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    Study finds cancer-boosting culprit that multiplies with age

    20 Aug 2020

    As our bodies convert food into energy, they produce debris that accumulates as we age. New research shows that one of these metabolic throwaways plays a potentially deadly role in the development of cancer.

    Michigan man sets world record by climbing one million stairs in honour of his dead wife

    19 Aug 2020

    In honour of his wife, Jim Wigginton has successfully set a record for climbing stairs. On her seventh death anniversary, Jim set a world record for the fastest time to climb and descend one million stairs.

    Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat, breast cancer

    03 Jan 2023

    "The double whammy is serious, but fixable, and I'm hoping for a favourable outcome," she said. "It's going to stink for a while, but I'll fight with all I have got." Navratilova noticed an enlarged lymph node in her neck during November's WTA Finals in Fort Worth.

    Badminton star Lee Chong Wei retires after cancer battle

    13 Jun 2019

    Cancer-hit badminton star Lee Chong Wei announced his retirement on Thursday, ending a brilliant career in which he collected a swathe of honours but never won a world or Olympic title.

    VIDEO: After battling cancer, Emirati surfer Rahma joins Dubai Fitness Challenge to inspire others

    08 Nov 2020

    Rahma, who learned surfing in the wave pool in Dubai, started his sporting career as an international football star and played for Dubai Football club.

    Brazil soccer legend Pele under palliative care amid cancer battle: Report

    03 Dec 2022

    Brazilian soccer legend Pele is receiving palliative care after chemotherapy stopped having the expected results as he battles colon cancer, newspaper Folha de S.Paulo reported on Saturday.

    'Avengers' assemble to pay tribute after Chadwick Boseman dies, aged 43: 'You were one of the all-time greats'

    01 Sep 2020

    The cast of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are grieving the news that Chadwick Boseman has died. The 43-year-old died in Los Angeles on Friday, 28 August.

    'Relay For Life' 24-hour cancer walkathon to take place in Sharjah

    17 Nov 2019

    It is a platform to reaffirm one’s commitment to physical fitness and reduce the risk of cancer and other lifestyle diseases.

    Cancer overtakes heart disease as biggest rich-world killer

    03 Sep 2019

    Cancer has become the leading cause of death in rich nations, overtaking heart disease, according to the results of two landmark, decade-long global surveys of health trends released on Tuesday.

    Let's raise blood cancer awareness this September

    10 Sep 2019

    The UAE government is determined to bring down blood cancer fatalities in the country where it is the third leading cause of death, numbering at 4500 new cases each year.

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