Buckingham Palace said that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and will postpone public-facing duties while undergoing treatment. The palace said that the king "remains wholly positive" and "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible".

Britain's King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, receiving treatment

Wishes poured in from around the world for King Charles III. He was diagnosed with cancer following a recent hospital visit. Although the specific type of cancer was undisclosed. Watch this video for all details.

World leaders pour in well wishes after King Charles III's cancer diagnosis

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery to Britain's King Charles, who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Taking to X, Modi conveyed the collective prayers of the Indian populace, hoping for the monarch's speedy return to health during this trying time.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said&nbsp;he was&nbsp;"shocked and sad" to hear of King Charles's cancer diagnosis.

Sunak told the BBC he is thankful the illness was "caught early", and hopes the king makes a speedy recovery.

<h2>King Charles'&nbsp;health update</h2>

Buckingham Palace disclosed on Monday (Feb 5) that King Charles, aged 75, has received a diagnosis of cancer following a medical procedure intended to address a benign prostate enlargement.

This development comes after his ascension to the throne last year following the demise of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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While undergoing treatment for the benign condition, medical examinations revealed a separate cancerous issue, although specific details regarding the type and severity of the cancer were not disclosed in the official statement from the palace.

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Despite the challenging diagnosis, the palace affirmed the king's unwavering optimism and expressed his eagerness to resume full public duties at the earliest opportunity.

While he has been advised to curtail public engagements, King Charles remains dedicated to fulfilling his state obligations and official responsibilities.

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News of King Charles's health battle has prompted an outpouring of support, including messages from his son, Prince Harry.

Despite residing in California with his wife Meghan, Prince Harry has expressed his intention to travel to the UK in the coming days to visit his father.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery to Britain's King Charles, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Taking to X, Modi conveyed the collective prayers of the Indian populace, hoping for the monarch's speedy return to health during this trying time.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery to Britain's King Charles, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Taking to X, Modi conveyed the collective prayers of the Indian populace, hoping for the monarch's speedy return to health during this trying time. I join the people of India in wishing speedy recovery and good health to His Majesty King Charles III. https://t.co/86mKg9lE1q — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2024 × British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was "shocked and sad" to hear of King Charles's cancer diagnosis. Sunak told the BBC he is thankful the illness was "caught early", and hopes the king makes a speedy recovery. King Charles' health update Buckingham Palace disclosed on Monday (Feb 5) that King Charles, aged 75, has received a diagnosis of cancer following a medical procedure intended to address a benign prostate enlargement. This development comes after his ascension to the throne last year following the demise of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Also read | King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, to postpone public-facing duties: Buckingham Palace While undergoing treatment for the benign condition, medical examinations revealed a separate cancerous issue, although specific details regarding the type and severity of the cancer were not disclosed in the official statement from the palace. A statement from Buckingham Palace: https://t.co/zmYuaWBKw6 📷 Samir Hussein pic.twitter.com/xypBLHHQJb — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 5, 2024 × Despite the challenging diagnosis, the palace affirmed the king's unwavering optimism and expressed his eagerness to resume full public duties at the earliest opportunity. While he has been advised to curtail public engagements, King Charles remains dedicated to fulfilling his state obligations and official responsibilities. Also watch this report News of King Charles's health battle has prompted an outpouring of support, including messages from his son, Prince Harry. Despite residing in California with his wife Meghan, Prince Harry has expressed his intention to travel to the UK in the coming days to visit his father. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Modi, UK's Sunak wish King Charles III speedy recovery after his cancer diagnosis

Hage Geingob, Namibia's longest-serving prime minister and third president, was an anti-apartheid activist turned statesman, who cut a reassuring figure. He passed away early Sunday (Feb 4) in a hospital in the capital Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment for cancer.

Hage Geingob, Namibia's longest-serving prime minister and third president, was an anti-apartheid activist turned statesman, who cut a reassuring figure. He passed away early Sunday (Feb 4) in a hospital in the capital Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment for cancer. He was 82. Born in a village in northern Namibia in 1941, Hage Gottfried Geingob was the southern African country's first president outside of the Ovambo ethnic group, which makes up more than half the country's population. He took up activism against South Africa's apartheid regime, which at the time ruled over Namibia, from his early schooling years before being driven into exile. He spent almost three decades in Botswana and the United States, leaving the former for the latter in 1964. The tall, deep-voiced leader studied at Fordham University in New York, and much later in life received a PhD in the United Kingdom. While in the US, he remained a vocal advocate for Namibia's independence, representing the local liberation movement, SWAPO, now the ruling party, at the United Nations and across the Americas. In the early 1970s, he started a career working for the UN on governance issues. Seen as a centrist, he returned to Namibia in 1989, a year before the country's independence. "I embraced the soil of Namibia after 27 years in exile. Looking back, the journey of building a new Namibia has been worthwhile," he said in a Twitter post in 2020 posting a photo of his younger self kissing the tarmac after landing back home. Also read | Project Cheetah: India may import more big cats from Northern Africa, says official Fish rot When SWAPO won the first vote in 1990, Geingob was appointed prime minister – a position he held for 12 years before returning to it again in 2012. In 2014, as the party comfortably won yet another vote, riding on the legacy of its role in the liberation struggle, Geingob became president. In between top jobs, the composed yet stern talking leader who sported wide-rimmed glasses and a tuft of grey hair on his chin, held various ministerial and internal party positions. Watch | ISIS terror group's presence in Africa, new tactics in Asia × But his first term as president was tainted by a recession, high unemployment and graft allegations. In 2019, documents published by WikiLeaks suggested that government officials took bribes from an Icelandic firm in exchange for continued access to Namibia's fishing grounds. The "fish rot" scandal threatened Geingob's prospects of a second term, with the head of state also coming under fire for pumping money into a bloated administration and granting contracts to foreign rather than local companies. His share of the vote dropped considerably in 2019 from the 2014 height of 87 per cent, but he was still able to comfortably sail to victory with 56 per cent of preferences. Football lover He suffered a couple of health scares in his later years, having undergone brain surgery in 2013 and a heart valve surgery in South Africa in June 2023. An avid football fan, he played the sport as a young man, which earned him the nickname "Danger Point". He was married three times, in 1967, 1993 and again in 2015 and had as many children. His last consort, Monica Geingos is a lawyer and businesswoman.

Namibia President Hage Geinob dies aged 82 after losing battle with cancer

By 2050, the global community as per World Health Organization (WHO) estimates will face a whopping 77 per cent increase in cancer cases.

A report by the WHO's cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), predicts that in a little more than two decades, we will see more than 35 million new cancer cases. This is a 77 per cent increase from the estimated 20 million cases recorded in 2022.

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However, as per&nbsp;Dr Freddie Bray, Head of the Cancer Surveillance Branch at IARC, the impact of the increase "will not be felt evenly across countries."

<h2>Report findings</h2>

In the report released ahead of World Cancer Day, which is observed on February 4th, the IARC predicted a massive increase in the global cancer burden.

"The rapidly growing global cancer burden reflects both population ageing and growth, as well as changes to people’s exposure to risk factors, several of which are associated with socioeconomic development," said the WHO in its press release.

It identified tobacco, alcohol, and obesity as the key factors driving the increasing incidence of cancer. Air Pollution was mentioned as a key driver of environmental risk factors.

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Furthermore, it predicts that high HDI (Human Development Index) countries will experience the greatest absolute increase in incidence of cancer cases, with an additional 4.8 million new cases predicted in 2050 compared with 2022 estimates.

In a statement, the Head of the Cancer Surveillance Branch at IARC, said: "The impact of this increase will not be felt evenly across countries of different HDI levels. Those who have the fewest resources to manage their cancer burdens will bear the brunt of the global cancer burden."

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As per WHO, global estimates reveal "striking inequalities" in human development.

Dr Isabelle Soerjomataram, Deputy Head of the Cancer Surveillance Branch at IARC explains,&nbsp;"Women in lower HDI countries are 50 &nbsp;per cent less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than women in high HDI countries, yet they are at a much higher risk of dying of the disease due to late diagnosis and inadequate access to quality treatment."

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By 2050, the global community as per World Health Organization (WHO) estimates will face a whopping 77 per cent increase in cancer cases. A report by the WHO's cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), predicts that in a little more than two decades, we will see more than 35 million new cancer cases.

By 2050, the global community as per World Health Organization (WHO) estimates will face a whopping 77 per cent increase in cancer cases. A report by the WHO's cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), predicts that in a little more than two decades, we will see more than 35 million new cancer cases. This is a 77 per cent increase from the estimated 20 million cases recorded in 2022. Also read | Japan's moon lander clicks final image before going dormant once again However, as per Dr Freddie Bray, Head of the Cancer Surveillance Branch at IARC, the impact of the increase "will not be felt evenly across countries." Report findings In the report released ahead of World Cancer Day, which is observed on February 4th, the IARC predicted a massive increase in the global cancer burden. "The rapidly growing global cancer burden reflects both population ageing and growth, as well as changes to people’s exposure to risk factors, several of which are associated with socioeconomic development," said the WHO in its press release. It identified tobacco, alcohol, and obesity as the key factors driving the increasing incidence of cancer. Air Pollution was mentioned as a key driver of environmental risk factors. Watch | Cancer experts unveil groundbreaking discovery, eliminates need for invasive surgeries × Furthermore, it predicts that high HDI (Human Development Index) countries will experience the greatest absolute increase in incidence of cancer cases, with an additional 4.8 million new cases predicted in 2050 compared with 2022 estimates. In a statement, the Head of the Cancer Surveillance Branch at IARC, said: "The impact of this increase will not be felt evenly across countries of different HDI levels. Those who have the fewest resources to manage their cancer burdens will bear the brunt of the global cancer burden." Also read | Massive clue found solving why 80 pc of autoimmune patients are women As per WHO, global estimates reveal "striking inequalities" in human development. Dr Isabelle Soerjomataram, Deputy Head of the Cancer Surveillance Branch at IARC explains, "Women in lower HDI countries are 50 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than women in high HDI countries, yet they are at a much higher risk of dying of the disease due to late diagnosis and inadequate access to quality treatment." (With inputs from agencies)

By 2050, the world will see a whopping 77% increase in cancer cases, predicts WHO report

Over the years several studies have linked regular exercise to a lower risk of cancer, but new research shows that men can lower their risk of prostate cancer by as much as 35 per cent by exercising regularly.&nbsp;

<h2>About the study</h2>

According to the study, men whose cardiorespiratory fitness improved by three per cent over the last three years or so were 35 per cent less likely to develop prostate cancer, than those whose cardiorespiratory fitness declined by three per cent. This was found to be the case regardless of the men’s fitness levels at the beginning of the study.

