Mum thought she had pulled a muscle but it was breast cancer

From Pulled Muscle to Powerful Advocate: Jo Owens’ Breast Cancer Journey Jo Owens, a 42-year-vintage from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, discovered a frightening truth when what she believed was a pulled muscle turned out to be triple negative breast cancer. Her story, shared recently, highlights the importance of vigilance and the advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment. … Read more

‘Bad news from my doctor’

Bhad Bhabie’s Cancer Journey: A Public Battle and the Rise of Celebrity Health Transparency Rapper Bhad Bhabie, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, recently shared “bad news” from her doctors regarding her ongoing cancer battle, posting on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, February 28, 2026. This update follows her initial diagnosis announcement in November 2024, … Read more

Cancer & Supplements: Risks, Warnings & What Experts Say

The Growing Backlash Against Dietary Supplements in Cancer Care: What Patients Demand to Know Millions worldwide are living with a cancer diagnosis, and many turn to dietary supplements hoping to bolster their defenses or mitigate treatment side effects. However, a growing chorus of experts is cautioning against the widespread use of these products, highlighting potential … Read more

Tick-derived protein discovery can advance treatment for inflammatory diseases

The Tiny Tick, a Potential Giant in Fighting Autoimmune Diseases For centuries, ticks have been viewed as unwelcome parasites, notorious for transmitting diseases like Lyme disease. But a surprising discovery is turning that perception on its head. Researchers are now investigating proteins found in tick saliva – specifically, evasins – as potential therapies for a … Read more

I had my husband’s baby 10 years after he died

The Future of Fertility and Facing Terminal Illness: A New Landscape The story of Laura and Ryan, grappling with a brain tumor and the desire to start a family, highlights a growing intersection of medical advancements and deeply personal choices. Their experience, navigating sperm freezing, artificial insemination, and IVF amidst a life-threatening illness, is becoming … Read more

Comedian Magda Szubanski in remission after stage 4 blood cancer treatment

Magda Szubanski’s Remission: A Beacon of Hope and the Future of Cancer Care Australian icon Magda Szubanski has shared uplifting news, announcing she is in remission after completing chemotherapy for stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma. The beloved actress, known for her roles in Babe and Kath & Kim, received her diagnosis last year and has … Read more

New pathway found connecting liver congestion to fibrosis and cancer

Unlocking the Secrets of Liver Congestion: A New Pathway to Treatment Chronic liver congestion, a condition where blood pools in the liver, has long been recognized as a precursor to severe liver diseases like fibrosis and even cancer. However, the precise mechanisms driving this progression have remained elusive – until now. Researchers at The University … Read more

Study reveals pancreatic cancer’s early immune evasion tactics

Pancreatic Cancer’s Hidden Start: How Early Detection is Shifting the Paradigm For years, pancreatic cancer has been notoriously difficult to treat, largely due to late diagnosis. But a groundbreaking new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is changing our understanding of how this deadly disease begins, suggesting it may start preparing to evade the … Read more

Microplastics found in 90% of prostate cancer tumours

Microplastics Found in Majority of Prostate Cancer Tumors: A Growing Health Concern Alarming new research from NYU Langone Health reveals a significant presence of microplastics in prostate cancer tumors. The study, published February 25, 2026, detected plastic particles in 90% of the tumors examined, raising critical questions about the potential link between environmental plastic exposure … Read more

Immune cells shape maternal and infant health during lactation

Breastfeeding: More Than Nutrition – The Emerging Role of Immunity For decades, breastfeeding has been lauded for its nutritional benefits for infants and its protective effects on maternal health. However, a growing body of research is revealing a far more complex picture: breastfeeding is fundamentally an immune process with lasting consequences for both mother and … Read more