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☆ King Charles returns to public duties in visit to cancer treatment center
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The 75-year-old monarch revealed he was battling cancer in early February and is continuing his treatment as he restarts his public-facing engagements. The first fresh entry in his diary was a visit to a cancer treatment center in London, where he was expected to meet patients and staff. The King, who has been patron of Macmillan Cancer Support for nearly three decades, was accompanied by his wife, the Queen. The King and Queen meet staff as they arrive at the cancer treatment center. However, it has been confirmed that he will welcome Japan’s Emperor and Empress for a state visit later that month.

Persons: London CNN — King Charles III, ”, Camilla, Suzanne Plunkett, Charlie Swanton, Buckingham Organizations: London CNN, Macmillan Cancer, Reuters, University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer, Cancer Research, CNN’s Royal Locations: London, Normandy

☆ Sophie Kinsella: ‘Shopaholic’ author reveals brain cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author behind the “Shopaholic” book series, has revealed that she is receiving treatment for brain cancer. “I’ve wanted for a long time to share with you a health update and I’ve been waiting for the strength to do so,” she wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “At the end of 2022 I was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of aggressive brain cancer. Glioblastomas are a fast-growing type of brain tumor and the most common type of cancerous (malignant) brain tumor in adults, according to charity Cancer Research UK. The wonderful response to The Burnout has really buoyed me up, during a difficult time,” she continued.

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☆ Opinion: Can the party of Winston Churchill really bring about the world’s toughest smoking ban?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Opinion Holly Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

London CNN —Last week, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson treated a Canadian crowd to a helping of his signature bombast. Second World War-era Conservative British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, is also one of history's most famous cigar smokers. Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesDespite what Johnson may have led his audience to believe, a potential smoking ban enjoys broad popular support in the UK. New Zealand’s conservative National Party introduced a similar phased smoking ban last year, but reversed it before it went into effect to help pay for tax cuts. Smoking costs the NHS an estimated £2.5 billion ($3.1 billion) every year, equivalent to 2% of the health service’s budget.

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☆ There’s still no standard test to detect pancreatic cancer early. Scientists are working to change that
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But there is no standard test to detect early cases of pancreatic cancer, before cancer cells have spread and when surgery is more likely to be helpful. But many studies investigating the potential of liquid biopsy tests for the early detection of pancreatic cancer are still in the early phases. The researchers found that their liquid biopsy approach detected 93% of pancreatic cancers among the US volunteers in their study, 91% of pancreatic cancers in the South Korean cohort and 88% of pancreatic cancers in the Chinese cohort. But there is no blood test that can detect early pancreatic cancer. “Smoking is the most important avoidable risk factor for pancreatic cancer,” according to the American Cancer Society.

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☆ Study links accelerated aging to cancer risk in younger adults
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Researchers looking for clues about why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults say they’ve found an interesting lead: a connection to accelerated biological aging. What faster aging could tell us about cancer riskAfter adjusting the data for factors they thought might bias their results, the researchers found that accelerated aging was associated with increased risk for cancer. “There are medications that also look like they can slow down accelerated aging,” said Blaes, who is testing two of them in cancer survivors. Cancer survivors often show greater biological aging, perhaps because of the after effects of therapies like chemotherapy and radiation. It’s not quite prime time, where we would go out and prescribe those medications for people, but this is really, really important work,” Blaes said.

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☆ Biden Signs Final Bill to Fund the Government, Ending Shutdown Fears
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Aishvarya Kavi | More About Aishvarya Kavi | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package on Saturday, putting an end to the prospect of a government shutdown after the legislation passed a rushed series of congressional votes with bipartisan support and landed on his desk just after 2 a.m. The government faced a potential shutdown if the measure was not signed into law before midnight on Friday. But as the Senate vote ticked past that hour, the White House released a statement saying that federal officials at the Office of Management and Budget had “ceased shutdown preparations” in anticipation of imminent Senate passage and signing by Mr. Biden. In a statement, the president said that the measure’s approval was “good news for the American people.” But he alluded to the months of drawn-out negotiations that preceded the last-minute approvals, saying that the agreement was “a compromise” and that “neither side got everything it wanted.”The spending deal “rejects extreme cuts from House Republicans and expands access to child care, invests in cancer research, funds mental health and substance use care, advances American leadership abroad, and provides resources to secure the border that my administration successfully fought to include,” Mr. Biden said.