The findings of the research were published on Tuesday (Jan 30) in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The Swedish study is based on the analysis of the physical activity levels, height and body mass index (BMI) of 57,652 men.&nbsp;

Additionally, the researchers accounted for the participants’ lifestyle, perceived health, and the results of at least two cardiorespiratory fitness tests.&nbsp;

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The yearly cardiorespiratory fitness measurements were based on the amount of oxygen the body uses during vigorous exercise where a higher volume indicated a greater fitness level.

The researchers also divided the men into groups depending on the three per cent increase, remaining stable, and a three per cent decrease in their fitness measurements each year.&nbsp;

<h2>What did the team find?</h2>

The team would analyse whether the men had developed prostate cancer after an average of seven years had passed since their last fitness tests. It was found that 592 participants were diagnosed with prostate cancer.&nbsp;

“The more intensive activity, the lower the requirement for duration and frequency,” said Dr Kate Bolam, the co-author of the study and researcher at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences in Stockholm, as quoted by The Guardian.&nbsp;

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She also noted that getting more muscles involved is a “greater aerobic challenge on the cardiovascular system” and recommends activities that involve the lower body and those that “you are barely not able to keep up a conversation while doing”.&nbsp;

“It could be line dancing if that gets your heart rate up and you think it’s fun and you’re going to do it regularly,” said Bolam. She also suggests brisk walking, jogging, hiking, and so on.&nbsp;

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Over the years several studies have linked regular exercise to a lower risk of cancer, but new research shows that men can lower their risk of prostate cancer by as much as 35 per cent by exercising regularly.

Over the years several studies have linked regular exercise to a lower risk of cancer, but new research shows that men can lower their risk of prostate cancer by as much as 35 per cent by exercising regularly. About the study According to the study, men whose cardiorespiratory fitness improved by three per cent over the last three years or so were 35 per cent less likely to develop prostate cancer, than those whose cardiorespiratory fitness declined by three per cent. This was found to be the case regardless of the men’s fitness levels at the beginning of the study. The findings of the research were published on Tuesday (Jan 30) in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The Swedish study is based on the analysis of the physical activity levels, height and body mass index (BMI) of 57,652 men. Additionally, the researchers accounted for the participants’ lifestyle, perceived health, and the results of at least two cardiorespiratory fitness tests. ALSO READ | Human skeletons with buckets on feet, rings around necks provide glimpse into Dark Ages The yearly cardiorespiratory fitness measurements were based on the amount of oxygen the body uses during vigorous exercise where a higher volume indicated a greater fitness level. The researchers also divided the men into groups depending on the three per cent increase, remaining stable, and a three per cent decrease in their fitness measurements each year. What did the team find? The team would analyse whether the men had developed prostate cancer after an average of seven years had passed since their last fitness tests. It was found that 592 participants were diagnosed with prostate cancer. “The more intensive activity, the lower the requirement for duration and frequency,” said Dr Kate Bolam, the co-author of the study and researcher at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences in Stockholm, as quoted by The Guardian. ALSO READ | Rare case of human-to-human transmission of Alzheimer’s found in recipients of banned treatment She also noted that getting more muscles involved is a “greater aerobic challenge on the cardiovascular system” and recommends activities that involve the lower body and those that “you are barely not able to keep up a conversation while doing”. “It could be line dancing if that gets your heart rate up and you think it’s fun and you’re going to do it regularly,” said Bolam. She also suggests brisk walking, jogging, hiking, and so on. (With inputs from agencies)

Improving fitness may lower risk of prostate cancer by 35 per cent, finds study

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In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, a five-year-old boy battling blood cancer lost his life after being immersed in the icy Ganga river by his parents and relatives in a desperate bid for a miraculous cure.

The distressing episode unfolded at Har ki Pauri, where the young boy from Delhi was submerged in the freezing river during the cruel winter conditions prevailing in North India.

The family, grappling with the child's blood and bone cancer diagnosis, resorted to this desperate measure in the belief of a divine intervention.

<h2>Tragic video footage emerges</h2>

A chilling video captured the heartbreaking act, showing a woman, purportedly the boy's aunt, submerging him in the river for a brief period. Onlookers can be seen intervening&nbsp;to retrieve the lifeless child, prompting a violent reaction from the woman. Another video shows&nbsp;her sitting on the ghat, laughing, and making ominous promises of the boy's revival, invoking the Ganga's blessings.

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Amid the turn of events, senior police officials suspect that the boy may have already succumbed to his illness before the immersion. Preliminary findings indicate that the child, undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, might have died before reaching Haridwar. An in-depth investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, as reported by the Indian Express.

The family, facing the grim prognosis from doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, turned to the Ganga River as their last resort.

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Haridwar Additional SP Swatantra Singh, who spoke to the Indian Express, highlighted the necessity of awaiting the postmortem report before determining appropriate legal actions. The grief-stricken family members, deeply affected by the tragedy, have been questioned, with authorities exercising caution in their approach due to the evident shock. The hired driver from Delhi also suggested the possibility of the boy's demise on the way to Haridwar.

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(Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised) In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, a five-year-old boy battling blood cancer lost his life after being immersed in the icy Ganga river by his parents and relatives in a desperate bid for a miraculous cure.

(Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised) In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, a five-year-old boy battling blood cancer lost his life after being immersed in the icy Ganga river by his parents and relatives in a desperate bid for a miraculous cure. The distressing episode unfolded at Har ki Pauri, where the young boy from Delhi was submerged in the freezing river during the cruel winter conditions prevailing in North India. The family, grappling with the child's blood and bone cancer diagnosis, resorted to this desperate measure in the belief of a divine intervention. Tragic video footage emerges A chilling video captured the heartbreaking act, showing a woman, purportedly the boy's aunt, submerging him in the river for a brief period. Onlookers can be seen intervening to retrieve the lifeless child, prompting a violent reaction from the woman. Another video shows her sitting on the ghat, laughing, and making ominous promises of the boy's revival, invoking the Ganga's blessings. Also read | How Ram Lalla's outfits were made with 'divine connection' with regal craftspersonship Amid the turn of events, senior police officials suspect that the boy may have already succumbed to his illness before the immersion. Preliminary findings indicate that the child, undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, might have died before reaching Haridwar. An in-depth investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, as reported by the Indian Express. The family, facing the grim prognosis from doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, turned to the Ganga River as their last resort. Also watch | India: Delhi pollution hits sever mark Haridwar Additional SP Swatantra Singh, who spoke to the Indian Express, highlighted the necessity of awaiting the postmortem report before determining appropriate legal actions. The grief-stricken family members, deeply affected by the tragedy, have been questioned, with authorities exercising caution in their approach due to the evident shock. The hired driver from Delhi also suggested the possibility of the boy's demise on the way to Haridwar. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 5-year-old cancer patient from Delhi submerged in Ganga in search of 'miracle cure,' dies

US Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued a formal request to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging him to testify before the committee concerning his failure to disclose his recent hospitalisation. The request came in the form of a letter, where Chairman Rogers expressed his concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding Secretary Austin's health-related absence.

In the letter, Rogers said, "You promised full transparency into questions regarding the secrecy of your recent hospitalization. While you did respond to some of my questions I had for you, a concerning number of questions were not addressed."

"Specifically, I am alarmed that you refused to answer whether you instructed your staff to not inform the President of the United States or anyone else of your hospitalization. Unfortunately, this leads me to believe that information is being withheld from Congress. Congress must understand what happened and who made decisions to prevent the disclosure of the whereabouts of a cabinet secretary," the letter added.&nbsp;

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In the letter, Chairman Rogers asked for clarity on the decisions made to prevent the disclosure of a cabinet secretary's whereabouts.

<h2>Full Committee hearing on Lloyd Austin's hospitalisation&nbsp;</h2>

To address these concerns, he called for a Full Committee hearing scheduled for February 14, 2024. The letter outlined a series of unanswered questions that the committee is demanding responses to.

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These include inquiries directed to Secretary Austin, Deputy Secretary Hicks, and Chief of Staff Kelly Magsamen regarding the events surrounding the hospitalisation. The questions cover a range of topics, from the nature of operational decisions made during Austin's absence to the timeline and awareness surrounding the transfer of authority to Deputy Secretary Hicks. The committee is also seeking information on communications and interactions between key officials during the period of Austin's hospitalisation.

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The 70-year-old&nbsp;was hospitalised on January 1 in the ICU&nbsp;of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre after complications from an elective medical procedure.&nbsp;The doctors said that Austin had undergone minor surgery on December 22 after early detection of prostate cancer.&nbsp;

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US Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued a formal request to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging him to testify before the committee concerning his failure to disclose his recent hospitalisation.

US Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued a formal request to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging him to testify before the committee concerning his failure to disclose his recent hospitalisation. The request came in the form of a letter, where Chairman Rogers expressed his concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding Secretary Austin's health-related absence. In the letter, Rogers said, "You promised full transparency into questions regarding the secrecy of your recent hospitalization. While you did respond to some of my questions I had for you, a concerning number of questions were not addressed." "Specifically, I am alarmed that you refused to answer whether you instructed your staff to not inform the President of the United States or anyone else of your hospitalization. Unfortunately, this leads me to believe that information is being withheld from Congress. Congress must understand what happened and who made decisions to prevent the disclosure of the whereabouts of a cabinet secretary," the letter added. Also Read | Macy's Initiates Streamlining Effort: 2,350 Job cuts & 5 store closures disclosed In the letter, Chairman Rogers asked for clarity on the decisions made to prevent the disclosure of a cabinet secretary's whereabouts. Full Committee hearing on Lloyd Austin's hospitalisation To address these concerns, he called for a Full Committee hearing scheduled for February 14, 2024. The letter outlined a series of unanswered questions that the committee is demanding responses to. Also Read | Reddit plans IPO launch in March amid intense social media competition These include inquiries directed to Secretary Austin, Deputy Secretary Hicks, and Chief of Staff Kelly Magsamen regarding the events surrounding the hospitalisation. The questions cover a range of topics, from the nature of operational decisions made during Austin's absence to the timeline and awareness surrounding the transfer of authority to Deputy Secretary Hicks. The committee is also seeking information on communications and interactions between key officials during the period of Austin's hospitalisation. Watch | Why Iran attacked Pakistan's Sunni Extremist Group Jaish al-Adl? × The 70-year-old was hospitalised on January 1 in the ICU of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre after complications from an elective medical procedure. The doctors said that Austin had undergone minor surgery on December 22 after early detection of prostate cancer. (With inputs from agencies)

Lloyd Austin urged to testify by House armed services committee on hospitalisation secrecy

Lloyd Austin, the 70-year-old US defence secretary, had been admitted to intensive care due to complications arising from prostate cancer surgery,&nbsp; doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre said, days after it emerged that White House was unaware of the matter.

Initially a minor surgery was conducted on December 22 after early detection through routine screening and Austin returned home the next day, US media reported on Tuesday (Jan 9) citing the doctors.

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On January 1, Austin was admitted again to the hospital due to complications from the procedure, including severe abdominal, hip, and leg pain, along with nausea. The doctors also identified a urinary tract infection, requiring further treatment.

The doctors reportedly said, "He continues to make progress and we anticipate a full recovery although this can be a slow process. During this stay, Secretary Austin never lost consciousness and never underwent general anesthesia."&nbsp;

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The delayed disclosure of Austin's hospitalisation has stirred a transparency controversy, with criticism directed at him for not informing the White House promptly.

The Pentagon did not make a public announcement until four days after his hospitalisation, and key officials were kept in the dark about his condition amid ongoing geopolitical challenges such as the Israel-Hamas conflict and its repercussions on American forces in Iraq and Syria, as well as international shipping. 
 
Quoting the doctors from Walter Reed, the Pentagon stated, "Austin's prostate cancer was detected early, and his prognosis is excellent."&nbsp;

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While some Republican lawmakers have called for Austin's resignation, President Joe Biden's administration has expressed support for the Defence Secretary.

Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder reportedly confirmed that Austin has no plans to resign. Austin has taken "full responsibility" for his "decisions about disclosure."

He said he "could have done a better job ensuring the public was appropriately informed."

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Lloyd Austin, the 70-year-old US defence secretary, had been admitted to intensive care due to complications arising from prostate cancer surgery, doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre said, days after it emerged that White House was unaware of the matter.

Lloyd Austin, the 70-year-old US defence secretary, had been admitted to intensive care due to complications arising from prostate cancer surgery, doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre said, days after it emerged that White House was unaware of the matter. Initially a minor surgery was conducted on December 22 after early detection through routine screening and Austin returned home the next day, US media reported on Tuesday (Jan 9) citing the doctors. Also Read | Terrorist Hafiz Saeed is serving 78-year prison sentence in Pakistan: UN On January 1, Austin was admitted again to the hospital due to complications from the procedure, including severe abdominal, hip, and leg pain, along with nausea. The doctors also identified a urinary tract infection, requiring further treatment. The doctors reportedly said, "He continues to make progress and we anticipate a full recovery although this can be a slow process. During this stay, Secretary Austin never lost consciousness and never underwent general anesthesia." Also Read | US thwarts 24 missiles and drones launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen The delayed disclosure of Austin's hospitalisation has stirred a transparency controversy, with criticism directed at him for not informing the White House promptly. The Pentagon did not make a public announcement until four days after his hospitalisation, and key officials were kept in the dark about his condition amid ongoing geopolitical challenges such as the Israel-Hamas conflict and its repercussions on American forces in Iraq and Syria, as well as international shipping. Quoting the doctors from Walter Reed, the Pentagon stated, "Austin's prostate cancer was detected early, and his prognosis is excellent." Watch | EU Scientists confirm 2023 as hottest year on Earth × While some Republican lawmakers have called for Austin's resignation, President Joe Biden's administration has expressed support for the Defence Secretary. Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder reportedly confirmed that Austin has no plans to resign. Austin has taken "full responsibility" for his "decisions about disclosure." He said he "could have done a better job ensuring the public was appropriately informed." (With inputs from agencies)

US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin was admitted to ICU for complications from prostate cancer surgery

Scientists have made the clinical introduction of a straightforward DNA test capable of identifying 18 early-stage cancers, marking a potential revolution in the field of medical diagnostics.&nbsp;

Cancer is deemed responsible for one in six global deaths. The breakthrough could emerge as a potential 'gamechanger' in the field of healthcare.

A team of US researchers at the biotech firm Novelna has crafted a DNA test that showed the ability to detect 18 early-stage cancers in the vital organs of the human body.

By examining proteins in blood plasma, researchers achieved the differentiation of cancer samples from normal ones and even distinguished between various types of cancers with high accuracy.

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Their study, published in the BMJ Oncology Journal, suggests that cancer protein signals may exhibit sex-specific characteristics.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

The potential implications of this breakthrough could reshape screening guidelines, incorporating the plasma test as a standard component of routine check-ups.

<h2>How was the study conducted?</h2>

The study involved collecting blood plasma samples from 440 individuals diagnosed with 18 types of cancer and 44 healthy blood donors. The identification of proteins indicative of early-stage cancers and their origin was conducted with high accuracy, particularly at stage 1 and a precision of 99 per cent.&nbsp;

Researchers acknowledge the need for further studies with larger sample sizes.&nbsp;

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Dr Mangesh Thorat, of the Centre for Cancer Prevention at the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, who was not involved with the study, said that more studies were needed.

"However, the interesting aspects of this assay are a much higher sensitivity for stage I cancers than other similar assays in development and gender-specific performance differences which are biologically and clinically relevant," he was quoted as saying by The Guardian.

"If the assay performance in future, well-designed sequential studies is anywhere close to what this preliminary study suggests, then it could really be a gamechanger."

Scientists have made the clinical introduction of a straightforward DNA test capable of identifying 18 early-stage cancers, marking a potential revolution in the field of medical diagnostics.

Scientists have made the clinical introduction of a straightforward DNA test capable of identifying 18 early-stage cancers, marking a potential revolution in the field of medical diagnostics. Cancer is deemed responsible for one in six global deaths. The breakthrough could emerge as a potential 'gamechanger' in the field of healthcare. A team of US researchers at the biotech firm Novelna has crafted a DNA test that showed the ability to detect 18 early-stage cancers in the vital organs of the human body. By examining proteins in blood plasma, researchers achieved the differentiation of cancer samples from normal ones and even distinguished between various types of cancers with high accuracy. Also watch | Cancer experts unveil groundbreaking discovery, eliminates need for invasive surgeries | WION × Their study, published in the BMJ Oncology Journal, suggests that cancer protein signals may exhibit sex-specific characteristics. What does it mean? The potential implications of this breakthrough could reshape screening guidelines, incorporating the plasma test as a standard component of routine check-ups. How was the study conducted? The study involved collecting blood plasma samples from 440 individuals diagnosed with 18 types of cancer and 44 healthy blood donors. The identification of proteins indicative of early-stage cancers and their origin was conducted with high accuracy, particularly at stage 1 and a precision of 99 per cent. Researchers acknowledge the need for further studies with larger sample sizes. Also read | In major breakthrough, scientists discover ‘kill switch' that can eliminate cancer cells Dr Mangesh Thorat, of the Centre for Cancer Prevention at the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, who was not involved with the study, said that more studies were needed. "However, the interesting aspects of this assay are a much higher sensitivity for stage I cancers than other similar assays in development and gender-specific performance differences which are biologically and clinically relevant," he was quoted as saying by The Guardian. "If the assay performance in future, well-designed sequential studies is anywhere close to what this preliminary study suggests, then it could really be a gamechanger."

Scientists develop advanced DNA test that can detect 18 early stage cancers

US President Joe Biden was kept in the dark over his Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer diagnosis and subsequent hospitalizations for about a month, the White House admitted Tuesday.

Why was US President Biden kept in dark over Pentagon Chief Austin's cancer for month?

US: President Joe Biden kept in dark over Defence Chief Austin's cancer for month

Cancer is a lethal disease causing millions of deaths annualy. Understanding the disease and finding effective treatments, it has been an ongoing challenge but a recent research has brought a glimpse.

Cancer experts unveil groundbreaking discovery, eliminates need for invasive surgeries | WION

Scientists have identified a novel method to eliminate cancer cells by using aminocyanine molecules. These molecules, commonly used&nbsp;as synthetic dyes in bioimaging, show a remarkable capability to break apart cancer cell membranes when stimulated by near-infrared light, according to ScienceAlert.

Chemist James Tour from Rice University, who spoke to ScienceAlert,&nbsp;describes this&nbsp;technique as a "whole new generation of molecular machines" – aptly named molecular jackhammers.

