Study finds risk of bowel cancer is raised by genetic mutation
Scientists have identified a genetic factor that is linked with an increased risk of developing bowel cancer.
This is not about sex
A potentially life-saving vaccine against cervical cancer could be offered to all girls in their first year of secondary school. So will people please stop claiming that it's a green light to underage intercourse, says Kira Cochrane.
‘Well, I’m finally a size eight … ‘
G2 columnist Dina Rabinovitch was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2004. Since then the disease has recurred - and spread. As a book based on her experience is published, she reflects on her anger, the drugs and long afternoons in bed.
5 ways to … be breast-aware in pregnancy
Lucy Atkins: Breast Cancer Care advises all women to be 'breast aware' and report changes to their GP, but during pregnancy (and afterwards) breasts can do odd - often perfectly healthy - things.
Seeing the bigger picture
Ann Robinson: A dangerous notion has been developing in the media that thin people are good and fat people are bad.
Cancer risk from sunbeds soars
· 80% of devices exceed EU safety limits, says study· Charities call for better regulation of industry