Cancer

Indonesian singer Vidi Aldiano dies at 35 after battle with kidney cancer

Vidi Aldiano rose to prominence as one of Indonesia’s notable pop singers after launching his career in the late 2000s.

Lifestyle-driven cancer risk persists despite Singapore’s prevention efforts: Oncologists

Almost four in 10 cancer cases worldwide were linked to preventable causes such as smoking, a WHO study finds.

AI and genetic screening, flexible use of MediSave to help super-aged S’pore stay healthy

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung brought up three new initiatives to support the changes in healthcare as Singapore readies itself for the future.

Cancer risk is lower for vegetarians but not vegans, study finds

Researchers found people on vegetarian diets had a lower risk of five cancers compared with their meat-eating counterparts.

Malaysian actress Amyza Aznan loses son to cancer; second child also battling disease

Malaysian actress Amyza Aznan's eldest son died after a year-long battle with stage three lung cancer.

Second chances: Cancer mum does Hyrox and triathlons with half her lung capacity

Ms Vivian Chee does not go to extremes when racing because she has a family.

Second chances: They live life to the fullest after major illness

(From left) Ms Vivian Chee, Ms Devika S.P. Maruthanayagam and Mr Wee He Sheng live their lives to the fullest after major illnesses.

Why are more under-50s getting colorectal cancer?

Actor James Van Der Beek at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, US on Jan 6, 2019.

Bayer proposes $9.16 billion plan to settle Roundup cancer cases

Bayer acquired Roundup as part of its US$63 billion purchase of agrochemical company Monsanto in 2018.

Biathlon-Passler left out of Italian team after doping reinstatement

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Training - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 16, 2026. Italy's Rebecca Passler in action during training REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

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