In comparison to their predecessors, Feringa-type motors, these molecular jackhammers demonstrate over a million times faster mechanical motion. Moreover, they can be activated with near-infrared light instead of visible light.

The use of near-infrared light holds significant importance, as it facilitates deeper penetration into the body.

This breakthrough could potentially revolutionise the treatment of cancers in bones and organs, eliminating the need for invasive surgeries.

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<h2>Impressive results in lab tests and mouse trials</h2>

In experiments conducted on cultured cancer cells, the molecular jackhammer method exhibited a staggering 99 per cent success rate in destroying cells.

Moving from lab settings to living organisms, the approach was tested on mice with melanoma tumours, resulting in half of the animals becoming cancer-free.

Aminocyanine molecules possess a unique structure and chemical properties that synchronise with the right stimulus – near-infrared light.

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As these molecules move, the electrons within them form plasmons, collective vibrating entities that induce movement throughout the entire molecule.

The plasmons, resembling molecular arms, connect with cancer cell membranes and, through vibrational movements, dismantle them.

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While these findings are in their early stages, the researchers are positive&nbsp;about the potential applications of this biomechanical technique in cancer treatment.

The ongoing exploration of other molecules with similar capabilities marks the next phase of this promising research.

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Scientists have identified a novel method to eliminate cancer cells by using aminocyanine molecules. These molecules, commonly used as synthetic dyes in bioimaging, show a remarkable capability to break apart cancer cell membranes when stimulated by near-infrared light, according to ScienceAlert.

Scientists have identified a novel method to eliminate cancer cells by using aminocyanine molecules. These molecules, commonly used as synthetic dyes in bioimaging, show a remarkable capability to break apart cancer cell membranes when stimulated by near-infrared light, according to ScienceAlert. Chemist James Tour from Rice University, who spoke to ScienceAlert, describes this technique as a "whole new generation of molecular machines" – aptly named molecular jackhammers. In comparison to their predecessors, Feringa-type motors, these molecular jackhammers demonstrate over a million times faster mechanical motion. Moreover, they can be activated with near-infrared light instead of visible light. The use of near-infrared light holds significant importance, as it facilitates deeper penetration into the body. This breakthrough could potentially revolutionise the treatment of cancers in bones and organs, eliminating the need for invasive surgeries. Also read | ‘It’s in your gut’: Microbes in gut may contribute to social anxiety disorder, finds study Impressive results in lab tests and mouse trials In experiments conducted on cultured cancer cells, the molecular jackhammer method exhibited a staggering 99 per cent success rate in destroying cells. Moving from lab settings to living organisms, the approach was tested on mice with melanoma tumours, resulting in half of the animals becoming cancer-free. Aminocyanine molecules possess a unique structure and chemical properties that synchronise with the right stimulus – near-infrared light. Also watch | Almost 300,000 women to be given drug to prevent breast cancer As these molecules move, the electrons within them form plasmons, collective vibrating entities that induce movement throughout the entire molecule. The plasmons, resembling molecular arms, connect with cancer cell membranes and, through vibrational movements, dismantle them. Also read | Research team converts human cells into ‘bots’ that repaired tissue damage While these findings are in their early stages, the researchers are positive about the potential applications of this biomechanical technique in cancer treatment. The ongoing exploration of other molecules with similar capabilities marks the next phase of this promising research. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists find new method which can destroy 99% of cancer cells, eliminate need for invasive surgeries

Bayer has emerged victorious in a Roundup weedkiller cancer trial, putting an end to a troubling five-trial losing streak for the company, Reuters reported.<o:p></o:p>

The verdict was delivered on Friday by a jury in San Benito County, California Superior Court, marking a crucial win for Bayer in trials related to claims of cancer development due to Roundup exposure. <o:p></o:p>

The company, in a statement, emphasised that the verdict aligns with the evidence, asserting that "Roundup does not cause cancer and is not responsible for the plaintiff's illness." <o:p></o:p>

The plaintiff, Bruce Jones, had alleged that Roundup led to his non-Hodgkin lymphoma.<o:p></o:p>

The victory is a pivotal moment for Bayer, which had faced mounting legal challenges with around 165,000 claims asserting personal injuries attributed to Roundup. The weedkiller became part of Bayer's portfolio through its acquisition of U.S. agrochemical company Monsanto for $63 billion in 2018. <o:p></o:p>

Prior to the recent losses, Bayer had a track record of winning nine consecutive trials. With the latest win, the company has secured victory in 10 out of the last 15 trials. <o:p></o:p>

More cases are scheduled for trial in the coming year.<o:p></o:p>

The legal battles have had financial implications for Bayer, with recent losses resulting in verdicts totalling over $2 billion. Investors had expressed concerns over the company's legal strategy, prompting Bayer to reaffirm its commitment to fighting the Roundup cases in court rather than opting for settlements. <o:p></o:p>

Bayer is currently appealing the unfavourable verdicts, including punitive damages that exceed U.S. Supreme Court guidance. The outcome of these appeals will likely have more financial consequences for Bayer. <o:p></o:p>

The company however, has expressed "no appetite to write humongous checks" to settle the claims.<o:p></o:p>

While Bayer settled most Roundup cases in 2020 for up to $9.6 billion, the agreement did not cover future cases, leaving over 50,000 claims pending. <o:p></o:p>

The recent victory in the Roundup cancer trial provides a glimmer of hope for Bayer, but the legal battles are far from over.<o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from Reuters)<o:p></o:p>

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Bayer has emerged victorious in a Roundup weedkiller cancer trial, putting an end to a troubling five-trial losing streak for the company, Reuters reported. The verdict was delivered on Friday by a jury in San Benito County, California Superior Court, marking a crucial win for Bayer in trials related to claims of cancer development due to Roundup exposure.

Bayer has emerged victorious in a Roundup weedkiller cancer trial, putting an end to a troubling five-trial losing streak for the company, Reuters reported. The verdict was delivered on Friday by a jury in San Benito County, California Superior Court, marking a crucial win for Bayer in trials related to claims of cancer development due to Roundup exposure. The company, in a statement, emphasised that the verdict aligns with the evidence, asserting that "Roundup does not cause cancer and is not responsible for the plaintiff's illness." The plaintiff, Bruce Jones, had alleged that Roundup led to his non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The victory is a pivotal moment for Bayer, which had faced mounting legal challenges with around 165,000 claims asserting personal injuries attributed to Roundup. The weedkiller became part of Bayer's portfolio through its acquisition of U.S. agrochemical company Monsanto for $63 billion in 2018. Prior to the recent losses, Bayer had a track record of winning nine consecutive trials. With the latest win, the company has secured victory in 10 out of the last 15 trials. More cases are scheduled for trial in the coming year. The legal battles have had financial implications for Bayer, with recent losses resulting in verdicts totalling over $2 billion. Investors had expressed concerns over the company's legal strategy, prompting Bayer to reaffirm its commitment to fighting the Roundup cases in court rather than opting for settlements. Bayer is currently appealing the unfavourable verdicts, including punitive damages that exceed U.S. Supreme Court guidance. The outcome of these appeals will likely have more financial consequences for Bayer. The company however, has expressed "no appetite to write humongous checks" to settle the claims. While Bayer settled most Roundup cases in 2020 for up to $9.6 billion, the agreement did not cover future cases, leaving over 50,000 claims pending. The recent victory in the Roundup cancer trial provides a glimmer of hope for Bayer, but the legal battles are far from over. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Bayer breaks losing streak with victory in roundup cancer trial

Glynn Simmons, a 71-year-old, wrongly imprisoned for 48 years, has been declared innocent in a rare legal reversal. Convicted in 1974 for a murder he didn't commit, Simmons's exoneration came after crucial evidence was uncovered. This decision, a significant moment in the U.S. justice system, highlights the significant impact of judicial errors and the resilience required to endure decades of injustice. Now battling cancer, Simmons's story is a poignant reminder of the cost of wrongful convictions.

Gravitas: 71-year-old Glynn Simmons exonerated after 48 years in wrongful imprisonment

Chinese drug hailed as ‘breakthrough therapy’ shows promising results against lung cancer: Report

Renowned British artist Tracey Emin, celebrated for her provocative works, is currently recovering in Thailand after facing life-threatening complications arising from an operation.

Emin, one of Britain's most prominent living artists, has previously confronted battles with cancer and undergone significant surgeries.&nbsp;

The 60-year-old shared on Instagram her recent health challenges, revealing that her small intestine was on the verge of exploding due to complications related to an infection and scar tissue.

Emin had recently been in Australia as part of the National Gallery of Victoria's Triennial and was en route to the UK via Thailand when she fell seriously ill.

Although, stressing&nbsp;that her condition was not cancer-related, she attributed the severity of the complications to the combination of infection, scar tissue, and the stress of flying.

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<h2>Gratitude for Thai medical care</h2>

Expressing gratitude, Emin acknowledged the medical care she received in Thailand, describing it as instrumental in her recovery. Spending several days in a high-quality hospital and convalescing in a luxury hotel on the Thai island of Phuket, she credited these facilities for her current recuperation.

“My small intestine nearly exploded. Luckily for me I was in&nbsp;Thailand&nbsp;on my way back from Australia, so I spent a few days in a very good hospital and now recovering in luxury,” she wrote, thanking a hospital and luxury hotel on the Thai island of Phuket.

Tracey Emin also said&nbsp;that she is now adhering to a special diet as part of her recovery process. Once she regains her health, she plans to resume travel.

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As a leading figure in the Young British Artists movement, Emin gained acclaim for her bold and sexually provocative artworks, coupled with her candid public persona. Her installation "My Bed," unveiled in 1998, stirred controversy in Britain with its unmade bed surrounded by personal debris, including vodka bottles, cigarette packets, and condoms.

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Renowned British artist Tracey Emin, celebrated for her provocative works, is currently recovering in Thailand after facing life-threatening complications arising from an operation.

