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Myrrah, 12, has just fought off a relapse of blood cancer at a New York centre using a new DNA therapy, inspiring her parents to fund a project in India, in alliance with an NGO Cankids Kidscan, for disadvantaged children.

High levels of vitamin D may lower cancer risk, says study

While benefits of vitamin D on bone diseases are known, there is growing evidence it may benefit other chronic diseases,...

9 March 2018 8:11 AM IST

The risk of liver cancer dropped even more, by up to 50 percent, especially for men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D linked to lower risk of cancer: study

The risk of liver cancer dropped even more, by up to 50 percent, especially for men.

8 March 2018 1:19 PM IST

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Breast cancer treatment can cause your brain

The drugs used to cure breast cancer shows a side effect on the brain.

26 Dec 2018 4:53 PM IST

In addition to the nutrients mentioned in this new research, pasta also provides important carbohydrates (Photo: Pixabay)

Elect right carbs for a healthy diet

Carbohydrates are a key to regulating blood sugar and providing energy throughout our bodies.

24 Dec 2018 1:52 PM IST

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

Depression, anxiety may lead to heart disease, arthritis, says study

Anxiety and depression may have similar effects as long-established risk factors like smoking and obesity, the new...

20 Dec 2018 9:30 AM IST

Numerous cancers are preventable, but strategies to prevent them are either not accessible or not being adopted, leaving people at risk.

Link between bodyweight and cancer discovered in new study

Study highlighted relationship between obesity and risk of 13 types of cancers, including postmenopausal breast cancer...

18 Dec 2018 9:40 AM IST

They left a suicide note stating that they were ending their lives as their families were not letting them stay together because of different castes. (Representational Image)

Mum-of-one, cancer survivor hangs herself after wrongly believing it...

According to reports, dental nurse Dawn Cheetham, 43, had overcome the disease with chemotherapy in 2015.

14 Dec 2018 5:30 PM IST

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

Study finds humans cause cancer in wild animals

This human impact on wild environments might strongly influence the prevalence of cancer in wild populations.

22 May 2018 6:19 PM IST

Families with a parent who was pressured to diet growing up were also more likely to tease one another about weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why is it bad to lose weight too fast

The market is flooded with options to lose weight - crash diets, supplements, pills etc. - all promising a rapid weight...

22 May 2018 6:14 PM IST

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

Tea leaf extract can destroy cancer cells: Study

Tea leaves contain a wide variety of compounds, including polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants.

21 May 2018 4:08 PM IST

A defective gene typically affects the function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. (Photo: Pixabay)

This test could detect signs of pancreatic cancer

To screen for pancreatic cancer in the blood, researchers are developing new methods.

18 May 2018 1:27 PM IST

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

Sex and virus battle against cancer

Auer is now leading the first clinical trial in the world of an erectile dysfunction drug and the flu vaccine in people...

18 May 2018 1:22 PM IST