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☆ Biden signs government funding bill
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Clare Foran | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the $1.2 trillion legislation that completes the funding of federal agencies through the fiscal year, which ends September 30. The House passed the package on Friday, and the Senate passed it early Saturday morning. The bill addresses a slate of critical government operations, including the departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and the legislative branch. This legislation is the second part of a two-tiered government funding process. A separate six-bill funding package, which was signed into law earlier this month, included funding for the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Veterans Affairs, Energy, Interior, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, as well as the Food and Drug Administration, military construction and other federal programs.

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☆ Charts show a sharp rise in the rate of young adults getting cancer before age 50
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Mia De Graaf | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe rate of young adults being diagnosed with cancer has risen sharply in the past 30 years, particularly in high-income countries. AdvertisementBusiness Insider's analysis of young adult cancer rates in G20 countries shows a fast, uniform increase:While cancer screening has dramatically increased, helping to prevent cancer deaths, the rise in young cancer cases can't be accounted for by increased screening. "As clinicians, almost daily, we see young people have cancer where they're healthy, they're obviously young, they eat well, they do not have a genetic condition. AdvertisementPer a recent JAMA study, colorectal cancer is now the most common for people under the age of 50. A young cancer diagnosis is especially difficult, doctors sayA cancer diagnosis in your 30s and 40s comes with unique challenges.

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☆ I chose to be a single mom at 36 and had 3 kids. When I got cancer, I worried about what would happen if I died.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Allison Langer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I wanted kids, and decided to have them on my own via an anonymous sperm donor. I wasn't worried about being a single mother until I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. AdvertisementI wanted children more than anything. A man I'd dated and have remained friends with told me what I was doing wasn't fair to the children. AdvertisementA cancer diagnosis made me start thinking about the futureThe summer after I turned 51, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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☆ 4 supplements a dietician takes to age better after weighing the pros and cons
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewProfessor Cynthia Thomson doesn't rely on supplements to stay healthy. "And then looking at my diet and going, 'I'm not going to be able to get to that level.'" These supplements are merely an addition to her plant-heavy diet, where she gets most of her nutrientsThomson says most of her diet is plants. At home, she likes to eat tofu, tempeh, kefir, salmon, nuts and seeds, as well as plenty of vegetables.

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☆ How a boutique bank that rode last year's healthcare M&A streak into the big leagues plans to continue to compete with the JPMorgan's of the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

It was more than double the value of the next-largest deal, a Japanese healthcare merger that clocked in at $22 billion. And, for its part, Seagen tapped advisors at two boutique firms: Centerview and MTS Health Partners. "We want to be the preeminent healthcare bank. Last year, during a healthcare M&A boom that's expected to continue this year, the bank onboarded 14 new staffers, including the partners, a company spokesperson said. Advertisement"We are absolutely in growth mode looking to have high-quality bankers who are capable of generating business off of this platform without all the accoutrements of a big bank," Weisenfeld continued.

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☆ A cancer researcher shares 2 supplements she takes for healthy aging — and how to decide if they work for you
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A new study suggests getting enough vitamin D and calcium is important for preventing cancers. AdvertisementDietician and cancer prevention expert Cynthia Thomson knows you can't always diet or supplement your way out of getting cancer. Significantly less breast and colon cancer in supplement-takersManufacturers often sell calcium and vitamin D in a single, combined supplement for bone health. Despite the potential heart risks, Thomson still takes her vitamin D and calcium supplements every day. AdvertisementThomson knows that supplements will never erase a person's cancer risk.

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☆ Pfizer is betting big on cancer drugs to turn business around after Covid decline – here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

Now, the company is betting on cancer drugs to help it regain its footing after a rocky year marked by the rapid decline of its Covid business. That $43 billion Seagen acquisition doubled Pfizer's oncology drug pipeline to 60 different experimental programs. Some analysts noted that it might take a few years for some of Pfizer's cancer drugs in mid-stage development to show pivotal clinical trial data and become less risky. Revenue from the blockbuster breast cancer drug Ibrance and prostate cancer treatment Xtandi, which Pfizer shares with Astellas Pharma, has declined over the past year. They are among the most expensive prescription drugs in the U.S. Before the Seagen deal, 94% of Pfizer's cancer products were small-molecule drugs.