Renowned British artist Tracey Emin, celebrated for her provocative works, is currently recovering in Thailand after facing life-threatening complications arising from an operation. Emin, one of Britain's most prominent living artists, has previously confronted battles with cancer and undergone significant surgeries. The 60-year-old shared on Instagram her recent health challenges, revealing that her small intestine was on the verge of exploding due to complications related to an infection and scar tissue. Emin had recently been in Australia as part of the National Gallery of Victoria's Triennial and was en route to the UK via Thailand when she fell seriously ill. Although, stressing that her condition was not cancer-related, she attributed the severity of the complications to the combination of infection, scar tissue, and the stress of flying. Also read | US: Fully intact fly found in man's intestine during routine screening, leaves him stumped Gratitude for Thai medical care Expressing gratitude, Emin acknowledged the medical care she received in Thailand, describing it as instrumental in her recovery. Spending several days in a high-quality hospital and convalescing in a luxury hotel on the Thai island of Phuket, she credited these facilities for her current recuperation. “My small intestine nearly exploded. Luckily for me I was in Thailand on my way back from Australia, so I spent a few days in a very good hospital and now recovering in luxury,” she wrote, thanking a hospital and luxury hotel on the Thai island of Phuket. Tracey Emin also said that she is now adhering to a special diet as part of her recovery process. Once she regains her health, she plans to resume travel. Also watch | UK PM Sunak argued let virus 'rip a bit' new Covid Inquiry diary extract claims As a leading figure in the Young British Artists movement, Emin gained acclaim for her bold and sexually provocative artworks, coupled with her candid public persona. Her installation "My Bed," unveiled in 1998, stirred controversy in Britain with its unmade bed surrounded by personal debris, including vodka bottles, cigarette packets, and condoms. (With inputs from agencies)

British art icon Tracey Emin recovers in Thailand after her ‘intestine nearly exploded’

Researchers in Hong Kong have claimed to be the first in the world to use a treatment that has proven to be effective in treating liver cancer. The newly developed 'reduce and remove' treatment has been able to prolong the life of a late stage liver cancer.

Hong Kong develops new 'Reduce & Remove' liver cancer treatment

A team of reserachers at the University of Hong Kong has claimed they have devised a novel, first-in-the-world treatment that prolongs the life of a late-stage liver cancer patient.

A team of reserachers at the University of Hong Kong has claimed they have devised a novel, first-in-the-world treatment that prolongs the life of a late-stage liver cancer patient. The researchers said the new treatment reduces the tumour to a state suitable for a transplant. The 'miracle' treatment uses a combination of stereotactic body radiation therapy – a targeted tumour treatment – and immunotherapy to mitigate the tumour by reverting it back to stage one. Professor Albert Chan Chi-yan, the co-lead of the research team at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine said his colleagues had cured a 65-year-old patient of stage-four liver cancer by first shrinking the tumour using a “reduce and remove” treatment they had developed. “There is actually no other effective treatment to shrink any stage-four cancer to stage one at the moment. The recovery of the patient is encouraging," said Albert. "The team is honoured to provide new hope and possibilities for the treatment of liver cancer," he added. Notably, the patient named Wong Lok-wing was given only about six months to live in November last year. He had a tumour that measured 18.2 centimetres in diameter and had spread across to his main portal vein which transports blood to the liver. Against all hope, the researchers used their "reduce and remove" treatment as a last-ditch effort which brought the desired results. After the cancerous tumour's size was reduced, Wong, during a 12-hour operation in August this year, received a portion of liver provided by his son, Nathan. Since then, Wong has remained cancer-free. Also read | Liver diseases in the modern world: Challenges and solutions Albert said his team was further developing their treatment by exploring additional immunotherapy. He added that the team hopes of raising the rate of patient response to the treatment to 80 per cent, up from 50 to 60 per cent. “We have confidence that we can continue this treatment, and our future direction is how we can enhance the efficacy of this regime so that more patients can benefit,” Chan said. Watch | Big medical breakthrough as pig-to-human kidney transplant succeeds for a month × What causes liver cancer? Although the exact cause of liver cancer remains unknown, it is often associated with a condition called cirrhosis in which the organ is scarred or damaged. The primary causes of liver damage are excess alcohol consumption and having a long-term hepatitis B or hepatitis C viral infection. Lifestyle factors play a crucial role in the rise of liver diseases. Urbanisation, changing dietary patterns, and sedentary behaviours contribute to the escalating rates of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. (With inputs from agencies)

'Miracle' treatment that reduces late-stage liver cancer developed, claim Hong Kong researchers

A Canadian news anchor recently gained attention online for her epic response to a body-shamer who asked if she was pregnant and criticised her appearance.&nbsp;

The 59-year-old, Leslie Horton, a traffic reporter with Canadian news outlet Global News was in the midst of giving her usual traffic report in late November when she paused to address an email from a viewer who criticised&nbsp;her appearance on live television.

<h2>Horton slams online troll</h2>

“I’m just going to respond to an email that I just got saying: ‘Congratulations on your pregnancy,’” Horton said on-air. “If you’re gonna wear old bus driver pants then you have to expect emails like this,” the email also said as per the news anchor.&nbsp;

Responding to the email, she said, “So, thanks for that. Um, no, I’m not pregnant. I actually lost my uterus to cancer last year. And um, this is what women of my age look like.”&nbsp;

“So if it is offensive to you, that is unfortunate,” Horton added. “Think about the emails you send,” she concluded.&nbsp;

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The clip of Horton’s response was posted by her network, on X and has since garnered 3.5 million views. The Canadian journalist is also being praised for publicly calling out the body-shaming remarks.&nbsp;

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“This is how you stand up to BS misogynistic comments,” said one user on X. While another user compared the comments to that of a child. “Ah yes. Grade 5. When we made fun of what others wear and lacked the judgement to know better.”&nbsp;

However, some others also the media outlet for calling Horton’s response “emotional”.&nbsp;

“Leslie, I'm glad you called this person out. To be clear, you, a powerful intelligent professional, look amazing. Now to Global, here is my "emotional" response to your assessment of Leslie's reply. If she were a man, would you call him "emotional"? You owe her an apology,” said one user.&nbsp;

<h2>‘I was hurt and angry’</h2>

In an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America, on Wednesday (Dec 6) the Canadian journalist spoke about how she would typically “ignore” or “dismiss” any negative remarks but this particular one hit close to home. &nbsp;

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She also said “It is a man” who has been sending “nasty emails for about four years now…it’s been a pretty constant stream of emails…And when I got that email during our show, last Wednesday morning, I had a visceral response to it. And I was hurt, angry.”&nbsp;

“The aim of the email was to hurt and humiliate. And shame me,” she told GMA. In 2021, Horton was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and lost her uterus during the journey.&nbsp;

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A Canadian news anchor recently gained attention online for her epic response to a body-shamer who asked if she was pregnant and criticised her appearance. The 59-year-old, Leslie Horton, a traffic reporter with Canadian news outlet Global News was in the midst of giving her usual traffic report in late November when she paused to address an email from a viewer who criticised her appearance on live television.

A Canadian news anchor recently gained attention online for her epic response to a body-shamer who asked if she was pregnant and criticised her appearance. The 59-year-old, Leslie Horton, a traffic reporter with Canadian news outlet Global News was in the midst of giving her usual traffic report in late November when she paused to address an email from a viewer who criticised her appearance on live television. Horton slams online troll “I’m just going to respond to an email that I just got saying: ‘Congratulations on your pregnancy,’” Horton said on-air. “If you’re gonna wear old bus driver pants then you have to expect emails like this,” the email also said as per the news anchor. Responding to the email, she said, “So, thanks for that. Um, no, I’m not pregnant. I actually lost my uterus to cancer last year. And um, this is what women of my age look like.” “So if it is offensive to you, that is unfortunate,” Horton added. “Think about the emails you send,” she concluded. Global News Calgary traffic reporter @global_leslie responds to an email criticising her choice of clothes. #yyc pic.twitter.com/r9Od0hKbn0 — Global Calgary (@GlobalCalgary) December 5, 2023 × The clip of Horton’s response was posted by her network, on X and has since garnered 3.5 million views. The Canadian journalist is also being praised for publicly calling out the body-shaming remarks. ALSO READ | Halley’s Comet is gearing up for a return journey towards us. The wait is quite long though “This is how you stand up to BS misogynistic comments,” said one user on X. While another user compared the comments to that of a child. “Ah yes. Grade 5. When we made fun of what others wear and lacked the judgement to know better.” However, some others also the media outlet for calling Horton’s response “emotional”. “Leslie, I'm glad you called this person out. To be clear, you, a powerful intelligent professional, look amazing. Now to Global, here is my "emotional" response to your assessment of Leslie's reply. If she were a man, would you call him "emotional"? You owe her an apology,” said one user. ‘I was hurt and angry’ In an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America, on Wednesday (Dec 6) the Canadian journalist spoke about how she would typically “ignore” or “dismiss” any negative remarks but this particular one hit close to home. ALSO READ | ‘Walk in her shoes’: Ohio woman who hurled Chipotle bowl at worker handed unusual sentence She also said “It is a man” who has been sending “nasty emails for about four years now…it’s been a pretty constant stream of emails…And when I got that email during our show, last Wednesday morning, I had a visceral response to it. And I was hurt, angry.” “The aim of the email was to hurt and humiliate. And shame me,” she told GMA. In 2021, Horton was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and lost her uterus during the journey. (With inputs from agencies)

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About one in every three deaths that take place from&nbsp;nonmelanoma skin cancer is reportedly caused by working outdoors under the sun, the World Health Organization has cautioned in a joint report along with the International Labour Organization (ILO).&nbsp;

As per the report, nonmelanoma skin cancer "refers to a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. The two main subtypes of this cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma."&nbsp;

The shocking research report was released on Wednesday (Nov 8), laying out data that shows how critical the challenge really is.&nbsp;As per the report, in 2019, an estimated 28 per cent of the global working-age population was exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation while working outdoors.

