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After-effects of chemotherapy nerve damage could be prevented by...

Researchers are now planning clinical trials on humans following successful experiments on rats.

16 Sept 2017 1:56 PM IST

The number of cats in Japan admitted to shelters has dropped by around 70 percent (Photo: AFP)

Cat faeces may cause cancer, Parkinson's disease, says study

According to research, toxoplasma gondii, which is sheds in feline stools, may alter more than 1,000 genes associated...

16 Sept 2017 10:34 AM IST

Atrial fibrillation is the result of obesity-related metabolic changes but there is also a second cause (Photo: AFP)

Abdominal fat ups cancer risk in women

According to the researchers, this is due to an increase in insulin, which is known to disrupt hormone production.

15 Sept 2017 2:02 PM IST

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Fast food could help prevent melanoma: study

12 Sept 2017 3:21 PM IST

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Australian researchers say they can stop melanoma spreading

The results will change the way melanoma patients are treated.

11 Sept 2017 11:15 AM IST

Humble hot dog can trace its roots to New Yorks Ellis Island (Photo: Pixabay)

Beer, hotdog consumption increases risk of colon cancer

The research also found that whole grains, such as brown rice or whole-wheat bread, reduce colorectal cancer risk.

9 Sept 2017 10:21 AM IST

The cancerous rashes, according to experts, look similar to those caused by psoriasis or eczema. (Photo: Pixabay)

Certain kind of body rashes could indicate cancer

According to researchers, in rare cases rashes that look like psoriasis or eczema could indicate cancer.

8 Sept 2017 3:20 PM IST

Researchers who created the beer were inspired by the fruits incorporated in making certain Chinese alcohols (Photo: Pixabay)

Alcohol manufacturers misrepresenting its link to cancer, says study

According to research, booze manufacturers are 'misleading' the public despite strong evidence of the risks.

8 Sept 2017 1:11 PM IST

According to research, proteins release in humans could be triggered by a pill containing a known compound named Yoda 1.

Immunotherapy, chemo mix by Merck shows extended lung cancer gains

US regulators approved drug cocktail in May but limited clinical trial data means questions remains whether it will...

8 Sept 2017 8:30 AM IST

Cancer tumours manipulate a natural cell process to promote their survival (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer detection became faster with this new device

Researchers from University of Texas, Austin invent powerful tool that rapidly and accurately identifies cancerous...

7 Sept 2017 8:01 AM IST

The funds will help in making the cancer facility better.

Stroke survivors are at greater risk of cancer

Researchers find stroke survivors are most frequently diagnosed with cancer in the colon, lung and prostate regions.

7 Sept 2017 7:32 AM IST

Findings point out the importance of screening for and treating depression even years after someone is diagnosed with heart disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaginal oestrogen not linked to cancer or heart disease risks

The results of the study suggest that the use of vaginal oestrogen may not actually carry the same health risks as use...

6 Sept 2017 8:21 AM IST