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In patients between 36 and 45 years of age, there was a three-fold increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma associated with CT scans. (Photo: ANI)

CT scan radiation can make you susceptible to cancer

Individuals exposed to CT scan radiation prone to thyroid cancer, leukemia.

20 Nov 2019 1:32 PM IST

One of the main concerns was that the virus is too toxic and could kill the human along with the cancer cell. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Breakthrough: Scientists engineer virus to kill all types of cancer

This cowpox-style virus is would be injected directly to the tumour, causing it to explode.

12 Nov 2019 1:52 PM IST

So far, the cells have survived and have been multiplying as intended. (Photo: AP)

US tests gene editing tool for cancer cure

Doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the US.

8 Nov 2019 11:39 AM IST

The incidence of cancer was compared between more than 1.4 million patients who did not undergo bariatric surgery and nearly 250,000 patients who did. (Photo: ANI)

Bariatic surgery can increase risk of breast cancer

Weight-loss surgery likely to cause genetic risk for developing breast cancer.

6 Nov 2019 11:25 AM IST

When there are cancerous cells present in the body, it utilises all the energy, thus causing rapid weight loss. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Early signs that indicate lung cancer

While these symptoms can also indicate minor ailments, don't rule out the possibility of cancer.

4 Nov 2019 4:27 PM IST

In addition, women who lost 9 kg or more and gained some (but not all) of the weight back had a lower risk of breast cancer compared with those whose weight remained stable. (Photo: ANI)

Breast cancer risk reduced by sustained weight loss after 50

Sustained weight loss linked with reduced breast cancer risk: Study.

19 Dec 2019 11:22 AM IST

The Associate Professor also added that her team reached a conclusion that by administering an antibody that blocks MR1 to mice stops the MAIT cells from getting activated. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Potential new cancer treatment on the horizon

Researchers now a step closer to potential new cancer treatment.

13 Dec 2019 11:54 AM IST

Using an innovative modelling system in mice, the researchers visually tagged colon cancer mutations by causing stem cells to glow. (Photo: ANI)

New technique discovered to track cancer cell growth

Scientists discover new technique depicting cancer cells grow, spread in colon tissue.

3 Dec 2019 4:55 PM IST

Study testing value of DNA sequencing as part of routine medical care showed roughly one in five people carried mutation linked with rare disease (Photo: Pixabay)

US researchers begin CRISPR gene editing trials on humans

CRISPR is a technique in which modifications are made at the DNA level with the potential to cure many diseases.

18 April 2019 10:26 AM IST

The combined agents acted synergistically not only to block cancer cell division but also to induce senescence. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Combine different drugs to treat cancer better

Combining breast, lung cancer drugs to treat cancer yields better results: Study.

13 July 2019 11:29 AM IST

The patch has a unique chemical coating and mode of action that allows it to be applied and removed from the skin in just a minute. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

This skin patch can painlessly attack cancer cells in one minute

New skin patch could deliver cancer medication without pain in one minute: Study.

26 Aug 2019 11:06 AM IST

Cancers that developed in the colon were linked with antibiotic exposure at least 10 years earlier. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Increased intake of antibiotics can cause colon cancer

Studies reveal that antibiotics may increase risk of colon cancer.

23 Aug 2019 9:42 AM IST