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Topic: Cancer

‘I Am and I Will’ — World Cancer Day this year is all about commitment to positive thinking

World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February every year as an international awareness day to speak and stand for a cancer-free world.

Does coffee affect your biology? Yes, more than just waking you up

You’re reading this with a cup of coffee in your hand, aren’t you? Coffee is the most popular drink in many parts of the world.

UK scientists stumble upon cells in body that can cure all types of cancer

T-cells have special receptors that can destroy cells associated with cancers of lung, skin, bone, blood, colon, pancreas, kidney, breast, prostate, ovary, and cervix.

How mega science projects could help India become a $5 trillion economy

Industries based on physics & mega science projects reportedly generate over 16% of the total turnover in Europe, topping contributions from financial services.

Acupuncture and acupressure could reduce cancer-related pain, shows new study

Acupuncture by itself or in conjunction with acupressure is associated with reduced cancer pain and decreased use of analgesics.

Arsenic in their chapatis putting Bihar’s rural population at increased cancer risk

Study by scientists shows chapatis, which are a part of the staple diet in Bihar, can pose greater risk to the arsenic-exposed populations of Bihar.

Gargled saline water could now replace painful biopsies to detect oral cancer, tumours

Saliva test to detect oral cancer expected to cost between Rs 700 & Rs 7,000. Average cost of oral biopsy in India currently varies between Rs 5,000 & Rs 25,000.

Team led by Indian-origin scientist finds way to better predict disease risk from DNA codes

Study, published in journal iScience, explained why only certain DNA elements from within our vast genome get ‘switched on’ and how they put humans at risk of diseases.

Coffee lovers have 50% less chance of developing most common type of liver cancer: Study

The UK-based study suggests that antioxidants and caffeine present in coffee is likely to cut risks of hepatocellular carcinoma by half.

Targeted therapy can weaponise cells to kill cancer, says oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee

Speaking at ThePrint's Off The Cuff, Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee speaks about advanced cancer treatment, its dilemmas, ethics surrounding clinical trials.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.