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Smoke billows during a forest fires in Pelalawan, Riau province, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

Air pollution reducing lifespans in south-east Asia

Worsening air pollution reducing lifespans in Indonesia, which has lesser air pollution as compared to countries like...

29 March 2019 4:08 PM IST

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 March 2019 6:05 PM IST

Save yourself from the smog

Save yourself from the smog

Here's all that you need to know about smog and its dangerous impacts on our health.

26 April 2019 9:25 PM IST

Using capsaicin clinically will require overcoming its unpleasant side effects, which include gastrointestinal irritation, stomach cramps, and a burning sensation. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Slow down the spread of lung cancer with chilli peppers

Studies reveal that spicy compound from chilli peppers could reduce spread of lung cancer.

7 April 2019 2:29 PM IST

OPD is a group of diseases that hamper airflow to the lungs and cause serious long-term disability and early death. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Lung cancer cases in COPD patients can be reduced by steroids

Steroids can lower risk of lung cancer in COPD patients up to 30 pc.

29 May 2019 11:17 AM IST

Ajay Devgn's fan diagnosed with cancer, asks not to promote tobacco...

The patient's family said that he was a fan of Devgn and used the same product which the actor advertised.

6 May 2019 8:40 AM IST

The combined agents acted synergistically not only to block cancer cell division but also to induce senescence. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Combine different drugs to treat cancer better

Combining breast, lung cancer drugs to treat cancer yields better results: Study.

13 July 2019 11:29 AM IST

One of the biggest problems of cancer cells is they can grow forever without stimulus. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

'One can develop cancer even after quitting smoking'

ung, throat and windpipe cancers constitute nearly 7 per cent of total cancers.

7 Aug 2019 2:23 AM IST

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with lung cancer. (PTI Photo)

Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer

The 61-year-old actor was admitted to Lilavati Hospital after complaining of breathlessness was discharged from medical...

12 Aug 2020 12:18 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lung cancer rates in young US women exceed men, despite fewer smokers:...

Scientists put forth several possible hypotheses.

24 May 2018 12:54 PM IST

The use of tea leaf extract in the production of quantum dots makes the process cheaper and less poisonous to healthy cells surrounding cancerous cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Extract from waste tea leaves offer hope of lung cancer treatment

Researchers created micro biomarkers called quantum dots to improve detection of tumours but found process greatly...

23 May 2018 12:22 PM IST

Myrrah, 12, has just fought off a relapse of blood cancer at a New York centre using a new DNA therapy, inspiring her parents to fund a project in India, in alliance with an NGO Cankids Kidscan, for disadvantaged children.

High levels of vitamin D may lower cancer risk, says study

While benefits of vitamin D on bone diseases are known, there is growing evidence it may benefit other chronic diseases,...

9 March 2018 8:11 AM IST