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But a new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted

A new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted, thanks to screening, better treatments and policies aimed at cutting smoking.

Deadly radioactive gas was detected in cells at HMP Dartmoor in 2020 but it took more than two years for almost two hundred inmates to be removed from the site

Early detection is key when it comes to cancer, so it's important to be aware of the tell-tale signs - and according to experts some of them can be 'sneaky' and not easily detected

A change in voice can be rooted in a number of harmless and far-less harmless causes, but because it is a symptom of one of the US's biggest killers, that change should always be checked by medics

Paul Riley, 51, was diagnosed with stage three advanced lung cancer despite having never smoked a day in his life - now he wants more testing for non-smokers

Journalist and TV presenter Dame Esther Rantzen, 83, has stage four lung cancer, and has renewed her calls for a debate and vote on legalising assisted dying

Cowboy superstar John Wayne died after battling stomach cancer almost 45 years ago. Since then, wild theories have gone around about his autopsy and true cause of death

The melting of permafrost in the Arctic could release radioactive Radon into the atmosphere of the northern atmosphere, according to a newly published report

One patient at Royal Wolverhampton hospital waited for a year and four months for treatment as figures reveal the scale of the backlogs within cancer wards in the NHS system

Dame Esther Rantzen is calling on the government to legalise assisted dying to spare families 'painful last memories' - and nearly 80% of Mirror readers support the plans

Vaping may be better than smoking standard cigarettes - but it's certainly not risk-free. The Mirror spoke with two doctors to explain what exactly happens to your body when you hit on your vape

Everyone knows smoking is bad for you, but if you’ve ever craved that first cigarette of the day, you’ll know it’s not just a habit that’s hard to kick, but an addiction.

People in Britain have smoked tobacco for centuries and the stark health impacts are undeniable. But what about the more recent e-cigarettes? Speaking to experts, charities and those who've suffered misery first-hand, The Mirror looks behind the headlines to examine if vaping really is as safe as experts say

Worryingly, around half of Brits put off contacting a GP for up to six months after noticing tell-tale signs that something isn't right - but the sooner we act, the better

How refreshing it is that our monarch has been so open about his diagnosis – firstly with his prostate issue and now with the cancer that was discovered as a result

A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton has returned to social media following the death of her TV colleague Jonnie Irwin, sharing a message with fans

Former nurse Chloe Slasberg, 49, tried everything from hypnotherapy to vaping to quit her 30-year smoking addiction, and finally had a light-bulb moment after her health nose-dived

The late A Place in the Sun presenter, Jonnie Irwin, said that he had bought his three children their 18th birthday presents before losing his battle with cancer

A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin, 50, tragically died after spending the last three years living with a terminal lung cancer diagnosis

A Place In The Sun's Jonnie Irwin, 50, revealed the heartbreaking steps he took to secure a comfortable future for his wife and children after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer

onnie Irwin appeared on Morning Live last year and spoke spoke to Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones about receiving palliative care live from a hospice - sharing an important message with other cancer patients

Jonnie Irwin's famous friends and his A Place In The Sun co-stars have taken to social media to pay tribute after the brave presenter tragically lost his battle to cancer

A Place In The Sun star Jonnie Irwin passed away this week at the age of 50. He leaves behind his wife, Jessica Holmes and their three children Rex, Rafa and Cormac

A Place In The Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin spent his final week at home with his family as he shared how proud he was of their recent home renovation in his last post before his death aged 50