It included an unimaginably large chuck of the global population - nearly 1.6 billion individuals aged 15 or older.&nbsp;

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Making matters worse, the report also suggests that nearly 19,000 people from 183 countries succumbed to nonmelanoma skin cancer in 2019. More than half of these fatalities, about 65 per cent, were males.&nbsp;

<h2>Pressing need to prevent deaths&nbsp;</h2>

While the key point of unprotected exposure while working outdoors was highlighted in the report, it also called on governments and&nbsp;employers to take steps to address the pressing need for&nbsp;measures to prevent these deaths.&nbsp;

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “Unprotected exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation at work is a major cause of occupational skin cancer. But there are effective solutions to protect workers from the sun's harmful rays and prevent their deadly effects."

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Moreover, ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo pointed out that the deaths can be largely prevented if proper and cost-effective methods are implemented.&nbsp;

“It is urgent that governments, employers, and workers work together to reduce the occupational risk of UV exposure. This can save thousands of lives every year,” he said.&nbsp;

What is even more grim to know is that this exposure has now been identified as the third-highest work-related risk factor for cancer deaths globally. Between 2000 and 2019, deaths attributed to skin cancer from workplace sun exposure swelled. It jumped by 88 per cent, from 10,088 deaths in 2000 to 18,960 deaths in 2019, as per the report.&nbsp;

<h2>What measures are proposed?&nbsp;</h2>

The WHO and ILO, with the help of their joint report, are&nbsp;advocating for robust action to protect workers from the hazards of sunlight exposure while they work outdoors.&nbsp;

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Key policy recommendations include "providing shade, adjusting working hours away from the solar noon period, education and training, and equipping workers with sunscreen and personal protective clothing."&nbsp;An additional caution, as per the report, must be taken when the ultraviolet index&nbsp;reaches level three or higher. The index is&nbsp;a measurement of sun-damaging&nbsp;ultraviolet radiation.&nbsp;

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About one in every three deaths that take place from nonmelanoma skin cancer is reportedly caused by working outdoors under the sun, the World Health Organization has cautioned in a joint report along with the International Labour Organization (ILO).

About one in every three deaths that take place from nonmelanoma skin cancer is reportedly caused by working outdoors under the sun, the World Health Organization has cautioned in a joint report along with the International Labour Organization (ILO). As per the report, nonmelanoma skin cancer "refers to a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. The two main subtypes of this cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma." The shocking research report was released on Wednesday (Nov 8), laying out data that shows how critical the challenge really is. As per the report, in 2019, an estimated 28 per cent of the global working-age population was exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation while working outdoors. It included an unimaginably large chuck of the global population - nearly 1.6 billion individuals aged 15 or older. Also Read | Daily strawberry consumption linked with memory retention, reduced dementia risk Making matters worse, the report also suggests that nearly 19,000 people from 183 countries succumbed to nonmelanoma skin cancer in 2019. More than half of these fatalities, about 65 per cent, were males. Pressing need to prevent deaths While the key point of unprotected exposure while working outdoors was highlighted in the report, it also called on governments and employers to take steps to address the pressing need for measures to prevent these deaths. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “Unprotected exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation at work is a major cause of occupational skin cancer. But there are effective solutions to protect workers from the sun's harmful rays and prevent their deadly effects." Also Read | What is fried rice syndrome? Here's why it has been trending on social media Moreover, ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo pointed out that the deaths can be largely prevented if proper and cost-effective methods are implemented. “It is urgent that governments, employers, and workers work together to reduce the occupational risk of UV exposure. This can save thousands of lives every year,” he said. What is even more grim to know is that this exposure has now been identified as the third-highest work-related risk factor for cancer deaths globally. Between 2000 and 2019, deaths attributed to skin cancer from workplace sun exposure swelled. It jumped by 88 per cent, from 10,088 deaths in 2000 to 18,960 deaths in 2019, as per the report. What measures are proposed? The WHO and ILO, with the help of their joint report, are advocating for robust action to protect workers from the hazards of sunlight exposure while they work outdoors. Watch | Highest individual tax rates × Key policy recommendations include "providing shade, adjusting working hours away from the solar noon period, education and training, and equipping workers with sunscreen and personal protective clothing." An additional caution, as per the report, must be taken when the ultraviolet index reaches level three or higher. The index is a measurement of sun-damaging ultraviolet radiation. (With inputs from agencies)

1 in every 3 deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancer linked to working outdoors under sun, WHO calls for action

Sheila Bush was lounging in the recliner at her St. Louis-area home last winter when an ad from a law firm flashed up on her television screen, urging viewers to call a toll-free number if they or anyone they knew had used hair relaxers and been diagnosed with uterine cancer.

The fourth time she saw the ad, Bush picked up the phone, she said.

The television advertisements Bush viewed were part of a nationwide effort by plaintiffs’ law firms to sign up Black women to file lawsuits alleging at least a dozen cosmetic companies, including L’Oreal and Revlon, sold hair relaxers containing chemicals that increased the risk of developing uterine cancer – and failed to warn customers.

The recruitment campaign launched last October, days after a US&nbsp;National Institutes of Health (NIH) study found an association, though not a causal link, between frequent use of chemical hair relaxers and uterine cancer.

Some of the ads show Black women applying hair products before cutting to a summary of the NIH study’s findings.

L’Oreal and Revlon told Reuters their products are subject to rigorous safety reviews and that they do not believe current science supports the allegations in the lawsuits. The other companies declined to comment or didn't respond to requests. L’Oreal and Revlon declined Reuters’ requests to interview their lawyers.

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So far, about 6,000 cases have been filed– more than 5,700 of them since mid-August, according to the US&nbsp;Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. But the cases face hurdles: The NIH study showed only correlation, not causation. Plaintiffs are suing multiple companies, but many women lack receipts and may struggle to provide evidence that they used specific products.

The success of the legal claims will hinge on demonstrating the companies were negligent and failed to warn customers about allegedly toxic products. Marketing hair relaxers to Black women isn’t in and of itself illegal.

Ben Crump, who represented the family of George Floyd, the Black man murdered by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020, and another lawyer, Diandra “Fu” Debrosse Zimmerman, filed the first hair relaxer lawsuit on behalf of a Missouri woman, Jenny Mitchell, in October last year. Crump has sought to cast the cases as “essentially civil rights issues.”

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For Black women, “it’s projected on them that they have to live up to some kind of European standard of beauty,” Crump, who represents plaintiffs in high-profile racial discrimination cases and is a regular on cable news, said in an interview.

A master complaint filed in a proceeding consolidating the lawsuits alleges the companies took advantage of “centuries of racial discrimination and cultural coercion which emphasized—both socially and professionally—the necessity of maintaining straight hair.”

A cosmetologist who worked in salons frequented by white customers, Bush, 69, said she had used hair relaxers every six weeks for most of her life. She was diagnosed with uterine cancer when she was in her late 50s.

In August, she joined the litigation, consolidated in a Chicago federal court as part of a multidistrict litigation proceeding (MDL), a procedure designed to more efficiently manage lawsuits filed in multiple jurisdictions.

She hopes her lawsuit can help establish whether hair relaxers cause cancer. “I want to know for sure,” she said.

Uterine cancer is the most common form of reproductive system cancer and rising in the US, especially among Black women, according to the NIH.

The NIH study of 34,000 women found that those who reported using hair straightening products more than four times in the previous year were more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer as those who did not. Black women have used the products more frequently than others, the study found.

Hair relaxers have been found to include phthalates, parabens, cyclosiloxanes and metals, and may release formaldehyde when heated, Alexandra White, head of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences’ Environment and Cancer Epidemiology group and lead author of the October study, said in a statement. She declined multiple interview requests through a spokesperson.

Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and has been linked to nasopharyngeal cancer and leukemia, according to the World Health Organization. The NIH study said phthalates and the other chemicals are suspected endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with the body’s hormones and are suspected of contributing to cancer risk.

L’Oreal and Revlon noted that the NIH study did not draw definitive conclusions about a causal link between hair relaxers and uterine cancer and that its authors said more research is warranted. “We do not believe the science supports a link between chemical hair straighteners or relaxers and cancer,” Revlon said.

The companies named in the litigation asked the presiding judge in July to dismiss the lawsuits, noting that the study was the first to raise a possible association between hair straightening products and uterine cancer, undermining plaintiffs’ argument that the companies knew or should have known of any risks related to the products.

The companies also noted that the NIH study consisted of sisters of women previously diagnosed with breast cancer “who therefore may have a genetic predisposition.” Lead author White said in a statement that there is currently no strong evidence linking family history of breast cancer to increased risk of uterine cancer.

The plaintiffs “rely entirely on vague allegations that the products, generally, contain ‘toxic chemicals,’” the companies’ defense lawyers at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind &amp; Garrison, Arnold &amp; Porter Kaye Scholer and other firms said in a court filing.

The brands named in the lawsuit are intended for use at home and include L’Oreal’s SoftSheen Carson’s Dark &amp; Lovely, Revlon, Dabur’s Namaste ORS Olive Oil, Godrej’s Strength of Nature’s Just for Me, and Sally Beauty Holdings’ Silk Elements.

In an August court filing, all the companies said that plaintiffs in many instances failed to identify specific products they used or how individual products harmed them.

Should plaintiffs survive the companies’ request to dismiss the cases, they will still likely face a request from defendants for the judge to grant them summary judgment, or a ruling in their favor without the cases going to trial.

And if the cases do go forward, the companies’ lawyers could attempt to exclude experts or evidence plaintiffs’ lawyers intend to introduce at trial.

Future trials testing both sides’ cases would determine whether the companies face any liability and how much they must pay in a settlement, should one occur.

