Four in 10 cancer cases globally linked to preventable causes: WHO–IARC studyA new global analysis by the WHO and IARC reveals that up to 37% of new cancer cases in 2022, approximately 7.1 million, were linked to pre...
07 Feb, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Type 2 diabetes linked to rising cancer cases worldwide, studies suggestDiabetes and cancer are two of the four major non-communicable illnesses identified by WHO, with overlapping risk elements and biological f...
27 Nov, 2025, 10.51 PM IST
Liver cancer: 3 in 5 cases are preventable, experts reveal what we're doing wrong and how obesity is fueling the crisisLiver cancer: A recent Lancet study reveals that 60% of liver cancer cases are preventable, urging immediate action against rising obesity,...
05 Aug, 2025, 11.20 AM IST
New cases of breast cancer could be up 38 pc by 2050 globally; related deaths by 68 pc: StudyBy 2050, breast cancer cases and deaths are expected to rise significantly, particularly in countries with low human development index. Res...
24 Feb, 2025, 10.46 PM IST
Cancers in head and neck rising, account for 26% cases in India: StudyA recent study conducted by the Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation revealed that around 26% of cancer patients in India have tumors in the head ...
27 Jul, 2024, 02.43 PM IST
Johnson & Johnson agrees to $700 million settlement over talc productsJohnson & Johnson has agreed to a $700 million settlement with 42 US states and Washington, DC, over allegations of misleading consumers ab...
12 Jun, 2024, 11.23 PM IST
Cancer mortality sees increase in women but declines in men, finds studyThe cancer mortality trend in India has decreased by 0.19 per cent annually among men but increased by 0.25 per cent among women, which tra...
29 Jul, 2023, 11.40 AM IST
Tata Memorial Centre, doctors from 11 institutes develop low-cost clinical intervention for cancer treatment"The research has suggested there is a window of opportunity just prior to, during, and immediately after surgical removal of primary cance...
12 Sep, 2022, 10.50 PM IST
View: How to test Covid-19 rationallyA clinical trial of drugs today is often based on Bayesian statistics. However, Bayesian logic is often forgotten by policymakers, resultin...
15 May, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
Abdominal pain, heartburn could be subtle signs of stomach cancer; essential for patients to master food portion controlGastric cancer develops over many years with no obvious symptoms at the start.
02 Feb, 2019, 03.50 PM IST
- Cancer Protect Plan: A ray of light amidst the darkness
There are more than 100 types of cancers. Types of cancer are usually named for the organs or tissues where the cancer forms.
14 Mar, 2017, 11.35 AM IST
US health department wants ayurveda cures for cancer documentedSeveral issues pertaining to traditional medicine, especially ayurveda, were discussed at the meeting and the expression of interest to doc...
18 Oct, 2016, 11.32 AM IST
Over 20% of Indians suffer from chronic diseases: ReportAs per WHO, non-communicable diseases or chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart ailments, respiratory diseases, diabetes, kill 38 mn peopl...
04 Oct, 2016, 04.50 PM IST
Ovarian cancer: Are you at risk?Ovarian cancer is diagnosed annually in nearly a quarter of a million women globally. How aware are you about the disease? Take this quiz t...
20 Jul, 2015, 12.55 PM IST
Nine simple tips to cut cancer riskA report says that plant-based diets, which are high in natural nutrients, could reduce cancer risk drastically. Here are some food choices...
06 Jul, 2015, 07.52 AM IST
Worldwide spending on cancer equivalent to Hong Kong's GDP: ReportThe report has said that it is estimated that from 2008 to 2030, cancer incidence will rise by 65 per cent in high-income countries.
03 Feb, 2015, 05.24 PM IST
- DIPP for extending provision of Compulsory Licences beyond cancer drugs
The move will drastically reduce prices of key drugs, but at the same time, jeopardise the plans of multinational drug companies.
05 Mar, 2013, 05.00 AM IST