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Low protein diet can help cure cancer: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

2 Aug 2018 11:38 AM IST

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

Switching off protein may boost efficacy of cancer treatment: Study

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the body's natural defences to fight cancer.

1 Aug 2018 6:20 PM IST

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Genetic mutations may impact cancer treatment

A mutation in the gene GNAS was found to be quite frequent in appendix cancer.

9 Aug 2018 12:31 PM IST

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

Common chemotherapy drug may lead to heart failure: Study

The drug doxorubicin disrupts metabolism that controls immune responses in the spleen and heart.

8 Aug 2018 7:07 PM IST

The surface of these nanocarriers or drug capsules is specially coated to enable them to dock on to tissue interspersed with tumour cells (Photo: Pixabay)

New compound may reverse human cell ageing: Study

Our compounds provide mitochondria in cells with an alternative fuel to help them function properly.

7 Aug 2018 7:00 PM IST

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Childhood trauma may be a risk factor in adults with cancer

Here is what a new study has found.

6 Aug 2018 1:02 PM IST

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Highly lethal viruses hijack cellular defences against cancer

The viruses include Hendra, lethal to humans and horses, and the Nipah virus, a serious threat in East and Southeast...

6 Aug 2018 12:11 PM IST

As trivial as it might seem at first while a person is battling such an aggressive disease, hair loss is often a huge psychological burden. (Photo: AFP)

'My Hair, Your Hair': Bosnians weave wigs for kids with cancer

A medical student, Nizic is leading a campaign to give other sick children a luxury her parents could not afford: wigs.

16 Aug 2018 6:32 PM IST

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

Scientists share $500,000 prize for work on cancer therapy

They'll receive the award at a ceremony September 26 in Albany, New York.

16 Aug 2018 5:21 PM IST

The medicine is a version of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltds established drug Abilify for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression, containing a tracking device developed by Proteus Digital Health.

Govt asks TV channels not to air magic pill ads

World health Organisation estimates the global fake drugs market at about USD 30 billion.

16 Aug 2018 11:05 AM IST

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

Here's how stress hormone prevents Leukemia

This explains why the immune system fails to prevent leukemia from taking hold.

15 Aug 2018 6:34 PM IST

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Not all women eligible for breast cancer gene tests are getting them

Testing is important because the results may affect treatment.

15 Aug 2018 1:46 PM IST