Dietary soy products may boost survival in some women with breast cancer
Women with breast cancer who consumed high amounts of isoflavones had a 21 per cent lower risk of dying than women who consumed low amounts.
Mar 06, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
The truth about diet soda and breast cancer: What teenagers should show
A new study warns that diet soda can put teenagers at risk of breast cancer later in their life.
Mar 01, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
Indian scientists can make technology cheaper for breast cancer detection, says US scientist
Indians are incredibly good at making technology better, faster and cheaper," she said.
Feb 28, 2017, 19:08 PM IST
About 2.5 lakh estimated deaths due to cancer by 2020: Govt
Over a lakh lung cancer deaths and 75,000 fatalities due to breast cancer are estimated in the country by 2020, the government said on Tuesday.
Feb 07, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
Gene alteration can contribute to ovarian, breast cancer, says study
The study gene, known as EMSY, has some of the same functions as BRCA1 and BRCA2, which are known to protect against breast and ovarian cancer when normal.
Feb 01, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
Arjun Rampal's mother beats cancer, actor shares good news on Twitter!
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal is ecstatic that his mother has beaten cancer. Arjun's mother was reportedly suffering from breast cancer.
Jan 26, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
Luteolin in celery, broccoli lowers risk of triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers from the University of Missouri suggest that eating herbs such as thyme, parsley, and vegetables like celery and broccoli can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Jan 25, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
Tackling non-communicable diseases: Health Ministry to launch screening programme for NCDs next month
The programme, as a part of the National Health Mission, will focus on five common NCDs - hypertension, diabetes and cancers of oral cavity, breast and cervix - which account for over 60 per cent of all mortality in India.
Jan 25, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
It's exercise which can help you come out of side-effects of breast cancer drugs - Read how
The study says that a combination of weight training and 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity can be helpful.
Jan 19, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
Scientists design high precision DNA probes for breast cancer detection
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology - Guwahati relied on `magic bullets` of science, a class of molecules called aptamers, that can bind to virtually any molecule, clasping it in a firm lock-and-key fit.
Jan 18, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Breast lumps: What are they? Is it cancer?
Breast lumps can be caused by infections, injuries, cancer, breast cysts, etc.
Jan 13, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Breast cancer survivors should refrain from consuming smoked meat: Study
A new research suggests that frequent consumption of smoked, barbecued and grilled meat is not at all good for breast cancer survivors.
Jan 06, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
Vaccine shows promise in fight against breast cancer
This suggests that strategies that can restimulate the immune system to recognise and target HER2 early during cancer development may be effective treatment options.
Jan 04, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
Breast cancer: Lonely patients less likely to survive disease
Compared with socially integrated women, socially isolated women had a 40 per cent higher risk of recurrence, a 60 per cent higher risk of dying from breast cancer, and a 70 per cent higher risk of dying from any cause.
Dec 12, 2016, 14:28 PM IST
This depression drug can reduce joint pain in women with breast cancer
The researches conducted a trial to test whether duloxetine, a depression and anxiety drug, could alleviate pain caused by aromatase inhibitors
Dec 11, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
Breast cancer mortality rate continues to go down, says study
Breast cancer mortality declined in 39 out of 47 countries, including the United States and most developed European nations.
Dec 10, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
Global cancer cases up by 33% in last 10 years: Prostate cancer most common cancer in men; breast cancer in women
Between 2005 and 2015, cancer cases increased by 33 per cent, mostly due to population ageing and growth plus changes in age-specific cancer rates.
Dec 05, 2016, 11:40 AM IST
Researchers develop new device that may improve breast cancer surgery
A new cost-effective and portable pH-sensitive optical fibre device has been developed by researchers to distinguish breast cancer tissue from normal tissue.
Dec 03, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
Electro-acupuncture may improve sleep in women with breast cancer: Study
A new study suggests that electro-acupuncture may be effective in improving sleep quality in women who are suffering from breast cancer.
Nov 30, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
Tofu: Side effects you need to know!
We all know that tofu is an effective source of protien for those people who don't eat meat.
Nov 22, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