“These cases are no guarantee of success,” said Rene Rocha, a Morgan &amp; Morgan lawyer representing hair relaxer plaintiffs, adding he believes the cases will survive the companies’ initial legal challenges “because the science is clear.”

At this stage, plaintiffs can advance their case without proving the products caused cancer, said Jennifer Hoekstra, a lawyer representing Bush. The study from a reputable government institution such as the NIH is likely enough to get cases before a jury, she said.

Framing the litigation as a civil rights issue could resonate with jurors beyond arguments over complex product liability claims, said Adam Zimmerman, a professor at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law who studies mass tort litigation.

“Mass torts don’t happen in a vacuum,” Zimmerman said.

L’Oreal said that it is committed to offering the best products “for all skin and hair types, all genders, all identities, all cultures, all ages” and that its hair relaxers have a “rich heritage and history” originating with Black inventors and entrepreneurs.

Since November last year, plaintiffs’ lawyers have spent about $8 million airing more than 40,000 television ads across the US, with much of it concentrated in Baltimore, Houston and Washington DC, according to an analysis of marketing data compiled for Reuters by X Ante, a firm that tracks mass tort advertising for large companies, law firms and investment analysts.

Reuters spoke with six legal experts uninvolved in the litigation who expect the number of hair relaxer lawsuits to grow. The judge overseeing the litigation over the summer approved a so-called short-form complaint that makes it relatively easy for plaintiffs to file lawsuits.

Lawyers seeking hair relaxer plaintiffs have posted on social-media platforms and attended community events. In June, Tiseme Zegeye, a partner at Lieff Cabraser, a large plaintiffs’ law firm, visited a Southern California health expo where she stood at a booth with a sign reading, “Black Health is a Human Right,” according to the firm’s website.

In 2019, law firms seeking to sue manufacturer 3M over allegedly defective military earplugs spent $18 million on television advertising, according to X Ante. 3M, which denied the allegations, faced more than 250,000 legal actions before reaching a settlement.

When Ariana Hester, an event manager in San Diego, decided to stop using hair relaxers in her 20s, her mother Patrice warned that wearing natural hair would attract unwanted attention.

“She never wanted us to do anything to make us stand out or be a target,” said Ariana, now 35.

Photos show Patrice wore a pageboy cut when she worked as a journalist in Baltimore in the 1970s, and a shoulder-length bob in the early 2000s when she embarked on a career as a realtor in San Diego. She continued to straighten her hair after she was diagnosed with uterine cancer in late 2021, although her three daughters begged her to stop applying the chemicals while she was fighting cancer, they said.

When Patrice died last November, her hair was freshly relaxed, Ariana said. She was 68 years old.

The Hester sisters have spoken to a law firm and said they intend to join the litigation against the companies that made the hair relaxers their mother applied including Godrej’s African Pride and Dabur International’s ORS, boxes of which still sit in the bathroom of the home she shared with Ariana and another daughter, Nakisha.

Sheila Bush was lounging in the recliner at her St. Louis-area home last winter when an ad from a law firm flashed up on her television screen, urging viewers to call a toll-free number if they or anyone they knew had used hair relaxers and been diagnosed with uterine cancer.

Sheila Bush was lounging in the recliner at her St. Louis-area home last winter when an ad from a law firm flashed up on her television screen, urging viewers to call a toll-free number if they or anyone they knew had used hair relaxers and been diagnosed with uterine cancer. The fourth time she saw the ad, Bush picked up the phone, she said. The television advertisements Bush viewed were part of a nationwide effort by plaintiffs’ law firms to sign up Black women to file lawsuits alleging at least a dozen cosmetic companies, including L’Oreal and Revlon, sold hair relaxers containing chemicals that increased the risk of developing uterine cancer – and failed to warn customers. The recruitment campaign launched last October, days after a US National Institutes of Health (NIH) study found an association, though not a causal link, between frequent use of chemical hair relaxers and uterine cancer. Some of the ads show Black women applying hair products before cutting to a summary of the NIH study’s findings. L’Oreal and Revlon told Reuters their products are subject to rigorous safety reviews and that they do not believe current science supports the allegations in the lawsuits. The other companies declined to comment or didn't respond to requests. L’Oreal and Revlon declined Reuters’ requests to interview their lawyers. Also read | Moderate consumption of tea, coffee linked to decreased risks of cognitive disorders: Study So far, about 6,000 cases have been filed– more than 5,700 of them since mid-August, according to the US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. But the cases face hurdles: The NIH study showed only correlation, not causation. Plaintiffs are suing multiple companies, but many women lack receipts and may struggle to provide evidence that they used specific products. The success of the legal claims will hinge on demonstrating the companies were negligent and failed to warn customers about allegedly toxic products. Marketing hair relaxers to Black women isn’t in and of itself illegal. Ben Crump, who represented the family of George Floyd, the Black man murdered by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020, and another lawyer, Diandra “Fu” Debrosse Zimmerman, filed the first hair relaxer lawsuit on behalf of a Missouri woman, Jenny Mitchell, in October last year. Crump has sought to cast the cases as “essentially civil rights issues.” Also read | Ageing doesn’t hinder our ability to use hands and fingers with precision: Study For Black women, “it’s projected on them that they have to live up to some kind of European standard of beauty,” Crump, who represents plaintiffs in high-profile racial discrimination cases and is a regular on cable news, said in an interview. A master complaint filed in a proceeding consolidating the lawsuits alleges the companies took advantage of “centuries of racial discrimination and cultural coercion which emphasized—both socially and professionally—the necessity of maintaining straight hair.” A cosmetologist who worked in salons frequented by white customers, Bush, 69, said she had used hair relaxers every six weeks for most of her life. She was diagnosed with uterine cancer when she was in her late 50s. In August, she joined the litigation, consolidated in a Chicago federal court as part of a multidistrict litigation proceeding (MDL), a procedure designed to more efficiently manage lawsuits filed in multiple jurisdictions. She hopes her lawsuit can help establish whether hair relaxers cause cancer. “I want to know for sure,” she said. Uterine cancer is the most common form of reproductive system cancer and rising in the US, especially among Black women, according to the NIH. The NIH study of 34,000 women found that those who reported using hair straightening products more than four times in the previous year were more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer as those who did not. Black women have used the products more frequently than others, the study found. Hair relaxers have been found to include phthalates, parabens, cyclosiloxanes and metals, and may release formaldehyde when heated, Alexandra White, head of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences’ Environment and Cancer Epidemiology group and lead author of the October study, said in a statement. She declined multiple interview requests through a spokesperson. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and has been linked to nasopharyngeal cancer and leukemia, according to the World Health Organization. The NIH study said phthalates and the other chemicals are suspected endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with the body’s hormones and are suspected of contributing to cancer risk. L’Oreal and Revlon noted that the NIH study did not draw definitive conclusions about a causal link between hair relaxers and uterine cancer and that its authors said more research is warranted. “We do not believe the science supports a link between chemical hair straighteners or relaxers and cancer,” Revlon said. The companies named in the litigation asked the presiding judge in July to dismiss the lawsuits, noting that the study was the first to raise a possible association between hair straightening products and uterine cancer, undermining plaintiffs’ argument that the companies knew or should have known of any risks related to the products. The companies also noted that the NIH study consisted of sisters of women previously diagnosed with breast cancer “who therefore may have a genetic predisposition.” Lead author White said in a statement that there is currently no strong evidence linking family history of breast cancer to increased risk of uterine cancer. The plaintiffs “rely entirely on vague allegations that the products, generally, contain ‘toxic chemicals,’” the companies’ defense lawyers at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind & Garrison, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer and other firms said in a court filing. The brands named in the lawsuit are intended for use at home and include L’Oreal’s SoftSheen Carson’s Dark & Lovely, Revlon, Dabur’s Namaste ORS Olive Oil, Godrej’s Strength of Nature’s Just for Me, and Sally Beauty Holdings’ Silk Elements. In an August court filing, all the companies said that plaintiffs in many instances failed to identify specific products they used or how individual products harmed them. Should plaintiffs survive the companies’ request to dismiss the cases, they will still likely face a request from defendants for the judge to grant them summary judgment, or a ruling in their favor without the cases going to trial. And if the cases do go forward, the companies’ lawyers could attempt to exclude experts or evidence plaintiffs’ lawyers intend to introduce at trial. Future trials testing both sides’ cases would determine whether the companies face any liability and how much they must pay in a settlement, should one occur. “These cases are no guarantee of success,” said Rene Rocha, a Morgan & Morgan lawyer representing hair relaxer plaintiffs, adding he believes the cases will survive the companies’ initial legal challenges “because the science is clear.” At this stage, plaintiffs can advance their case without proving the products caused cancer, said Jennifer Hoekstra, a lawyer representing Bush. The study from a reputable government institution such as the NIH is likely enough to get cases before a jury, she said. Framing the litigation as a civil rights issue could resonate with jurors beyond arguments over complex product liability claims, said Adam Zimmerman, a professor at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law who studies mass tort litigation. “Mass torts don’t happen in a vacuum,” Zimmerman said. L’Oreal said that it is committed to offering the best products “for all skin and hair types, all genders, all identities, all cultures, all ages” and that its hair relaxers have a “rich heritage and history” originating with Black inventors and entrepreneurs. Since November last year, plaintiffs’ lawyers have spent about $8 million airing more than 40,000 television ads across the US, with much of it concentrated in Baltimore, Houston and Washington DC, according to an analysis of marketing data compiled for Reuters by X Ante, a firm that tracks mass tort advertising for large companies, law firms and investment analysts. Reuters spoke with six legal experts uninvolved in the litigation who expect the number of hair relaxer lawsuits to grow. The judge overseeing the litigation over the summer approved a so-called short-form complaint that makes it relatively easy for plaintiffs to file lawsuits. Lawyers seeking hair relaxer plaintiffs have posted on social-media platforms and attended community events. In June, Tiseme Zegeye, a partner at Lieff Cabraser, a large plaintiffs’ law firm, visited a Southern California health expo where she stood at a booth with a sign reading, “Black Health is a Human Right,” according to the firm’s website. In 2019, law firms seeking to sue manufacturer 3M over allegedly defective military earplugs spent $18 million on television advertising, according to X Ante. 3M, which denied the allegations, faced more than 250,000 legal actions before reaching a settlement. When Ariana Hester, an event manager in San Diego, decided to stop using hair relaxers in her 20s, her mother Patrice warned that wearing natural hair would attract unwanted attention. “She never wanted us to do anything to make us stand out or be a target,” said Ariana, now 35. Photos show Patrice wore a pageboy cut when she worked as a journalist in Baltimore in the 1970s, and a shoulder-length bob in the early 2000s when she embarked on a career as a realtor in San Diego. She continued to straighten her hair after she was diagnosed with uterine cancer in late 2021, although her three daughters begged her to stop applying the chemicals while she was fighting cancer, they said. When Patrice died last November, her hair was freshly relaxed, Ariana said. She was 68 years old. The Hester sisters have spoken to a law firm and said they intend to join the litigation against the companies that made the hair relaxers their mother applied including Godrej’s African Pride and Dabur International’s ORS, boxes of which still sit in the bathroom of the home she shared with Ariana and another daughter, Nakisha.

