AstraZeneca's Q2 net profit rose 2% to $2.51 billion, beating analyst expectations, driven by strong cancer medicine sales. Shares rose 1.4% in European trading despite a recent trial failure, with the company reconfirming its $80bn 2030 revenue goal.
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay up to $5.5 billion to settle nearly 76,000 lawsuits alleging its talc products caused ovarian cancer, ending a decade-long legal battle.
À Villeurbanne, le gérant d'une supérette a affronté des braqueurs sur le parking, qui ont fui avec une somme indéterminée. À Lyon, un policier a été blessé et a fait usage de son arme après qu'un conducteur lui a foncé dessus lors d'un refus d'obtempérer.
Astronauts on long Mars missions face medicine expiration. A UC San Diego study proposes growing pharmaceuticals mid-flight, cultivating cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) on plants in simulated microgravity. This method could provide fresh medicine, addressing issues like blood clots and routine ailments experienced on the ISS.
Darren Rosheski settled a lawsuit against the NHS after his partner, Helen Dutton, died from advanced cancer following an initial misdiagnosis. New figures reveal the NHS in England paid nearly £190m over five years for 870 cancer misdiagnosis claims, with average settlement costs rising 20%.
China has launched the High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) in Huizhou, Guangdong, a record-breaking particle accelerator capable of producing the world's most intense beams of charged atoms. This 2.6 billion yuan facility will aid research in cancer treatment and spacecraft materials.
Researchers in Vermont discovered a transmissible skin cancer, resembling black tar, spreading among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog. The cancer, identified as melanoma, appears to be infectious, with tumor cells escaping hosts and infecting new fish, offering potential clues for human cancer metastasis.
The author argues that the legitimacy of US elections died last week due to three events: the Secretary of State's speech targeting the domestic left as a transnational enemy, a White House official's dehumanizing rhetoric, and the President's claims of a corrupt election system, with the public's response misdirecting attention.
Glasgow prepares for the scaled-back Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday. Organisers hope for a late surge in ticket sales, as demand has reportedly been slower than expected for the event, reduced in scale after Victoria's withdrawal.
Queensland's Liberal National government buried a report by domestic violence victim-survivors that criticized police handling of cases and advocated for civilian review mechanisms, despite promises to prioritize victims in justice policies.
After her son Spencer died from a rare cancer, Louise Farley found solace and a crucial support network playing soccer for Berkeley Vale Soccer Club, a sport he encouraged her to take up. Psychologists note physical activity aids grief.
An "early detection blood test" for ovarian cancer is now available in Australia for $1,495, marketed by BCAL Diagnostics. Despite ads targeting all women, the company states it's for high-risk individuals. Experts warn the test is not TGA-approved, has limited data, and a significant false-positive rate, potentially causing distress and unnecessary costs.
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died at 75, praising him for creating Newcastle United's "greatest team" despite their fierce Premier League rivalry in 1996. Ferguson highlighted Keegan's re-energizing of the club and his ability to attract top players.
A New South Wales tribunal found surgeon Dr Liu-Ming Schmidt guilty of professional misconduct, barring her from practice for six months. She failed to detect cancer in one patient and operated on the wrong end of another's bowel, contributing to his death, among other substandard treatments.
Casos de câncer de intestino crescem no Brasil, sendo o tipo mais frequente. O artigo detalha sintomas como sangue nas fezes e dor abdominal, a importância do diagnóstico precoce, hábitos de vida para reduzir o risco e o novo protocolo de rastreamento do SUS com o exame FIT para pessoas entre 50 e 75 anos.
Dr. Liu-Ming Schmidt, a surgeon in southern NSW, has been banned from practicing for six months after the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal found her guilty of professional misconduct, including operating on the wrong end of a patient's bowel contributing to their death and failing to identify cancer during a colonoscopy.
Former Newcastle Knights and Catalans Dragons rugby league star Scott Dureau has died at 39 after a 13-year battle with cancer. Remembered for his on-field achievements and positive spirit, Dureau left a lasting impression on teammates and continued to help young players after retiring.
Kevin Keegan, a double Ballon d'Or winner and former Liverpool, Hamburg, and England player and manager, has died at the age of 75 after battling cancer. His family announced his passing, highlighting his decorated career and significant impact on football.
Following actor Sam Neill's death from pneumonia at 78, fans have paid tribute by buying out his Two Paddocks wine label and donating to causes he supported, including an anti-mining group and Dunstan Hospital, showing a significant surge in sales and donations.
Former Liverpool and England football legend Kevin Keegan has died at 75 after battling stage four cancer, his family announced. Tributes poured in from his former club, remembering his "indomitable spirit" and "remarkable contribution" to football.
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan, twice European Footballer of the Year, has died at 75 after a battle with stage four cancer. Tributes poured in from his family, former players like Alan Shearer and Faustino Asprilla, clubs Liverpool and Newcastle, and Prince William, honoring his legacy as a player and manager.
Football legend Kevin Keegan, a double Ballon d'Or winner and former player for Liverpool, Hamburg, and Newcastle, has died at 75 after battling cancer. His family announced his passing on Monday, highlighting his immense contributions to the sport as both a player and manager.
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at 75, seven weeks after revealing a stage four cancer diagnosis. A double Ballon d'Or winner, Keegan was a decorated player and manager for clubs like Liverpool and Newcastle, inspiring generations of football fans.
Former rugby league star Scott Dureau, who played for Catalans Dragons and Newcastle Knights, has died at 39 after a long battle with cancer. His former club, Catalans Dragons, confirmed his death, extending condolences to his wife and two daughters.
