Tag: cancer
Lung Cancer: Know The Things That Matter
Lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. In India, alone, lung cancer accounts for a majority cancer burden, with 1 in 68 males falling victim to it. Moreover, several sources state that around 80 per cent of lung cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Having said that, medical science and the healthcare fraternity has done a lot of progress to reduce the burden of lung cancer and to save as many lives as possible. ....
After Battling Cancer For 9 Years, Actress Saranya Sasi Bids Goodbye
It's all over for actress Saranya Sasi who after battling cancer for nine years, breathed her last at a private hospital here, said industry sources on Monday. ....
High Stress Levels, Dietary Habits Leading To High Prevalence Of NCDs In Andhra Pradesh And Telangana
A survey highlighted that Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have a 16.19 per cent prevalence of key NCDs which is higher than the national average of 11.62 per cent. ....
How Lung Cancer Arises In Non-smokers?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has revealed the mystery of how lung cancer arises in people who have never been smokers and may guide the development of more precise clinical treatments. The genomic analysis of lung cancer in people with no history of smoking has found that a majority of these tumors arise from the accumulation of mutations caused by natural processes in the body. ....
James Michael Tyler, Best Known As Gunther From 'Friends,' Passes Away After Battle With Prostate Cancer
James Michael Tyler, an actor known for his portrayal of Gunther on 'Friends', died of prostate cancer, his manager confirmed. He was 59. ....
Men, Transgenders Also At Risk Of Breast Cancer: Experts
While breast cancer among women is well known, men as well as transgenders can also be at risk, said experts on Thursday. ....
Kannada Actress Rishika Raj Donates Hair To Cancer Patients, Wins Hearts
Popular actress Rishika Raj, who shot to fame after 'Tagaru', has donated 14 inches of her hair for cancer patients. ....
Mitchell Starc Wanted To Quit Test Cricket; Shane Warne's Criticism Didn't Help
Australian pace bowler Mitchell Starc has said that he had reached a point in his career last year when he didn't really want to play Test cricket. Starc also made it apparent that the criticism from former spin wizard Shane Warne ahead of the Ashes had not gone down well with him. ....
Pele Returns To Hospital For Cancer Treatment
Pele has been readmitted to hospital for ongoing cancer treatment, the Brazilian football legend said on Sunday. ....
Are Our Genes Linked With Oral Health?
While bad lifestyle choices are usually blamed for the poor dental health, it turns out that genes may also have a role to play in the oral health.....
