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
Colon Cancer linked to marathons, half-marathons, long-distance running? Read shocking detailsCancer research study comes amid heightened concerns about a rise in colon and rectal cancer rates among adults younger than 50, a populati...
20 Aug, 2025, 05.12 PM IST
Why over 15 million born between 2008–2017 may develop gastric cancer in their lifetime; Study makes alarming predictionA global study warns of a potential surge in gastric cancer cases. Millions born between 2008 and 2017 are at risk. India may have the seco...
07 Jul, 2025, 09.01 PM IST
Narrative claiming vapes, e-cigarettes healthier alternatives are misleading: ExpertsExperts have raised concerns about the portrayal of e-cigarettes as healthier alternatives to tobacco, warning they can lead to traditional...
28 Jul, 2024, 06.53 PM IST
Cancer update: 'Western diet' responsible for rising colorectal cancer?Diet may be pivotal factor behind rising colorectal cancer among young adults. Researchers at Ohio State University have pointed out at "We...
05 Jun, 2024, 01.09 AM IST
Ovarian cancer can metastasize rapidly in elderly patients: StudyThe researchers used a chemotherapy-induced senescent model to study this phenomenon, Bengaluru-based IISc said in a press release.
19 Jan, 2024, 11.34 PM IST
Indian-American oncologist selected as White House fellow to spearhead cancer initiativesIndian-American cancer physician Kamal Menghrajani has been selected as a White House Fellow for the 2023-2024 class. She will be working a...
28 Sep, 2023, 11.32 PM IST
An increasing number of Indians are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer: StudyIndians in their late 40s must go through screenings to prevent a late diagnosis.
02 Mar, 2023, 09.42 AM IST
Cases of cancer in adults under 50 on the rise globally. A look at causes & possible risk factorsThe researchers predict that this risk level will continue to climb in successive generations.
08 Sep, 2022, 07.36 PM IST
Oral cavity & lungs cancer common in Indian men, women suffer from cervix & breast tumourPoor survival rate can be attributed to a delay in diagnosis, poor availability and access to treatment centres.
04 Feb, 2020, 10.27 AM IST
World Cancer Day: Watch out, men! Blood in urine, unexplained abdomen pain could hint at tumourOn World Cancer Day, here's a quick guide to 5 lesser-known cancers in men.
04 Feb, 2019, 12.50 PM IST
- 'Blue light' from LEDs may trigger breast, prostate cancer: Researchers
London, April 28 (IANS) Reigniting the debate over exposure to the "blue light" emitted by outdoor LED screens and heightened risk of cance...
28 Apr, 2018, 10.17 AM IST
BLT's annual play Maya Bazaar is theatre for a causeThe production, which will be performed across multiple venues in Bengaluru on all weekends till December 24
18 Nov, 2016, 05.45 PM IST
Cancer cases to rise by 75 per cent in 20 yearsCancer cases worldwide are forecast to rise by 75 per cent and reach close to 25 million in the next two decades.
14 Dec, 2015, 03.43 PM IST
HCG acquires land for cancer hospital in Vadodara; scouting in Bhavnagar and SuratIt would be a 100 bed cancer hospital at Vadodara to be build at a total cost of Rs 50 crore.
12 Sep, 2013, 02.38 PM IST
Tobacco responsible for rise in head, neck cancer cases: GCRIAn estimated 35% of the 45,000 new cancer cases registered in Gujarat every year are that of the head and neck due to high tobacco consumpt...
03 Jun, 2013, 10.21 AM IST
- 323 million Indians to be above 65 years by 2050
There will be 323 million in India by 2050 in the 65-plus age group as per a report by The Economist Intelligence Unit.
05 Oct, 2012, 08.08 PM IST