Sipping hot tea can increase cancer risk? Top doctor shares a surprising link and suggests a simple fixDrinking tea very hot, especially above 65°C, has been linked to an increased risk of oesophageal cancer. Studies show that consuming bever...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Zydus launches anti-cancer generic drug olaparib in IndiaThe drug will target specific genetic mutations prevalent in certain types of cancers, paving the way for a more tailored and effective tre...
13 Mar, 2024, 09.12 PM IST
Here is how plants defend against mutational damageResearchers from the University of Bergen and Colorado State University have discovered how plants avoid the accumulation of mutational dam...
06 Nov, 2023, 06.08 PM IST
New study finds link between Covid antiviral drug & virus mutationsA study published in the journal Nature has found a link between the COVID-19 antiviral drug molnupiravir and a pattern of mutations in the...
26 Sep, 2023, 07.45 PM IST
Gel nail polish dryers may cause cancer: StudyThese UV nail polish dryers are heavily used by nail salons.
08 Feb, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
How lung cancer arises in non-smokers revealedLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Environmental risk factors, such as exposure to radon, air pollution, ...
08 Sep, 2021, 12.45 PM IST
N440K coronavirus variant spreading more in southern states: CCMB studyA comprehensive analysis of coronavirus variants in the country and their evolution during the pandemic by the scientists presented in a re...
19 Feb, 2021, 09.42 PM IST
- Modified CRISPR technique treats diseases without cutting DNA
New York, Dec 8 (IANS) In what could remove a major hurdle to using gene editing technologies to treat human diseases, scientists have crea...
08 Dec, 2017, 04.57 PM IST
- Mars astronauts at increased risk of cancer: Study
New York, June 6 (IANS) Astronauts travelling to Mars or on long-term missions outside the protection of the Earth's magnetic field would f...
06 Jun, 2017, 01.45 PM IST
- New disease may provide hope for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's patients
London, Dec 25 (IANS) British researchers have discovered a new genetic disease which results in neuro-degeneration and help find treatment...
25 Dec, 2016, 12.21 PM IST
How X-ray damages DNA, causes cancer decodedThis discovery may enable doctors to identify which tumours have been caused by radiation, and investigate if they should be treated differ...
12 Sep, 2016, 05.46 PM IST
BJP government in Haryana drops chargesheet against Ashok KhemkaThe chargesheet against the 1991-batch officer has been dropped on the directive of the CM Manohar Lal Khattar, official sources said.
04 Nov, 2015, 03.32 PM IST
New mechanism behind infant epilepsy discoveredClinical trials are ongoing with a drug that, if successful, will compensate for the disrupted regulation and ameliorate the disease in chi...
05 Sep, 2015, 02.58 PM IST
Malaria increases risk of blood cancer in childrenThe parasite that causes malaria infects red blood cells and liver cells, while Burkitt's lymphoma originates in infection-fighting white b...
14 Aug, 2015, 04.59 PM IST
Low-dose radiation from X-rays, CT scans does not cause cancerHuman body has the ability to repair damage caused by exposure to low-dose radiation from X-rays, CT scans and other medical imaging, scien...
01 Jul, 2015, 06.40 PM IST
Japanese strawberry weighing 250 gm is world's heaviestA strawberry grown by a Japanese farmer that weighs a whopping 250 grams has won the Guinness World Records title for the heaviest strawber...
18 May, 2015, 10.25 AM IST
Robert Vadra-DLF deal: Haryana government serves chargesheet on Ashok KhemkaHaryana government has charge sheeted Ashok Khemka in connection with cancellation of mutation of a land deal between Robert Vadra and DLF ...
05 Dec, 2013, 03.51 PM IST