News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues
— News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues
May 15, 2026
• 2 min read
Weight gain in adulthoodopens in a new tab or window may increase a person's cancer risk by as much as fivefold, according to a Swedish study. (The Guardian)
An updated review of data for nearly 800,000 participants in prostate cancer screening studies concluded that screening likely reduces prostate cancer‐specific mortalityopens in a new tab or window and may reduce overall mortality. (Cochrane Library)
Swedish study of 600,000 patients between 17 and 60 years old suggests there is no safe age to get heavier
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, affecting 55,300 men each year
Charities and researchers have called for mental health screening for people diagnosed with cancer
Dietary support can help those for whom disease affects taste of food and appetite and can lead to weight loss
While the research identifies obesity as a major cause, scientists say it does not account for the extent to which cancer rates…
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK
