A pill that doubles survival: Revolution's FDA-approved drug gives pancreatic cancer patients a fighting chanceThe US FDA has approved Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug Rasonque. This once-daily pill doubles survival for patients with adva...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by Henry Miller: 'Destiny is what you are supposed to do in life. Fate is what kicks you in the ass to make...' - American novelist’s powerful wisdom on finding your purpose, facing adversity and understanding life’s unexpected turnsQuote of the day by Henry Miller: Renowned for his audacious lifestyle and innovative storytelling, American author Henry Miller profoundly...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccinesMerck and Moderna's personalized cancer vaccine shows promise for melanoma patients. This new treatment trains the immune system to target ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
'Most young people ignore them': Harvard liver doctor warns of 7 early signs of colon cancer as 'cases double under age of 55'Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for adults under fifty-five. Persistent changes in bowel habits and blood in stools a...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Yellowed white T-shirts and sweat stains are a thing of the past; add a tablet from your medicine cabinet to your laundryYellow stains on white shirts result from sweat and antiperspirant reactions. The popular aspirin hack involves dissolving tablets in water...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
AstraZeneca to license lung cancer drug from China's Dizal PharmaceuticalDizal Pharmaceutical shares rose significantly after announcing a major drug rights deal. AstraZeneca will pay $600 million upfront for glo...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
If you are sitting for over 30 mins at work: A new study warns this everyday office habit increases cancer risk; advises light movement for one hour a dayCancer risk of sitting too long: A study of over 91,000 UK Biobank participants has found that each additional hour of prolonged, uninterru...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Colon Cancer in Young Adults: Why are cases rising under 50 and how does stiff colon tissue increase early-onset risk?Colon Cancer in Young Adults: Colon cancer in young adults is rising fast. Cases in people under 50 have nearly doubled since the 1990s, ac...
13 Mar, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Catchable cancer rising in US? Here's all you need to knowUS oncologists are increasingly concerned about a rise in cancers linked to infections, particularly those associated with sexually transmi...
19 Sep, 2024, 05.52 PM IST
Biden using his final months in office to promote 'moonshot' initiative to reduce cancer deathsPresident Joe Biden is focusing on his "moonshot" initiative to halve U.S. cancer deaths by 2047. Visiting New Orleans, Biden will promote ...
13 Aug, 2024, 10.04 AM IST
'Unheard-of' cancer drug trials slow tumor growth, extend life of patientsThe new study would change how medicine was practiced, cancer specialists said.
08 Jun, 2022, 07.25 PM IST
Chadwick Boseman's death sparks conversation about colon cancer. Know causes, treatment of diseaseThe 'C' word has taken the world by storm.
05 Sep, 2020, 06.11 PM IST
Running on a treadmill, exercising for 15 hrs a week can lower colon cancer risk in menPhysical activity was associated with a lower risk of breast cancer in women.
27 Dec, 2019, 06.53 PM IST
Wish to live a long life? Get colorectal cancer screening done at 45With rise in cases, the new American Cancer Society guideline has revised the screening age from 50 to 45.
12 Jun, 2018, 12.53 PM IST
Stand up during work hours to stay fitIf you sit all day at work, you may want to pay attention to the first-ever UK guidelines designed to curb health risks of too much cumulat...
31 May, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
New screening strategy may spot ovarian cancer earlyScientists have developed a new screening strategy for ovarian cancer that can accurately detect the disease before it becomes lethal.
26 Aug, 2013, 03.08 PM IST
- Piramal completes Phase-I trials of new cancer molecule
Piramal Healthcare today said it has completed the first phase of clinical trials of a new oral drug for treating cancer and will move to t...
22 May, 2012, 03.21 PM IST