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Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy tumours. (Photo: Pixabay)

New radiotherapy may help treat liver cancer: study

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy...

24 April 2018 6:48 PM IST

Pain affects half of all people with cancer and an estimated 80 per cent of those with advanced cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

170 potential lung cancer drug targets identified; may help treat...

Five-year project set out to identify new therapeutic targets for non-small cell lung cancer as well as potential drugs...

24 April 2018 8:10 AM IST

The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines. (Photo: Pixabay)

170 potential lung cancer drug targets identified

The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines.

23 April 2018 4:36 PM IST

To complete their 3D portrait of the virus, they combined their results with information drawn from other imaging techniques. (Photo: Pixabay)

How cancer-causing virus clings to our DNA decoded

To complete their 3D portrait of the virus, they combined their results with information drawn from other imaging...

22 April 2018 5:32 PM IST

Exercise - instead of dampening immunity - may instead be beneficial for immune health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heavy exercise does not suppress immune system

After exercise, some cells in the bloodstream decrease substantially - sometimes falling to levels lower than before...

21 April 2018 6:32 PM IST

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Art therapy may lower pain, anxiety in cancer patients: Study

20 April 2018 7:55 PM IST

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Some human cancers 'evolutionary accidents', say scientists

Humans are not the only species affected by cancer; in fact, only a few primitive animals are thought to escape the...

18 April 2018 3:48 PM IST

Scientists believe that very precise clustering is required to trigger a signal to kick-start the immune cells to fight diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system, key to...

The study has been published in Cancer Cell.

17 April 2018 8:18 PM IST

Carolina was warned that even if the surgery was successful, there was only a 20% chance that she would not walk normally again. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

'Superhuman' spinal cord tumour survivor conquers Boston Marathon

Back in 2015, the then 35-year-old found herself feeling uneasy after returning from her usual Saturday run.

17 April 2018 4:34 PM IST

In the largest ever genetic study on pigmentation, which includes skin and hair, researchers analysed DNA data from almost 300,000 people of European descent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Decoding hair colour genes could aid cancer research, says study

Findings, published in Nature Genetics, could also help forensic scientists use DNA samples to identify natural hair...

17 April 2018 8:48 AM IST

High consumption of red and mainly processed meat is unhealthy to humans and is related to diseases like cancer, type II diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Red, processed meat may lead to number of diseases

High consumption of red and mainly processed meat is unhealthy to humans and is related to diseases like cancer, type II...

16 April 2018 1:52 PM IST

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Certain iron supplements linked to colon cancer

Most of the iron that the body needs is obtained through food such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and whole grains.

12 April 2018 4:39 PM IST