Rebecca Whittaker

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Rebecca Whittaker

A study has found that statin use is linked to a significantly reduced risk of death in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Researchers analysed data from 1,467 patients across four international trials and found that those taking statins had a 61 per cent lower risk of dying from their cancer. The study also showed a 38 per cent reduction in all-cause mortality and a 26 per cent reduced risk of disease progression in statin users.

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Rebecca Whittaker

Researchers discovered that patients who took a statin had a 61 per cent reduced risk of dying from their cancerOne of the most prescribed drugs in the UK could reduce the risk of dying from blood cancer by more than 60 per cent, a study has revealed. Statins, a cholesterol-lowering medication taken by more than 7million people in the UK, lowers the risk of heart disease, which can lead to heart attacks or strokes.

1 day ago | msn.com | Rebecca Whittaker

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1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Rebecca Whittaker

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Rebecca Whittaker

Officers believe same group of teenage girls were involved in both incidents on public transportPolice are searching for three teenager girls after a pensioner and a man were assaulted in a series of attacks on public transport in London. At around 9.30pm on Tuesday 18 March, a man was on the train from London Bridge to Woolwich Arsenal when a group of three girls assaulted him, the British Transport Police (BTP) said.