GSK to buy US biotech firm IDRx for up to $1.15 billionBritish drugmaker GSK agrees to acquire Boston-based biopharmaceutical firm IDRx for up to $1.15 billion, with an initial $1 billion paymen...
13 Jan, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
Big chase for a cancer drug: The urgent need for affordable Keytruda alternativesKeytruda, a cancer treatment drug, has achieved $25 billion in global sales. Its mechanism boosts the immune system to fight cancer. In Ind...
26 Oct, 2024, 10.30 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
ISRO Chief S Somnath reveals he was diagnosed with stomach cancer; 8 gastrointestinal tumour red flagsThe ISRO head revealed that he received this devastating diagnosis on the same day Aditya-L1 was launched. He later underwent an operation ...
04 Mar, 2024, 08.40 PM IST
Colon cancer often detected only in advanced stages, 10 % of patients are younger than 50 yrsAccording to the Mayo Clinic, colon or bowel cancer refers to the growth of malignant cells in the colon or the large intestine.
16 Nov, 2023, 09.37 AM IST
From promoting a healthy gut to reducing risk of breast cancer, 5 reasons to have more walnutsWalnuts have antioxidants, Vitamin E, melatonin, and plant compounds known as polyphenols that can reduce bad cholesterol.
27 Apr, 2023, 04.01 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
Persistent stomach problems? You may need to get an esophagogastroduodenoscopy doneThis test identifies and treats problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract.
17 Jan, 2023, 11.25 AM IST
Tumour vanishes in all 12 rectal cancer patients in rare medical trial resultBesides their tumours disappearing completely, none of the participants reported any severe side-effects either, says the research paper pu...
08 Jun, 2022, 02.42 PM IST
Adding walnut to your plate can prevent inflammation caused by stomach ulcersHelicobacter pylori infection can cause stomach cancer and peptic ulcer disease.
10 Feb, 2021, 05.03 PM IST
Suffering from breast cancer? Here are 10 foods that will prevent itLead a healthy and disease-resistant life with a diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and dairy products.
27 Jul, 2016, 04.58 PM IST
Top 10 foods that prevent breast cancerBy 2020, the number of breast cancer cases will jump to an alarming figure & one in every eight women would run the risk of developing the ...
16 Aug, 2015, 02.32 PM IST
Oral chemotherapy raises hope for stomach cancer patientsA combination of low dose tablets taken orally promises to be not just a cost effective chemotherapy but is showing positive results in sur...
28 Jul, 2015, 09.59 AM IST
17 foods to detoxify your systemThe festive season is over and so should the indulgence in unhealthy foods. This is the perfect time to recharge your body and detoxify it.
27 Jul, 2015, 03.00 PM IST
Daily aspirin can block growth of breast cancer: StudySushanta Banerjee and his team found that aspirin may ensure conditions around cancer stem cells are not conducive for reproduction.
12 Jun, 2015, 01.37 PM IST
Typhoid control key to prevent gallbladder cancer in IndiaThe findings establish for the first time the causal link between bacterial infection and gallbladder cancer.
29 May, 2015, 02.03 PM IST
Asia-Pacific region's first robotic facility for neurosurgeryAmrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi today claimed it has become the first healthcare facility in Asia-Pacific region to use robotic...
18 Feb, 2015, 07.16 PM IST