NASA technology finds bacteria's role in breast cancer
Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California including one of Indian-origin conducted a new study on microbes that may be associated with a history of breast cancer.
Jun 25, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Obese fathers may raise high risk of cancer in daughters
A new study states that paternal obesity may raise cancer risk in daughters.
Jun 24, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
Bone drug may block breast cancer in high-risk women: Study
A new research has found out by the researchers from Australia's Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research that bone drug could prevent breast cancer in women who are at very high risk of developing the disease.
Jun 22, 2016, 00:22 AM IST
Stick to '5:2 diet' to cut breast cancer risk!
The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention study found that following a low-calorie diet for two days per week or a 5:2 dietcan lead to cancer-preventing changes in the breast tissue.
Jun 20, 2016, 15:53 PM IST
Smoking can hamper breast cancer treatment
Women who smoke are less likely to respond to breast cancer treatments in comparison to those who abstain from it, and on the contrary they may be negatively affected by it, says a study.
Jun 18, 2016, 15:04 PM IST
New weapon to beat breast cancer-Metformin!
For the study, the researchers examined clinical outcomes for 1,215 patients who were diagnosed and underwent surgical treatment for breast cancer between 1997 and 2013.
Jun 04, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
Janice Dickinson looks extremely thin amid health crisis
Model Janice Dickinson was spotted looking extremely thin, when she stepped out for a shopping trip with fiance Dr Robert 'Rocky' Gerner.
May 30, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Breast cancer drug also highly potent against leukaemia
Researchers found a novel therapeutic window that attacks the dependency of a cancer cell on its growth regulator.
May 18, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
Eating lots of fruits, veggies may reduce risk of breast cancer!
One should include lots of fruits and vegetables in their diet as they are good for health.
May 13, 2016, 16:10 PM IST
New drug may treat side effects of breast cancer
In a major breakthrough, a team of researchers led by a scientist of Indian-origin has designed for the first time a new drug that may reduce the side effects of breast cancer treatment.
May 10, 2016, 20:40 PM IST
Short sleep linked to poor breast cancer survival
One potential mechanism underlying this relationship is the adverse effect of poor sleep on inflammatory pathways, which may be a contributing factor in the development and progression of cancer, the researchers said.
May 07, 2016, 13:04 PM IST
Double mastectomy influenced by media coverage of celebs with breast cancer
A new study says that an increase in women with breast cancer choosing double mastectomy may be influenced by media coverage of celebrities.
Apr 20, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
Breast cancer gene mutation may hamper fertility
The study analysed the levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), an indicator of egg counts, in women with either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation.
Apr 20, 2016, 15:49 PM IST
Cartilage protein may lead to breast cancer development
Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP) is a protein that has been found in cartilage -- a connective tissue found in many areas of the body including joints between bones of elbows, knees and ankles.
Apr 17, 2016, 18:30 PM IST
Low fat diet can cut breast cancer risk
Also, heart disease mortality rate was seen to be lower in the dietary group.
New molecular marker can predict breast cancer risk
Researchers have identified a molecular marker that identifies proliferating cells in normal breast tissue and can predict a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, the leading cause of death in women with cancer worldwide.
Apr 08, 2016, 16:44 PM IST
Felt fear for first time after cancer diagnosis: Janice Dickinson
Model Janice Dickinson has opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis, saying she felt "fear" for the first time in her life when she received the news. EFF
Apr 07, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Long night fasting may cut risk of breast cancer recurrence
The findings showed that a short 'night fast' of less than 13 hours led to a 36 percent greater chance of tumours returning in women treated for early-stage breast cancer.
Apr 01, 2016, 13:15 PM IST
Janice Dickinson diagnosed with breast cancer
Former supermodel Janice Dickinson has revealed she has breast cancer. The 61-year-old announced the news of her diagnosis in an interview with dailymail.co.uk.
Mar 28, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
New pill can improve breast cancer diagnosis
Scientists have developed a pill that could significantly improve the imaging techniques involved in breast cancer and can better help in the diagnosis of the deadly disease -- the second most common cancer in women.
Mar 21, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
