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According to experts, hilsa fish has changed its travel route and is reaching Western Assams Dhubri in large numbers, bringing cheer to the residents.

Sunflower and fish oils may cause cancer, says study

Humans often use sunflower oil while cooking, but fish oil is most often obtained through daily supplements.

2 Feb 2018 5:33 PM IST

Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists start human trials for cancer vaccine that kills tumours...

Experts from Stanford University develop vaccine that could attack and destroy tumours all over the body following a...

2 Feb 2018 3:37 PM IST

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Cancer-causing virus can lurk in your throat

Only about 5% of HPV-infected people will develop cancer of the mouth or throat.

1 Feb 2018 11:02 AM IST

Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are myths and facts about cervical cancer

There are about 122,000 new cases of cervical cancer annually in India.

1 Feb 2018 8:59 AM IST

More than 32 farmers died of poisoning due to pesticides at Yavatmal district recently.

Pesticides may alter hormone production in humans

Endocrine disrupters are natural or synthetic molecules that can alter hormone function.

29 April 2018 4:13 PM IST

The researchers found that patients taking aspirin had the highest rate of recurrent blood clots (Photo: AFP)

Aspirin may help counteract impact of obesity on cancer

Obesity is a known risk factor for certain types of cancer, including colon, pancreatic and breast cancer.

29 April 2018 3:27 PM IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Most effective cancer therapy comes closer to reality

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer.

28 April 2018 3:49 PM IST

A 2010 study showed that ageing could be reversed in mice that were treated with telomerase. (Photo: Pixabay)

Enzyme that affects ageing, cancer decoded: Study

n 1985 Blackburn discovered telomerase, and its remarkable capacity to extend a cell's lifespan.

26 April 2018 3:52 PM IST

Alcohol-related aggression is caused by changes in the prefrontal cortex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking may increase mouth bacteria that cause cancer, heart disease

Study offers clear evidence that drinking is bad for maintaining a healthy balance of microbes in the mouth.

26 April 2018 9:41 AM IST

Kate had been secretly writing cards to Chris until the year 2042. (Photo: Pixabay)

P.S. I love you: Dead wife sends letters to husband

Kate had been secretly writing cards to Chris until the year 2042.

25 April 2018 9:00 PM IST

Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they also affect the vasculature inside the tumour. (Photo: Pixabay)

New potential breast cancer drug identified

The first-in-class molecule shuts down oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer in a new way, researchers said.

25 April 2018 11:00 AM IST

The disease affects about 1 in 20 million people. It is a chance mutation and isnt inherited. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kids with rare rapid-ageing disease get hope from study drug

The disease affects about 1 in 20 million people. It is a chance mutation and isn't inherited.

24 April 2018 8:54 PM IST