Amitabh Bachchan's co-star was misdiagnosed with TB, found she had stage 3 cancer: 'I took Rs 5 from doctors'Veteran actress Nafisa Ali recently opened up about her prolonged struggle with peritoneal and ovarian cancer, which was worsened by repeat...
28 Sep, 2025, 08.28 PM IST
Americans eating ultra-processed foods like bread, soda, and noodles at higher risk of lung cancer, says new studyA US study reveals a link between ultra-processed food and lung cancer. People consuming more such foods face a higher risk. The research t...
31 Jul, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2025: What is this year's theme? Know its significanceWorld Cancer Day, observed on February 4, highlights cancer awareness and calls for personalized care under the theme 'United by Unique.' T...
04 Feb, 2025, 09.30 AM IST
'Today' show's Jill Martin opens up about breast cancer diagnosis. This is what she said‘Today’ show's Jill Martin has shared about her breast cancer journey, starting with a diagnosis last month. She discovered a BRCA gene mut...
17 Jul, 2023, 11.08 PM IST
Women's health issues need special attentions; Make sure your health insurance cover addresses theseA WHO report indicated that 4.7 million women died from non-communicable diseases in 2012; these deaths were more significant in low-middle...
08 Mar, 2023, 10.27 AM IST
UTIs, osteoporosis & depression: Common diseases that women are prone toSeveral health conditions affect women more than men.
07 Mar, 2023, 06.10 PM IST
One in 10 Indians to get cancer in lifetimeLower socio-economic status is associated with oral and cervical cancer while urbanization, improvement in education and increasing disposa...
05 Feb, 2020, 11.30 AM IST
Cancer taught Manisha Koirala to value life; actress said disease made her kinder, gentlerThe 48-year-old actress won a tough battle against ovarian cancer in 2012.
28 Jan, 2019, 01.06 PM IST
Sitting for long hours at your desk? It can kill youProlonged uninterrupted sitting leads to health risks like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and all-cause mortality.
03 Sep, 2018, 04.28 PM IST
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.
06 Feb, 2018, 03.33 PM IST
Why women should take abdominal pain seriouslyWomen between puberty and menopause are most likely to develop ovarian cysts. They have the potential to turn cancerous.
03 Jun, 2016, 11.53 AM IST
RNA sequencing test for cancer treatment launchedThe sequencing test is based on whole RNA sequencing and enhances the utility of comprehensive genomics profile manifold, bringing genomics...
21 Jan, 2016, 04.49 PM IST
About 18 per cent women in India affected by PCOS: StudyPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a prevalent endocrine disorder in women and the leading cause of infertility nowdays.
01 Sep, 2015, 11.52 AM IST
Ovarian cancer: Are you at risk?Ovarian cancer is diagnosed annually in nearly a quarter of a million women globally. How aware are you about the disease? Take this quiz t...
20 Jul, 2015, 12.55 PM IST
More Indian women than men are diagnosed with cancer every yearIn the past four years, 62-65% of cancer-related insurance claims were for women while it was only between 35-38% for men.
04 Feb, 2015, 11.53 AM IST
Cancer survival rate in India among the lowest in the worldThe study by an international team of doctors tracked the cancer patients from 67 countries, including India, between 1995 and 2009.
07 Dec, 2014, 02.18 AM IST
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.
22 Apr, 2014, 11.27 AM IST