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☆ Ken Griffin Gifts $50 Million to University of Miami Cancer Center
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Tiara White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ken Griffin gave $50 million to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami's medical school, to help advance cancer research, according to a press release. AdvertisementA rendering of the Kenneth C. Griffin Cancer Research Building. Since moving to Miami, Griffin has been making his mark on the Sunshine State, including a slew of charitable gifts and big real-estate purchases. The new building, to be named the Kenneth C. Griffin Cancer Research Building, is set to be one of the largest stand-alone buildings for cancer research in Florida, the University of Miami's press release said. AdvertisementThe Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami University of Miami"The Ken Griffin name has become synonymous with philanthropic leadership that drives value in the communities in which he operates," Stuart A. Miller, the board chair of the University of Miami Health System, said.

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☆ 3 high-fiber breakfasts to help prevent colon cancer — which is killing more young people — from a cancer dietitian
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Colorectal cancer rates in younger people have been rising for the past two decades. Cancer dietitian Meredy Birdi shared three breakfast recipes to eat to prevent colorectal cancer. AdvertisementCases of colorectal cancer are rising in younger people, but eating a healthy diet could help lower the risk. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second deadliest cancer for women in the same age group. AdvertisementEqually, a diet high in processed meats, red meat, and ultra-processed foods has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, Birdi said.

Persons: Birdi, —, we've, Berry, chia Organizations: Service, American Cancer Society, Cancer Research Fund Locations: London

☆ A quarter of smokers quit within a year or two of menthol bans, researchers find
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Menthol cigarette bans are effective at getting people to quit smoking, new research finds. The pooled results show that about a quarter of menthol smokers quit within a year or two when the substance is banned from cigarettes. Menthol cigarette smoking rates were lower in settings with national bans and highest when there were only local or statewide bans. Even if just a quarter of menthol smokers quit, it could improve the health of thousands of people. Menthol itself isn’t addictive, but menthol cigarettes are more attractive to new smokers, studies show, because the flavoring masks the harsh taste and smell that may put some new smokers off.

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☆ The woman behind the next big thing in cancer treatment
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Christine Olsson/AFP/Getty ImagesWu’s research focused on small mutations in cancer tumor cells. However, in many cases, cancer vaccines have failed to live up to their promise — largely because the right target hasn’t been found. “This is a fantastic discovery.”By sequencing DNA from healthy and cancer cells, Wu and her team identified a cancer patient’s unique tumor neoantigens. More work is needed before they are a viable treatment options for many cancer patients. To show that these type of cancer vaccines work, much larger randomized control trials are needed.

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☆ Colon cancer is killing more younger people than ever. A cancer expert shares 4 easy ways to lower your risk.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The number of colorectal cancer deaths in people under 50 is rising. Dr. Bill Dahut, a cancer expert, shared four ways to reduce the risk of developing the disease. AdvertisementAs the number of younger adults dying of colorectal cance r in the US each year increases, a cancer researcher has shared four ways to reduce the risk of developing the disease. Experts aren’t sure why, but the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with colorectal cancer has been increasing steadily each year since the 1990s. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ King Charles’ cancer diagnosis: How much should the public be told?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | Max Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

King Charles and Queen Camilla are seen leaving Clarence House in London on February 6, the day after it was announced King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. But Queen Elizabeth and King Charles, they do not want to become the story, they still want to serve their public. In the fullness of time, I would like to think King Charles will talk about his treatment.”Britain's King Charles III poses for a portrait in Buckingham Palace's Throne Room after his official coronation in May 2023. From left are Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Prince Charles; Queen Elizabeth II; Prince Philip; Prince William; and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. From left are Prince Charles; the Queen; Prince Louis; Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge; and Princess Charlotte.

