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
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
India’s fight against tobacco needs strength
Over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies will save families and help the country
Probiotics can help check adverse effects of adulterated milk: study
National Milk Day: A recent study shows how probitic bacteria can check harmful effects of aflatoxins, toxins that can affect all organ …
As gutkha stands banned, dohra consumption rising in Uttar Pradesh
Dohra does not contain any statutory warning label and hence, consumers are unaware of its health hazards
That toaster could give you cancer
Scientists are embroiled in a controversy on whether electromagnetic fields generated by power lines and household electrical devices can cause cancer
Laboratory-made antibodies work miracles
Scientists have genetically engineered specific antibodies to prevent organ rejection in transplants and to combat cancer. This opens up new …
No ozone depletion over India yet
The ozone layer over India is in place, though there is a trend towards depletion, say meteorologists
In which the count fell
A recent study establishes that sperm count has fallen drastically since the 1930s in the US and Europe
Face off with cancer
It's simple. Cut the face out, remove the tumour, and put the face back on. Surgeons are doing it in Hong Ko
Spanish folly
When the Spanish found tobacco in America did they bite off more than they could chew? The debate still continues in the form of gutka in India
Cigarettes, cars, and public health
Why should only cars be blamed for causing cancer? There should be health norms for cigarettes, too