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Exercising could help fight cancer, says study

Physical activity boosts flow of drugs to the tumour, making chemotherapy more effective

Relevance to India

While countries with comparatively low particulate pollution are concerned, the Indian administration is complacent

A close look at particles

Simply put, particles are tiny killers thatadversely affect humans at very lowconcentrations and even with minimal increase

Today's menu: dioxins

Belgium authorities found carcinogenic dioxins in food products. And they brushed the matter under the carpet. Now, Europe is facing an …

Genomics could help cure cancer

Eugene W Myers , vice president for informatics research at Celera Genomics, usa , is the brain behind computer applications used to assemble …

Agony of the waiting

There is a strange calmness in the oncology department of government hospitals though it is more crowded that most other sections. Everybody waits.…

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Increasing green cover could trigger the release of carbon trapped in soil

Gene patent verdict is as good as it gets

The US Supreme Court’s verdict in the Myriad case keeps everyone happy

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FDA orders withdrawal of ranitidine drug from markets

US drug regulator completes seven-month investigation, finds high levels of carcinogen

Scientists decode how UV rays damage our skin

Ultraviolet rays weaken bonds between cells in top layer of skin and causes damage

Veterinary drug may be repurposed for human cancers: study

Used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms in animals like horses, Fenbendazole has a good potential for development as an effective anti-…

Cancer-stricken man first to win case against Monsanto’s weed killer

A California court awarded a compensation of $289 million to him as he got cancer from using Monsanto's herbicide 

Why we must celebrate India’s indigenous HPV vaccine

Widespread and timely uptake of the new vaccine will save the lives of many Indian women by targeting a highly preventable and treatable disease

WHO allows self-collected samples for HPV testing

The revised guidelines also suggested DNA-based tests for HPV infection is better than pap smear

Grand challenge for cancer research announced

The India Cancer Research Consortium will organize a challenge to develop cost effective and affordable approaches for screening, early diagnosis …

New polymeric material developed for controlled release of two different drugs

By repelling water, the material is able to control the rate of infiltration of water molecules, allowing the release of the drug in a sustained …

Is your talc safe? Lack of consensus puts consumers at risk of cancer, lung problems

Health Canada studied talcum free of asbestos and found the popular cosmetic item can be harmful  

Scientists look to mathematics to make cancer treatment more effective

The model-based treatment protocols will be based on accurate calculations, thus avoiding the preventable and uncomfortable side-effects of …

Plan to reduce physical inactivity in adults by 15% by 2030

The World Health Organization launched a global action plan to reduce physical activity in adults, a major risk factor in lifestyle diseases

Did scientists just discover the largest organ of your body?

Interstitium—fluid-filled spaces within and between tissues all over our body spaces—could be bigger than skin