Tag: Cancer

London: Drinking coffee or tea may lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer as well as increase lifespan in women with diabetes, researchers have suggested. The findings showed that women with diabetes who consumed up to 100mg per day of coffee were 51 per cent less likely to die than those who consumed […]

London: Getting rid of your belly bulge may be necessary for more than just vanity’s sake as, according to a study, abdominal fat may increase the risk of developing cancer especially in postmenopausal women. The findings showed that body fat distribution in the abdomen is more important for reducing the risk of cancers such as […]

Mumbai: Comedian Johny Lever has urged his fans to come forward and assist cancer-stricken children and help lower income families fight against the disease. “Friends, thank you so much for all the love bestowed on me for so many years. I have made you laugh, and you also have laughed. There are some people who […]

New York: Scientists have invented a pen-like device that can identify cancerous tissue during surgery and deliver over 96 per cent accurate results in just 10 seconds. The MasSpec Pen is more than 150 times faster than existing technology. It is an innovative disposable hand-held instrument that gives surgeons precise diagnostic information about what tissue […]

New Delhi: If consumed in moderation and accompanied by a healthy diet and plenty of exercise, coconut oil is great for the body, skin and hair, say experts. Mahesh Jayaraman, medical researcher, therapist, health advisor and co-founder of health platform Sepalika.com, and Ishika Sachdev, holistic nutritionist, bust myths around the oil. Myth: Coconut oil causes heart […]

Mumbai: Rapper-composer Yo Yo Honey Singh has extended support to his close friend Imtiaz Khatri, who plans to fight cancer through his cricket league. The proceeds raised from the tournament, to be held in September, will be used for the welfare of cancer patients. Honey Singh said in a statement: “When my dear friend, Imtiaz […]

Los Angeles: Researchers from the University of Rochester in the US have identified a new way to slow down the growth of cancer cells, the media reported on Sunday. The new method, reported in the latest issue of the journal Science, involves a certain protein called Tudor-SN and the gene-editing technology CRISPR-Cas9, Xinhua news agency […]

Mumbai: Sonali Bendre, the Bollywood actress who is best known for her roles in movies like Sarfarosh, Hum Sath Sath Hain and Diljale, today revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer. In a tweet, she released a statement revealing about it. She said: “Sometimes when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. […]

Mumbai: Actor Emraan Hashmi on Monday revealed his son Ayaan has been declared cancer free. Ayaan was diagnosed with a rare case of kidney cancer in 2014 at the age of three. “Today, 5 years after his diagnosis Ayaan has been declared cancer free. It has been quite a journey. Thank you for all your […]

London: A pill on a string can help doctors detect esophageal cancer at an early stage, says a new study. Understanding how esophageal cancer, cancer of the gullet, develops and the genetic mutations involved could help doctors catch the disease early, offering better treatment options for the patient. “The trouble with Barrett’s esophagus is that […]

New Delhi: Continuity in treatment and the help offered by NGO-run homes for free stay during medication of children fighting cancer are the focus of a documentary film made by a cancer survivor here to spread awareness. Kapil Chawla, who successfully fought off cancer a few years ago, has filmed the facilities at a Kolkata-based […]

New York: Man might have developed over the years the ability to repair damage from low-dose radiation from X-rays, CT scans and other medical imaging procedures, says new research. In recent years, there has been widespread media coverage of studies purporting to show that radiation from X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans and other medical imaging […]

New York: A simple blood or urine test could soon identify men with an elevated, genetically-inherited risk for prostate cancer, suggests new research that spotted genetic risk factors associated with the disease. “We developed a risk model that may have clinical value,” said lead researcher John Witte, professor of epidemiology and biostatistics and of urology […]

Mumbai: One of Asia’ biggest cancer care institution, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) will now offer online cancer treatment options from top experts, an official said here yesterday. TMC has partnered with Navya Network, a clinical informatics and patient services company, to launch the consultation service, TMC Online, to provide expert decision system for cancer patients, […]

London: Drawing analogy from how users in social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are connected, researchers have found that social network analysis can be used to identify the biomarkers in our bodies for diseases, including different types of cancer. For the study, the researchers from Turkey viewed genes as actors or members of the […]