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A major study of 17,000 cancer survivors reveals that staying active after diagnosis dramatically reduces mortality risk, even for people who never exercised before. The best part? You don't need to become a gym fanatic to see life-saving benefits.
Families fighting Huntington's disease celebrated a breakthrough this Valentine's Day as researchers announced the first treatment for the deadly brain condition. The discovery brings renewed hope to a community that has waited decades for medical progress.
Thousands of people cured of leprosy decades ago still live in India's 750 remaining colonies, but not because they have to. These communities have transformed into supportive homes where families thrive and stigma fades.
More than 70% of cancer patients now survive five years or longer, according to the American Cancer Society. Jaqueline White, who beat stage three breast cancer in 2012, is one of millions celebrating life on World Cancer Day.
A Norfolk man is turning his cancer diagnosis into a cross-country adventure, planning to cycle Britain's entire coastline on a vintage-style bike. Tim Bright's 4,100-mile journey celebrates 10 years of living well with chronic myeloid leukaemia.
Americans are living longer than ever before, with life expectancy reaching 79 years in 2024. Deaths from heart disease, cancer, and drug overdoses all dropped as the nation continues its recovery from the pandemic.