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The palace's disclosure that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer shattered that longstanding tradition. “The King has cancer,” the Times of London declared in a terse banner headline Tuesday. But in beaming a sliver of light from inside the palace walls and his own life, Charles has broken with his mother and royal tradition. HOW MUCH DOES THE BRITISH PUBLIC HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW? Charles' news was received with great sympathy in a country in which 3 million people live with cancer, according to Macmillan Cancer Support, a London-based charity.

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☆ Researchers think they have the key to why tardigrades can survive almost anything
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Jenna Schnuer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Tardigrades, also known as water bears, commonly survive in some of Earth’s most challenging environments. Under stress in extreme cold or other harsh environmental conditions, tardigrades’ bodies produce unstable free radicals of oxygen and an unpaired electron, aka a reactive oxygen species that can wreak havoc on the body’s proteins and DNA if they overaccumulate. The survival mechanism kicks off when cysteines, one of the amino acids that forms proteins in the body, come into contact with these oxygen free radicals and becomes oxidized, the researchers found. The free radicals become, so to speak, the hammer used to smash the glass on a fire alarm. “We came up with this idea (that) maybe it’s those species that are actually signaling to the tardigrades to enter their tun state,” she said.

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☆ More young people are dying of colorectal cancer. Three lifestyle factors could be partly to blame, scientists say.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Colorectal cancer deaths among younger people in Europe are forecast to rise by around a third in 2024.to rise by around a third in 2024. Obesity, low levels of physical activity, and alcohol might be partly to blame, scientists say. Cancer researchers from the University of Milan, Italy, predicted that colorectal cancer deaths among people aged 25 to 49 will rise significantly in the EU and the UK this year compared to 2018. AdvertisementAlthough they estimated that deaths from colorectal cancer will fall overall in 2024, this is the first year they have predicted a rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger people. More people drinking alcohol, which has been linked to early-onset colorectal cancer, and less physical activity could also be factors, the study said.

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LONDON (AP) — A 26-year-old man who tried to sell what he claimed was a walking stick used by the late Queen Elizabeth II has been sentenced for defrauding eBay buyers. Dru Marshall, from Hampshire in southern England, claimed he was a senior footman at Windsor Castle and that the proceeds from the sale of the “antler walking stick” would go to cancer research. The auction had reached 540 pounds ($686) before he cancelled the listing after learning police had launched an investigation, prosecutors said. He was found guilty of fraud by false representation at Southampton Magistrates’ Court and sentenced on Monday to a 12-month community order. “Dru Marshall used the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to try and hoodwink the public with a fake charity auction – fueled by greed and a desire for attention,’’ Julie Macey, a senior crown prosecutor, said.

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Those losses ended a nine-trial winning streak for Bayer, shattering investor and company hopes that the worst of the Roundup litigation was over. Her case will help test whether plaintiffs' recent victories were an aberration, or the payoff from favorable court rulings and a shift in plaintiffs' strategy. Plaintiffs' lawyers reject the notion that the evidence about regulators explains their wins. While plaintiffs' lawyers in earlier trials mentioned other chemicals, transcripts of recent closing arguments suggest they have become more prominent. More Roundup trials are expected in 2024.

Persons: Wolfgang Rattay, Kelly Martel, Bayer, Martel, glyphosate, That's, Tom Kline, Jason Itkin, Ernest Caranci, Bart Rankin, Rankin, Brendan Pierson, Alexia Garamfalvi, Bill Berkrot Organizations: Bayer AG, REUTERS, Bayer, U.S, Monsanto, . Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Union, Health, Thomson Locations: Wuppertal, Germany, Philadelphia, Pleas, Pennsylvania, Europe, New York

☆ Getting Bottas naked looks great in this F1 driver's new calendar
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Sebastian Cahill | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

F1 driver Valtteri Bottas is supporting men's health research with his "Bottass" calendar. According to Reuters, after selling more than 10,000 calendars, Bottas raised about $150,000 for the Movember charity. On the last day of Movember, Bottas posted a photo to his Instagram thanking his followers for their support. "I think with men as well, like Movember, focusing on men's health, many people are quite afraid of speaking about those kinds of things," Bottas told Speedcafe. "She doesn't really understand English that well, and she had seen some videos I had posted," he told Speedcafe.

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