
Cancer pill news: Tumour killer AOH1996 hailed as 'holy grail'
Aug 4, 2023 · Experiments showed that the investigational pill made cancer cells more susceptible to chemical agents that cause DNA or chromosome damage, hinting that …
How a pill used by millions every day could help prevent cancer …
Mar 5, 2025 · Here is a roundup of how exactly aspirin – a drug invented in the late 19th century – works in the fight against cancer.
What is the NHS’s new and ‘improved’ stop smoking pill?
Nov 12, 2024 · The NHS is rolling out a once-a-day pill called Varenicline, which could save thousands of lives by helping people quit smoking.
Pill taken by millions on NHS ‘could also prevent leukaemia’
Apr 16, 2025 · Metformin, which is mainly used to control diabetes, could help prevent an aggressive form of blood cancer, a new study suggests.
How a £3 pill dubbed 'Ozempic for drinkers' could cut your
Dec 8, 2025 · ‘Cancer Research UK highlights that alcohol-related cancer risk increases from the very first drink, and there is no “safe” level of consumption in terms of cancer risk,’ Dr Deepali …
Could new one-a-day weight loss pill that can shed 16 pounds in …
Apr 18, 2025 · Weight loss drug Wegovy uses the same drug as Ozempic, called semaglutide, and has been licensed for use in the UK.
Endometriosis pill: Everything you need to know about the ...
Mar 13, 2025 · A transformational new pill for treating endometriosis called relugolix-estradiol-norethisterone has been approved for use on the NHS across England.
A cancer drug could give me more time - but my life 'isn't ... - Metro
Jul 31, 2024 · Nobody gets away from metastatic cancer, she says. ‘But this drug can change the future of thousands of women. Some don’t need it right now, but some might in the future.
7 things we learned about the pill from Davina McCall's ... - Metro
Jun 8, 2023 · Studies have shown the combined pill actually lowers the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer but slightly increases the risk of cervical and breast cancer.
New breast cancer drug that costs 4p a day could change ... - Metro
Nov 7, 2023 · A new breast cancer drug will be offered to almost 300,000 women in what has been hailed as a ‘major step forward’ to help fight the illness.