolphins are just two popular items on the lists of things people want to do before it's too late. But are they facing up to death – or merely in denial?
Sharks get cancer. Accept it
Dean Burnett: Sharks do get cancer, despite what many people say
Terminal cancer: how to live with dying
What is it like to live with a terminal illness? Kate Granger, who was told her cancer was incurable a year ago, describes her battle to maintain a normal life
Breast cancer risk reduces by gardening and housework, research finds
An active lifestyle can help protect against developing cancer, study of link between physical activity and the disease confirms