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A woman in China has alleged that a sham "tumour research institute" had duped her mother and her into paying over 200,000 yuan ($27,000) for treatments that involved bloodletting and even the application of cement to the skin. 
 
The woman, surnamed Wang, learned that her mother was suffering from late-stage cancer towards the end of 2021. In a weak moment, the duo decided to give traditional medicine a shot, and that's when they approached a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in Wuhan, situated in central China's Hubei province.

The practitioner surnamed Yu&nbsp;claimed he had specialised knowledge of cancer treatment, according to the South China Morning Post.

He convinced the mother-daughter duo with seemingly credible patent documents and awards he had received for his treatments in the past.

Wang's mother's first round of treatment started with her purchasing a batch of liquid medication for 20,000 yuan ($2,752), which Yu assured her was a simple oral remedy.

Wang and her mother made several trips to the clinic over the following year, spending huge amounts on travel from their already dwindling resources.

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<h2>And the bizarre treatment began.</h2>

The in-person treatment started with the practitioner subjecting Wang's mother to injections to make her lose blood from her body.

Next came the most baffling of all approaches. He advised Wang's mother to apply a mixture of cement and lime to the skin under her armpits, claiming it would dissolve the cancerous cells in the area.

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Her skin began festering after two months of the bizarre treatment.

In April 2023, when the mother's condition worsened, local doctors told them that the cancer had started to spread to other organs of the body.

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The practitioner later confessed that neither he nor his institute possessed any medical qualifications. "I am not practicing medicine. I just sold them health-enhancing products. My method of bloodletting is aimed at promoting good health; it is not acupuncture," Yu admitted to the South China Morning Post.

Furthermore, he said that the certificates and documents presented to Wang and her mother were all fabricated.

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A woman in China has alleged that a sham "tumour research institute" had duped her mother and her into paying over 200,000 yuan ($27,000) for treatments that involved bloodletting and even the application of cement to the skin.

A woman in China has alleged that a sham "tumour research institute" had duped her mother and her into paying over 200,000 yuan ($27,000) for treatments that involved bloodletting and even the application of cement to the skin. The woman, surnamed Wang, learned that her mother was suffering from late-stage cancer towards the end of 2021. In a weak moment, the duo decided to give traditional medicine a shot, and that's when they approached a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in Wuhan, situated in central China's Hubei province. The practitioner surnamed Yu claimed he had specialised knowledge of cancer treatment, according to the South China Morning Post. He convinced the mother-daughter duo with seemingly credible patent documents and awards he had received for his treatments in the past. Wang's mother's first round of treatment started with her purchasing a batch of liquid medication for 20,000 yuan ($2,752), which Yu assured her was a simple oral remedy. Wang and her mother made several trips to the clinic over the following year, spending huge amounts on travel from their already dwindling resources. Also read | China: Sizeable hole spotted in parachute used by astronauts landing from Tiangong space station. Watch And the bizarre treatment began. The in-person treatment started with the practitioner subjecting Wang's mother to injections to make her lose blood from her body. Next came the most baffling of all approaches. He advised Wang's mother to apply a mixture of cement and lime to the skin under her armpits, claiming it would dissolve the cancerous cells in the area. Also watch | Why China's young are are not having more babies Her skin began festering after two months of the bizarre treatment. In April 2023, when the mother's condition worsened, local doctors told them that the cancer had started to spread to other organs of the body. Despite that, the practitioner stayed adamant on his line of treatment, convincing Wang and her mother to continue the treatment. The mother succumbed to cancer two months later. The practitioner later confessed that neither he nor his institute possessed any medical qualifications. "I am not practicing medicine. I just sold them health-enhancing products. My method of bloodletting is aimed at promoting good health; it is not acupuncture," Yu admitted to the South China Morning Post. Furthermore, he said that the certificates and documents presented to Wang and her mother were all fabricated. (with input from agencies)

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Author and activist Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of South Africa’s first democratically elected president and civil rights leader Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of 43 following a long battle with cancer. Her death was announced in a statement by the family spokesperson Zwelabo Mandela as well as by the Nelson Mandela Foundation&nbsp;on Tuesday (Sep 26).&nbsp;

Zoleka Mandela died on Monday (Sep 25) evening “surrounded by friends and family” after she “was admitted to the hospital for her ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer to the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord,” read the statement attributed to family spokesperson Zwelabo on Instagram.&nbsp;

It added, “Our sincerest gratitude to the medical team that took care of her.”

Zoleka, in recent years, became well-known for sharing her fight against cancer with her nearly 600,000 followers on Instagram.

She also spoke candidly about her history of drug addiction and struggles with depression.&nbsp;

A statement by the Nelson Mandela Foundation called her work inspirational.&nbsp;

“The Nelson Mandela Foundation extends its heartfelt condolences to the Mandela family on the passing of Zoleka Mandela, tragically last night,” said the organisation on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

“Her work in raising awareness about cancer prevention and her unwavering commitment to breaking down the stigma surrounding the disease will continue to inspire us all,” it added.&nbsp;

“We mourn the loss of a beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba and a friend of the Foundation.”&nbsp;

<h2>About Zoleka Mandela</h2>

Born on 9 April, 1980, Zoleka Mandela was an outspoken writer and activist for healthcare and justice.

She also campaigned for road safety after losing her 13-year-old daughter in a car accident in 2010 near the South African capital Johannesburg.&nbsp;

A few years later she lost a son who was born prematurely.&nbsp;

In 2013, she documented her story in her autobiography When Hope Whispers.&nbsp;

In an interview with BBC in 2016, she said she regretted that her activism did not begin until after her grandfather’s death.&nbsp;

Zoleka was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32 and reportedly underwent treatment including a double mastectomy, but the cancer returned in 2016.&nbsp;

It was around that time that she began documenting her journey with the disease on social media spreading awareness and encouraging others to get checked.&nbsp;

Last year, she confirmed that she had cancer in her liver and lungs and said that it had spread to other organs.&nbsp;

Zoleka was the daughter of MJ Seakamela and Zindzi Mandela and the grandchild of Nelson Mandela and his second wife, Winnie Mandela. She was only 10 when her grandfather had been released from prison after 27 years in detention.&nbsp;

Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist who went on to serve as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, passed away at the age of 95, in 2013.&nbsp;

 
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Author and activist Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of South Africa’s first democratically elected president and civil rights leader Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of 43 following a long battle with cancer.

Author and activist Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of South Africa’s first democratically elected president and civil rights leader Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of 43 following a long battle with cancer. Her death was announced in a statement by the family spokesperson Zwelabo Mandela as well as by the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Tuesday (Sep 26). Zoleka Mandela died on Monday (Sep 25) evening “surrounded by friends and family” after she “was admitted to the hospital for her ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer to the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord,” read the statement attributed to family spokesperson Zwelabo on Instagram. It added, “Our sincerest gratitude to the medical team that took care of her.” Zoleka, in recent years, became well-known for sharing her fight against cancer with her nearly 600,000 followers on Instagram. She also spoke candidly about her history of drug addiction and struggles with depression. A statement by the Nelson Mandela Foundation called her work inspirational. “The Nelson Mandela Foundation extends its heartfelt condolences to the Mandela family on the passing of Zoleka Mandela, tragically last night,” said the organisation on Tuesday morning. “Her work in raising awareness about cancer prevention and her unwavering commitment to breaking down the stigma surrounding the disease will continue to inspire us all,” it added. “We mourn the loss of a beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba and a friend of the Foundation.” About Zoleka Mandela Born on 9 April, 1980, Zoleka Mandela was an outspoken writer and activist for healthcare and justice. She also campaigned for road safety after losing her 13-year-old daughter in a car accident in 2010 near the South African capital Johannesburg. A few years later she lost a son who was born prematurely. In 2013, she documented her story in her autobiography When Hope Whispers. In an interview with BBC in 2016, she said she regretted that her activism did not begin until after her grandfather’s death. Zoleka was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32 and reportedly underwent treatment including a double mastectomy, but the cancer returned in 2016. It was around that time that she began documenting her journey with the disease on social media spreading awareness and encouraging others to get checked. Last year, she confirmed that she had cancer in her liver and lungs and said that it had spread to other organs. Zoleka was the daughter of MJ Seakamela and Zindzi Mandela and the grandchild of Nelson Mandela and his second wife, Winnie Mandela. She was only 10 when her grandfather had been released from prison after 27 years in detention. Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist who went on to serve as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, passed away at the age of 95, in 2013. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies at 43 after long battle with cancer

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