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Scientists develop test that could detect cancer before symptoms show

Here's how it works.

17 Aug 2017 4:50 PM IST

The rate of heart attacks or stroke is highest in patients with lung cancer (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer patients have more risk of heart attacks post diagnosis

Study shows diagnosis of cancer is associated with more than doubling risk of stroke as it increases risk of blood...

16 Aug 2017 4:32 PM IST

People who report spending money on saving time are more satisfied with their lives than the others (Photo: Pixabay)

According to study, money can buy happiness

Researchers say spending money to buy free time does improve happiness, leave one feeling less stressed and satisfied...

2 Aug 2017 9:22 AM IST

Breastfeeding, according to experts, also help remove cells with damaged DNA (Photo: Pixabay)

Breastfeeding children may keep breast cancer at bay

Experts say every five months of going natural lowers the chance of developing breast tumours by two percent.

5 Aug 2017 5:31 PM IST

Thyroid cancer is a disease that you get when abnormal cells begin to grow in your thyroid gland (Photo: Pixabay)

Lump on neck could indicate thyroid cancer

Researchers say thyroid cancer is a disease that occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow in thyroid gland but has a...

5 Aug 2017 10:47 AM IST

Research, led by the Cambridge University found that targeting tumors directly through radiotherapy is a successful method in treating the whole breast (Photo: Pixabay)

Revolutionary breast cancer treatment shows fewer side effects

Researchers say targeting tumors directly with radiotherapy is as successful as treating the whole breast.

3 Aug 2017 1:13 PM IST

Tamoxifen lowers oestrogen levels and triggers the ovaries to produce higher quality eggs (Photo: Pixabay)

Breast cancer drug ups IVF success in older women

According to research one in five women who used the treatment were able to have a baby using their own eggs

16 Aug 2017 11:06 AM IST

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Lack of awareness leading India towards breast cancer epidemic

Women seek medical care extremely late due to lack of awareness about self-examination and cultural barriers.

15 Aug 2017 6:35 PM IST

Pepper also treats teeth and gum problems and acts as a mood elevator and prevents depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are the health benefits of pepper

From increasing nutrient absorption to stimulating appetite and acting as mood elevator, we list health benefits of...

14 Aug 2017 2:08 PM IST

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Many female cancer patients have sexual health concerns: study

The study is published in the European Journal of Cancer Care.

13 Aug 2017 1:31 PM IST

Study is the first to focus on gum diseases link to all cancers, and in an all-female population (Photo: Pixabay

UP tops India cancer cases, Maharashtra second

Speaking about UP, health experts blame it on the use of paan masala and tobacco.

13 Aug 2017 3:42 AM IST

According to experts from The University of Missouri, apart from shellfish and mushrooms, smoking doubled cadmium exposure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Substance found in tobacco, shellfish ups risk of womb cancer

Experts say cadmium which mimics estrogen in body increases risk of cancer by 22%

12 Aug 2017 2:13 PM IST