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Low lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. hinder lifesaving potential

Lung cancer screening rates in the United States remain alarmingly low, with only 18.7% of eligible adults undergoing recommended low-dose CT scans, according to a 2024 study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). These screenings, designed for adults aged 50 to 80 with significant smoking histories,......

Smart bra transforms breast cancer detection with connected technology

The global rise in breast cancer cases has amplified the urgency for innovative early detection methods. Among these breakthroughs, the "Smart Bra," a connected bra equipped with advanced technology, is emerging as a game-changer, combining comfort, accessibility, and precision in screening. A......

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal granted pardon after a year in detention

After nearly a year in detention, renowned Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, 76, who suffers from prostate cancer, has been pardoned by Algerian authorities and will be transferred to Germany for medical treatment. According to an official statement from the Algerian presidency,......

Joe Biden undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden is currently undergoing radiotherapy and hormone treatment to combat prostate cancer, according to a spokesperson quoted by AFP on Saturday. The 82-year-old Democrat, who decided not to seek re-election in 2024 due to health concerns, revealed in May that he had been......

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been diagnosed with skin cancer, one week after being sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup, his doctor announced on Wednesday. A biopsy of skin lesions revealed a squamous cell carcinoma, “a type of skin cancer that can have more serious......

Liver cancer patients from poorer backgrounds face higher death risk

Paris, France – September 8, 2025: Patients from disadvantaged social backgrounds in France suffering from liver cancer face greater barriers to treatment and a higher risk of death compared to more privileged groups, according to a recent study published in the journal JHEP Reports. The research......

A majority of Americans now see alcohol as harmful to health

For the first time, a majority of Americans believe that drinking alcohol, even in moderate amounts, is harmful to their health, according to a new Gallup survey released this week. The poll highlights a significant shift in attitudes toward alcohol in the United States, with overall consumption reaching......

French TV icon Thierry Ardisson dies at 76 after battle with cancer

Thierry Ardisson, the legendary French television host and producer widely known as “the man in black,” has died at the age of 76 in Paris following a battle with liver cancer, his family announced Monday. "Thierry left us as he lived—courageous and free," his wife, TF1 journalist......

Princess Catherine misses Royal Ascot as she continues cancer recovery

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has withdrawn from attending the Royal Ascot, a prestigious annual horse racing event held in Berkshire, southern England, that holds special significance for the British royal family. Her absence comes as she continues to prioritize her health after undergoing treatment......