Tag: cancer
Trans fatty acids leads to higher risk of ovarian cancer
Trans fatty acid in processed foods are linked with a greater risk of ovarian cancer, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer...
MRI helps detect early signs of cancer in children
An MRI scan in people with heart disease is now said to help with assessing cancers in children. A new study has revealed that...
Indian scientists come up with hybrid compound to fight cancer
Scientists in India have synthesized a novel inorganic-organic hybrid compound that can inhibit breast, liver and lung cancer cells, which has opened up new...
Cancer drugs from genetically modified goats
A lot of research is going on to bring down the cost of cancer drugs. In a novel attempt, a group of researchers in...
Wearable patch for improved melanoma treatment
Patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy suffer from toxicity and side effects of repeated treatments. Though less invasive topical chemotherapies have emerged as alternatives, they...
Less risk for breast cancer in women becoming pregnant young
Women who become pregnant at a young age have a 30 per cent less risk of breast cancer, according to a latest study. Women...
Massive tumour weighing 3 KG removed from face
The doctors at the Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, removed a massive tumour weighing three kg, the size of an adult human head,...
Gene helps in regeneration of adult heart cells
A gene that allows cancers to spread has now found itself to trigger heart cell regeneration, which is not possible in adults. The researchers...
Wallflower could treat cancers; Study
Plant derived chemicals named cardenolides are known to treat heart disease and are also known as cancer therapies. However, the doctors prescribe the compound...
Revolutionary Blood test to detect cancer types
All types of cancers and their location can be detected by blood test, thanks to a new study. The research found that 50 types...
