Cancer

Shah Rukh Khan's Cousin Noor Jehan Dies In Peshawar: Report

Entertainment | Edited by Nilanjana Basu | Wednesday January 29, 2020

Noor Jehan's younger brother Mansoor Ahmed confirmed the news of his sister's death on Tuesday

Lung Cancer Symptoms: Cough, Shortness Of Breath Considered First Signs Of Lung Cancer As Per Study

Health | ANI | Tuesday January 28, 2020

Lung cancer: According to a study, shortness of breath and cough were becoming more common as the first symptom of lung cancer.

"Puts On Red Lipstick To Look Her Best": Sabyasachi's Post On Colleague With Cancer

Offbeat | Monday January 27, 2020

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has shared a series of photographs and a "special post" for his colleague Aditi Mittal, who is fighting cancer.

Sundarbans Doctor, Guwahati Veterinarian Among Padma Shri Awardees

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday January 26, 2020

From conservation of Asian elephants to treating thousands of cancer patients at zero cost -- there are several awardees who were on Saturday selected for Padma Shri Award ahead of the 71st Republic Day.

Consuming Yogurt Daily May Stave Off Breast Cancer Risk: Study

Sushmita Sengupta | Saturday January 25, 2020

Lactose fermenting bacteria present in yogurt reduces inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria, which may have protective effects

Eating Yogurt Daily May Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Claims Study; Know Other Impressive Health Benefits Of Adding Yogurt To Your Diet

Health | IANS | Friday January 24, 2020

Researchers claim eating natural yogurt daily may lesson breast cancer risk owing to lactose fermenting bacteria which reduces inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria

Inadequate Access To Food Associated With Premature Mortality: Study

Sushmita Sengupta | Tuesday January 21, 2020

For the study, people were categorised as food secure, or marginally, moderately or severely food insecure. Food insecure people were found 10 to 37 percent more likely to die prematurely from any cause other than cancer

US Court Slashes $8 Billion Verdict In Johnson & Johnson Drug Lawsuit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 18, 2020

A Pennsylvania court on Friday slashed an $8 billion ruling against US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, imposed by a jury because the company failed to warn that a psychiatric drug could cause breast growth in men.

Eating More Vegetables Will Not Cure Prostate Cancer, Claims Study

Aditi Ahuja | Tuesday January 21, 2020

Earlier studies said vegetables help in protecting men from prostate cancer. A study now claims that it will neither cure nor stop the disease.

Kajol's Reaction To Tanhaji Audience Giving Up Seats For Kids With Cancer

Entertainment | Nilanjana Basu | Thursday January 16, 2020

Kajol tweeted about an endearing episode that took place during a screening of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

Scientists Find Powerhouses That Fight Tumours From Within

Health | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 16, 2020

Lurking deep inside some tumours are "factories" full of immune cells that help the body fight a rearguard action against cancer and are key to helping some patients recover, new research has shown.

System Suffers From Cancer, Can Be Exploited: High Court On Nirbhaya Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 16, 2020

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday pulled up the AAP government and the prison authorities for creating a system which was "suffering from cancer" and "capable of being exploited" by death row convicts who wanted to "strategically" delay their execution.

IIT Hyderabad Researchers Develop Combination Therapy For Cancer

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday January 15, 2020

The researchers have developed a synergetic combination of photothermal therapy (PTT) and chemotherapy using a naturally derived anticancer agent and shown its efficacy in destroying cancer cells.

Tomato Extracts May Prevent Stomach Cancer, Says Study

Somdatta Saha | Tuesday January 14, 2020

A study has found, tomato extracts can inhibit growth and malignant cloning of stomach cancer cells, paving the way for treating the deadly disease.

Baked Yogurt: Add Sweetness To Your Festive Menu With This Curd-Based Recipe

Somdatta Saha | Tuesday January 14, 2020

Curd is an excellent source of good bacteria. It may help in digestion, controlling blood pressure, preventing vaginal infection and more.