Cancer warning as common food choices could be linked to rise in cases

Cancer warning as common food choices could be linked to rise in cases

Stark new research has warned that one diet choice may play a significant part in rocketing colon cancer cases among young people.  Scientists at the US-based Cleveland Clinic analysed data from more than 60 patients to understand the role of ‘metabolites’ in the cell-mutating disease which kickstarts in the large intestine. While metabolites may sound … Read more

Experts want immediate ban on ‘misleading BPD diagnosis’ for children

Experts want immediate ban on ‘misleading BPD diagnosis’ for children

Mental health experts and medical professionals are urging the health secretary to place an immediate ban on diagnosing children and young people in the UK with borderline personality disorder, also known as BPD. An open letter led by former health minister Sir Norman Lamb and groups like the Royal College of Nursing, the British Psychological … Read more

Scientists baffled by the worrying increase in UK cancer diagnosis among the under 50s

Scientists baffled by the worrying increase in UK cancer diagnosis among the under 50s

The Princess of Wales is among a growing number of young people developing cancer, scientists said last night. While cancer in younger people is still rare, experts say in the UK there has been a 22 per cent rise in cases of the disease among 18 – 49 year olds over the last 25 years. … Read more