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The study found that women who opted for a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction missed more than a month of work or stopped altogether. (Photo: Pixabay)

Double mastectomy may negatively affect employment: study

The study found that women who opted for a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction missed more than a month of work or...

9 Oct 2017 8:09 AM

The birds will be able to lay eggs containing the disease-fighting agent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Japan scientists grow drugs in chicken eggs

Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including...

9 Oct 2017 6:29 AM

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Breast cancer linked to bacterial imbalances: study

Research took a step towards understanding the composition of the bacteria in breast cancer.

8 Oct 2017 11:43 AM

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Good gut bacteria can be useful in making cancer immunotherapies work...

Researchers are planning to follow-up on the current study with larger clinical studies.

8 Oct 2017 7:20 AM

Costs might also keep women from getting screenings in countries outside the UK, where national health insurance pays for tests. (Photo: Pexels)

Many women with disabilities don't get cancer screening

Costs might also keep women from getting screenings in countries outside the UK, where national health insurance pays...

8 Oct 2017 4:56 AM

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight loss surgery linked to lower risk of cancer

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past...

7 Oct 2017 9:57 AM

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All breast lumps are not cancerous, expert reveals

Be informed about the disease.

6 Oct 2017 11:55 AM

According to scientists, it triggers and early form of fatty liver diseases in youngsters. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why ice cream is not good for children

Research finds that fructose found in ice cream and soda is damaging children's livers.

6 Oct 2017 3:55 AM

Given the toxicity and expense of cancer drugs, patients should be exposed only when they can expect an improvement in their life.

EU watchdog OKs cancer drugs without evidence they work: Study

Given the toxicity and expense of cancer drugs, patients should be exposed only when they can expect an improvement in...

5 Oct 2017 3:11 PM

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Warning signs of breast cancer

Early detection is important.

2 Oct 2017 12:18 PM

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Chinese ink could non-invasively treat cancer

Here's what scientists have found.

1 Oct 2017 2:40 PM

Samples were collected on either Teflon or quartz microfiber filters and analysed to determine concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and transition metals (Photo: AFP)

People travelling on underground metro may be exposed to cancer risk

Two major compounds found in airborne particulate are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and hexavalent chromium.

30 Nov 2017 2:12 PM