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The researchers used a statistical technique known as Cox proportional hazards regression. (Photo: representational/ANI)

Heavier, taller kids more prone to cancer

Study suggest that heavier, taller children likely to develop kidney cancer as adults.

30 Apr 2019 8:50 AM

Shailesh Singh, 45, jumped off the terrace of his four-storeyed building in Nalasopara East on Friday afternoon, an official said. (Representational Image)

Jet Airways employee, suffering from cancer, commits suicide

It was first employee suicide since Jet Airways stopped operations, according to an employees association.

27 Apr 2019 9:14 PM

Sadhvi Pragya called the cure scientific, saying she is a living example of its effectiveness. (Photo:File)

'Gau Mutr' can cure cancer, control blood pressure: Sadhvi Pragya

When questioned about the controversies surrounding cows, Sadhvi Pragya said it was traumatic to see how cows are being treated in India.

23 Apr 2019 4:18 PM

CRISPR is the first human trials of the controversial gene editing technology. (Photo: Pixabay)

US researchers begin CRISPR gene editing trials on humans

CRISPR is a technique in which modifications are made at the DNA level with the potential to cure many diseases.

18 Apr 2019 10:26 AM

Healing through art

A year after she lost her mother to cancer, Mansi started Onco Happy in 2017 to help cancer patients heal using expressive arts.

09 Apr 2019 12:02 AM

The fate of devils on mainland Australia, where they were wiped out by dingoes, or the extinction of the island's Thylacine or "Tasmanian tiger" offers a cautionary warning. (Photo: AFP)

Contagious cancer threatens Tasmanian devils

Tasmanian devils prove quick adaptors in bid for survival.

29 Mar 2019 12:29 PM

The study reports significant improvements since 2014 in the biggest EU countries for breast cancer death rates. (Photo: AFP)

Deaths rates due to cancer falling since a decade: Study

A study shows that since 2014, the death rate of masses because of cancer have been falling at a visible rate.

19 Mar 2019 6:05 PM

J&J said it would appeal, citing “serious procedural and evidentiary errors” in the course of the trial, saying lawyers for the woman had fundamentally failed to show it's baby powder contains asbestos. (Representational Image)

California jury awards USD 29 million to woman with cancer who used J&J talc

The verdict marks the latest defeat for the healthcare conglomerate facing more than 13,000 talc-related lawsuits in America.

14 Mar 2019 10:38 AM

Parrikar, who has made public appearances, was seen wearing medical paraphernalia -- a nasogastric tube -- while attending a session of the Goa Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

Parrikar suffering from 'advanced-stage cancer', says Goa Minister

CM was diagnosed with pancreatic ailment, has been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi, and New York since February last year.

04 Mar 2019 12:17 PM

The accused, Vinod (46), used to work as a salesman for a dairy product distributor and had lost his job after the shop shut down. His wife died of cancer in 2017.(Representational image)

Man kills 6-yr-old son over poverty

The landlord informed the neighbours and Vijay Vihar police station officials at 11.10 am, Deputy commissioner of police (Rohini) S.D. Mishra said.

24 Feb 2019 8:04 AM

An opioid overdose epidemic rages in the US, fuelling fears of addiction elsewhere. (Photo: File)

Privileged abuse of opioids

Denial of pain relief to the less developed countries needlessly.

01 Feb 2019 8:43 PM

The brain may suffer from memory loss and mood disturbances

Breast cancer treatment can cause your brain

The drugs used to cure breast cancer shows a side effect on the brain.

26 Dec 2018 4:53 PM

Nutrition experts say that breaking carb cravings is not about getting rid of carbs entirely but rather cutting back on highly processed fast-acting carbs.

Elect right carbs for a healthy diet

Carbohydrates are a key to regulating blood sugar and providing energy throughout our bodies.

24 Dec 2018 1:52 PM

Unlike the other conditions investigated, the authors found that high levels of depression and anxiety were not associated with cancer incidence. (Photo: AFP)

Depression, anxiety may lead to heart disease, arthritis, says study

Anxiety and depression may have similar effects as long-established risk factors like smoking and obesity, the new research suggests.

20 Dec 2018 9:30 AM

Researchers noted that by 2030, 21.7 million new cancer cases and 13 million cancer deaths are expected to occur around the world.

Link between bodyweight and cancer discovered in new study

Study highlighted relationship between obesity and risk of 13 types of cancers, including postmenopausal breast cancer and liver cancer.

18 Dec 2018 9:40 AM

A post mortem examination showed there were no traces of cancerous cells. (Representational Image)

Mum-of-one, cancer survivor hangs herself after wrongly believing it had returned

According to reports, dental nurse Dawn Cheetham, 43, had overcome the disease with chemotherapy in 2015.

14 Dec 2018 5:30 PM

Migrants are, however, more prone to diseases such as hepatitis, HIV and tuberculosis, but tend to spread those infections among immigrant communities. (Photo: AP)

Migrants tend to be healthier and live longer, says study

Populist arguments that migrants pose a health risk and a burden to health systems are myths used to drive anti-immigrant sentiment.

07 Dec 2018 10:35 AM

Almost 24 per cent of women thought people on medication should take regular breaks from the prescribed drugs.

Here's why women reject preventive drugs for breast cancer

Researchers found that almost 29 per cent of women thought doctors prescribed too many medicines.

04 Dec 2018 2:31 PM

Approximately 10 percent of the patients who underwent a PCI procedure during the 11-year period analysed had either a current or historical cancer diagnosis.

Cancer patients undergoing heart procedure at greater risk of complications

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the most common interventional treatment undertaken in patients with coronary heart disease.

03 Dec 2018 12:01 PM

Kale took a vow that he would spread awareness about this dreadful disease.

Army man to cycle from Pune to Odisha with cancer message

The Ahmednagar resident has now collaborated with a private foundation, Gramin Sneh, to raise awareness about cancer.

28 Nov 2018 2:04 AM

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