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Budget relief on the label: Govt proposes to drop duty on rare disease drugsThe Indian budget proposes exempting seven rare disease drugs from import duties. This move aims to lower costs for expensive life-saving m...
ISRO chief S Somanath reveals battle with cancer, says he was diagnosed on day of Aditya Solar mission launchISRO Chief S Somanath disclosed in an interview that he was diagnosed with cancer on the day of the Aditya-L1 solar mission launch. He unde...
Breast cancer most 'inherited' cancers in the world: ReportAccording to Dr Sunny Jain, cancer care/oncology, senior consultant and HoD - oncology, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad, about five to 10...
Diabetes hampers response to cervical cancer treatment, new study revealsA study by the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) found that cervical cancer patients with diabetes, especially when combined with hyperte...
How did Jo Lindner die? He mentioned about testosterone replacement therapy in last postJo Lindner, better known as “Joesthetics", had over 8 million followers on Instagram and used to share posts on his training regiment. In h...
Your genes can reveal a lot about you: StudyIncreasingly, scientists are collecting large amounts of data to be kept in biobanks - repositories that store genetic data and other biosp...
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.
Cancer care is expensive; health insurance that covers cancer is not. Here’s how you can choose the right health insurance plan to protect yourself and your loved ones.Cancer looms as a major public health burden in India, with the number of cancer cases only projected to rise. So, are you protected? Have ...
Understanding Cardiac Amyloidosis: Check symptoms, causes and treatmentCardiac Amyloidosis is a rare condition that affects the heart and its ability to function properly. This article sheds light on the sympto...
Transitioning from the current one-cure-fits-all: Medicines for each other, preciselyHow often do we look for medicines that are commonly used to treat a particular disease? What if we looked for medicines to treat a particu...
ET Startup Awards 2020: Wingreens wins it for everyoneCompany's backend model helped generate jobs for women and had a big social impact.
Breast cancer rates are on the rise among young women and here's how you can prevent itIt is the most common cancer in most parts of India, both urban and rural.
Ovarian cancer can go undetected: Get a genetic screening for accurate resultsSymptoms like bloating or feeling full often may not necessarily mean you have ovarian cancer.
- Blocking a natural cell process may help control cancer
London, June 26 (IANS) Cancer tumours manipulate a natural cell process to promote their survival and controlling this may help stop progre...
Cancer may strike due to bad luck, not just an unhealthy lifestyleRandom changes or 'mistakes' in DNA when cells are dividing cause nearly two-third of all cancers in humans.
Stomach Cancer: Watch out for chronic indigestion, constant tirednessThe foremost risk factor for gastric cancer is not only diet but lifestyle as well.
Molecular diagnostic firm Myriad Genetics partners with Positive BioscienceThese tests will help screen for cancer risks and enable families of cancer patients to take various preventive measures.
Whole-genome sequencing can identify cancer-linked mutationsAbout 5 to 10 per cent of all cancers are caused by known inherited gene mutations. These mutations are passed down from generation to gene...
Bangalore-based Strand Life Science creates affordable cancer-detection kitBreast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among Indian women with approximately 1.5 lakh new patients being diagnosed every year.
Is it all right for firms like Myriad Genetics to patent genes?The US SC will rule on Monday on a case challenging some patents by a company that offers predictive genetictesting services for breast can...