By Jane Elliott Health reporter, BBC News Pancreatic cancer has one of the poorest survival rates of all cancers. It is the fourth or fifth commonest cancer in the UK – but only one in five of those diagnosed are considered for surgery.

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The owner of a tarantula spider has suffered severe eye inflammation from cleaning out his pet’s cage, doctors have reported.

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Scientists have shown for the first time that “lifeless” prion proteins, devoid of all genetic material, can evolve just like higher forms of life. The Scripps Research Institute in the US says the prions can change to suit their environment and go on to develop drug resistance. Prions are associated with 20 different brain diseases in humans and animals.

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The cost of treating the growing number of people drinking heavily threatens to cripple NHS hospitals, warn experts. If the trend continues the burden will be unsustainable, the Royal College of Physicians and NHS Confederation say

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What better way to break in the new year (and new decade) with a sweet new Megan Fox fan tribute video. This one was done by the Fantastic Mr nicolaspata and is a video clip compilation set to Sexy Chick (censored version of Sexy Bitch) by David Guetta feat Akon.

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The decade’s top films, TV shows, records and books

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If you’re a Texan driver looking around for auto coverage, you can use the internet to find lots of free online quotes. At OnlineAutoInsurance.com, you have access to a web tool that is simple to use and allows you to receive multiple quotes simultaneously. From there, you’ll be able to view them all side-by-side, giving you an easy and quick way of browsing through your available options.

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An artwork by Impressionist painter Edgar Degas is stolen from a museum in Marseilles, local authorities have said.

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Veteran singer Van Morrison denies reports he has become a father again, saying they are “utterly without foundation”.

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Scottish poet Don Paterson is awarded the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry for his anthology Rain, Buckingham Palace announces.

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