Health experts alarmed by GST cut on beedis, demand uniform taxationHealth experts have criticised the government’s move to cut GST on beedis from 28% to 18% while keeping other tobacco products at 40%. They...
07 Sep, 2025, 11.16 AM IST
Why is cancer becoming shockingly common among Indians in their 20s and 30s? Oncologists blame this virusCancer doctors in India are raising concerns about rising HPV-related cancers among young adults. Cases of cervical, oral, and throat cance...
29 Jun, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
HMPV reaches India: Is there a vaccine to combat the virus spreading across the world?Union Health Ministry confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in India, with infants diagnosed in Bengaluru. Both are recovering. The ...
06 Jan, 2025, 05.29 PM IST
India may have to battle a 'tsunami' of chronic diseases like cancer due to globalisation, predicts US oncologistIndia will have to utilise the tech boom to safeguard her citizens from health scares, suggests experts.
19 Jan, 2023, 09.06 AM IST
Hydroxychloroquine given under supervision, side effects can be addressed, says Indian-American doctorConsidered one of the most influential Indian-American community leaders in the US, Dr Bharat Barai alleged that certain people and media a...
26 May, 2020, 02.02 PM IST
View: Coronavirus is feeding off other treatmentsExperts have red-flagged serious setbacks to the fight against cancer and TB, both already grappling with dropouts due to traumatic side-ef...
30 Apr, 2020, 10.51 PM IST
Covid outbreak hinders cancer treatment in hospitalsOncologists recommend deferment of non-critical surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy sessions taking into account the low immunity levels ...
07 Apr, 2020, 08.54 PM IST
Non-smokers can get lung cancer and the reasons are around usLung cancer in non-smokers not only has a different set of possible causative agents, but also a different behaviour and treatment outcome.
19 Sep, 2017, 12.23 PM IST
Don't ignore that persistent back-ache! It could be the first sign of lung cancerWatch out for air pollution, second-hand smoking and background radiation.
31 Jan, 2017, 11.47 AM IST
Entrepreneurs with social mission: Four Indian startups that are fighting cancerCancer research has set off a raging debate between entrepreneurs with a social mission and investors who sense ripe business potential.
01 Jul, 2016, 02.59 PM IST
World No Tobacco Day: 15% Bengaluru PU students consume tobaccoIn Karnataka, 30% of the adult population, estimated at 1.5 crore is addicted to some form of tobacco.
31 May, 2016, 12.38 PM IST
For first time, tobacco use is down in country: Family health surveyThe use of tobacco, the leading cause of preventable death, has for the first time begun to decline across country.
08 Mar, 2016, 12.22 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
Tobacco indeed causes cancer: Kerala medical communityEconomic burden for four specific diseases including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, tuberculosis, and respiratory disease in Kerala for t...
09 Apr, 2015, 01.57 PM IST
Ban sale of loose cigarettes: Voice of Tobacco Victims Kerala to PMVictims of tobacco use and their doctors, brought together under umbrella of Voice of Tobacco Victims Kerala, have appealed to PM to ban sa...
15 Jan, 2015, 06.10 PM IST
- Entrepreneurs opt for co-investing for better valuations
Latching on to an upswing in entrepreneurship, many start-ups are opting for co-investing, where two or more funds invest in a funding roun...
22 Sep, 2011, 04.14 AM IST
- Chief Ministers of 11 states to support an anti-tobacco campaign
Chief Ministers of 11 states in India have pledged their support to Voice of Tobacco Victims (VOTV), a national campaign against chewing to...
20 Jul, 2011, 12.10 PM IST