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

Supermouse

A gene which boosts the growth of muscles in mice could enhance meat production and also be a cure for cancer

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

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

What ails Punjab?

It will be a challenge for the new government in Punjab to tackle increasing burden of disease that’s plaguing the state

A third of non-melanoma skin cancer deaths caused by working under sun

Estimates from WHO, ILO call for protecting workers from hazardous outdoor work in the sun

Cancer kills 400,000 each year, but screening for the disease yet to take off

Lack of trained manpower main hurdle, says health secretary

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And now, green genes

Now, we can pin down those tiny chromosomes which help cancer spread its deadly web

Safe fibres

A technique to create 'safe' ceramic fibres

Yoga boost for cancer patients

It relieves fatigue and gives emotional benefits to women undergoing treatment

Cancer Hospital

Cancerous chlorine

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Green medicine

The risk of cancer can be reduced by eating substantial amount of vegetables and fruits