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Former Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Trivedi also stressed the need for immediate measure to arrest deaths in cancer. (Photo: File)

Kolkata: Oncologists demand strict execution of SC's ban on chewing tobacco

The Supreme Court on September 23, 2016 had imposed ban on sale of chewable tobacco products in twin packets.

04 Feb 2018 4:41 PM

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Tumours grow where these gut bacteria thrive

Here is what a new study found.

04 Feb 2018 2:47 PM

Fertility preservation techniques offer ray of hope to young cancer survivors

Cancer treatment can affect fertility in both men and women.

04 Feb 2018 12:17 PM

World Cancer Day: Benefits of palliative care

Here is all you need to know.

04 Feb 2018 11:32 AM

In December, the state of California put out a guide on how people could reduce exposure to radiofrequency from cell phones if they’re worried, such as using earphones or texting instead. (Photo: AP)

Cancer from cellphones? New study says no need to hang up

Studies of cellphone users had found little reason for concern, but the newest research took a closer look at the effects.

03 Feb 2018 1:28 PM

Women between 16-30 at highest risk of cervical cancer

India accounts for nearly one-third of all global cervical cancer deaths.

02 Feb 2018 7:21 PM

Doctors warn of heart risk from some breast cancer therapies

Not all treatments carry these risks, and there may be ways to minimize or avoid some.

02 Feb 2018 6:12 PM

Professor Morales further added the study shows that the over-consumption of dietary fats, other than virgin olive oil, is 'dangerous'.Professor Morales further added the study shows that the over-consumption of dietary fats, other than virgin olive oil, is 'dangerous'.

Sunflower and fish oils may cause cancer, says study

Humans often use sunflower oil while cooking, but fish oil is most often obtained through daily supplements.

02 Feb 2018 5:33 PM

The approach bypassed the need to identify tumour-specific immune targets. (Representational Image)

Scientists start human trials for cancer vaccine that kills tumours with one jab

Experts from Stanford University develop vaccine that could attack and destroy tumours all over the body following a single injection.

02 Feb 2018 3:37 PM

Cancer-causing virus can lurk in your throat

Only about 5% of HPV-infected people will develop cancer of the mouth or throat.

01 Feb 2018 11:02 AM

Women between 15 and 44 years of age are particularly at risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are myths and facts about cervical cancer

There are about 122,000 new cases of cervical cancer annually in India.

01 Feb 2018 8:59 AM

The absolute risk of suicide was less than 1 percent for both surgical and non-surgical patients in both registries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery tied to slight increased risk of suicide

The findings suggest that patients should be followed for several years after surgery to monitor for any potential mental health issues.

31 Jan 2018 4:47 PM

Nearly half all Americans over age 30 suffer from some form of gum disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer risk elevated with severe gum disease

Odds of developing colorectal cancer were increased particularly for nonsmokers with severe gum disease.

31 Jan 2018 2:32 PM

Vaping cause DNA mutation

New study found DNA repair systems responsible for protection against cancer were also impaired in the exposed animals.

31 Jan 2018 12:42 PM

Brain tumour survival in children has improved in many countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Global cancer survival rates improved, says study

Studies however, show that there are huge disparities between countries when it comes to survival prospects.

31 Jan 2018 8:07 AM

86 percent of the people exposed to bright white light had normal sleep efficiency. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bright light therapy may help fatigued cancer survivors sleep better

Beyond just improving sleep efficiency, bright white light was also associated with medium to large improvements in sleep quality.

30 Jan 2018 4:42 PM

Vitamin deficiency puts cancer cells into hibernation, finds study

Here is what a new study has found.

30 Jan 2018 2:12 PM

According to the researchers e-cigarette smoke is carcinogenic and smokers have a higher risk than non-smokers to develop lung and bladder cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaping too causes cancer, says study

Tests on mice find e-cigs, promoted as a safer alternative to cigarettes contain nicotine which is far from harmless.

30 Jan 2018 10:54 AM

FDA clears radioactive drug for cancer that killed Steve Jobs

Learn more about the drug.

28 Jan 2018 7:10 PM

Breast implants tied to increased risk of rare blood cancer

Breast implants remain among the most studied medical devices available in the world

28 Jan 2018 6:44 PM

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