Pepped up by peptides
A follow-up to an earlier report on how experts are targeting blood vessels that nurture cancers
Two nations, one disease
In the remote regions of China, American and Chinese doctors fight against several diseases, including the Big killer: cancer
Advantage tamoxifen
A drug that has been around for years is now being considered as a possible weapon against breast cancer
Tea: a health drink?
Recent research indicates that drinking tea can prevent cancer and heart diseases. However, not everyone is buying this idea
Malignant trials
Did Kerala's Regional Cancer Centre use unsuspecting patients as guinea pigs to conduct drug tests?
Johnson & Johnson to change baby powder composition, but it might not be enough to keep consumers safe
Cornstarch base for powder also not without risk
How do Indian states handle cancer screening among women? NFHS-5 data reveals
Cervical, oral and breast cancers are prominent among women. In round 1 of NFHS-5, women aged between 30 and 49 years were asked whether they …
A tomato a day can keep prostate cancer at bay
Men who eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables have lower risk of developing the disease, a new research suggests
Diesel exhaust linked to lung cancer
WHO agency says there is compelling evidence to classify diesel fumes as deadly carcinogen along with tobacco, asbestos
WHO: Off-track progress in Africa could kill 70,000 cervical cancer patients
26 countries have introduced HPV vaccine, but just 31% girls under 15 received its first dose in 2022 in the African region
WHO releases new guidelines on breast cancer
Recommends “organised” screening to cut down breast cancer mortality by 20 per cent
High levels of particulate matter exposure increase breast cancer risk, finds study
Researchers observed an 8% increase in breast cancer incidence for people living in areas with higher PM2.5 exposure
WHO launches renewed efforts to reduce breast cancer mortality
The initiative aims to focus on low-income countries; reduce 2.5 million global breast cancer deaths by 2040
Bargarh: How Odisha's rice bowl turned cancer field
Cancer stalks Odisha’s agriculture-intensive Bargarh district raising questions over its link with pesticide overuse
Monsanto asked to pay $2 billion for carcinogenic product
This is the third time in the last 10 months that Monsanto has been found guilty of manufacturing cancer-causing products, especially Roundup
High dose of Vitamin C and B3 can kill colon cancer cells: study
High dose of vitamins can only be achieved through intravenous injections in colon cancer patients
Missouri court orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million to family of consumer
Woman had reportedly died from cancer developed by regular use of company’s talcum powder
New AI technology enhances database for cancer drug discovery
The updated database is expected to enable scientists to design new cancer treatments more effectively
Spinach gives green signal to smokers
A diet rich in leafy vegetables and minerals can ward off cancer of the mouth, claim researchers.
Non-smoking beedi-rollers face cancer risk
About six million people employed in India's beedi industry risk developing cancer from handling tobacco leaves
Asia countries say no to US cancer sticks
The US is pushing its tobacco industry in Asian countries, despite stringent laws against smoking in several of these countries
Supermouse
A gene which boosts the growth of muscles in mice could enhance meat production and also be a cure for cancer
India's cancer burden
Leukaemia accounted for nearly half of all the childhood cancers in both genders. The other common childhood cancer in boys was lymphoma, while …
Cancer cases in India can double every 20 years: Study
Cases of cancers caused by infections are decreasing, while lifestyle and ageing cancers are increasing, found the study
How cancer reoccurs after immunotherapy?
The study from Rockefeller University identifies cells that help tumours to survive the treatment, suggesting potential avenues for improvement