Shampoo ingredient can increase breast cancer risk
Even at low levels, a class of preservatives widely-used in consumer products like shampoos, cosmetics, body lotions, and sunscreens can contribute to development of breast cancer, suggests new research.
Oct 29, 2015, 00:39 AM ISTAlcohol intake may up breast cancer risk: Study
Alcohol intake increases the chances of developing breast cancer and this risk quadruples with the intake of each daily glass of wine or beer, a new study has warned.
Oct 24, 2015, 12:09 PM ISTOver 1, 000 women screened for breast cancer in Delhi
The week-long drive will also raise awareness among women, basically on the causes of breast cancer.
Oct 23, 2015, 23:52 PM ISTTest to predict risk of breast cancer spreading to brain
The aB-crystallin expression also predicted shorter survival after the initial breast cancer diagnosis and after the diagnosis of brain metastasis.
Oct 22, 2015, 14:42 PM ISTAlcohol found to increase risk of breast cancer
A new study involving more than 300,000 female volunteers confirms a link between alcohol intake and breast cancer.
Oct 22, 2015, 01:40 AM ISTAmerican Cancer Society eases mammogram guidelines
The society, which has for years taken the most aggressive approach to screening, issued new guidelines yesterday, recommending that women with an average risk of breast cancer start having mammograms at 45 and continue once a year until 54, then every other year for as long as they are healthy and likely to live another 10 years.
Oct 21, 2015, 14:47 PM ISTMisinformation about cancer disturbs Lisa Ray
There is so much misinformation out there that it's just shocking, says Lisa Ray.
Oct 20, 2015, 08:16 AM ISTSpurt in breast cancer in India: Improper lifestyle, stress main culprits
Dr Sahni shared some useful, yet informative tips on how women can reduce their risk of breast cancer.
Oct 19, 2015, 14:18 PM ISTBreast Cancer Awareness Month: Delhi moms join ‘FeedToDefeat’ campaign
Studies show that women who breastfeed for over a year, are five percent less likely to develop breast cancer.
Oct 19, 2015, 12:48 PM ISTAlzheimer's blood test comes closer to reality
The blood test has also shown promise in detecting other diseases, including Parkinsons's, multiple sclerosis and breast cancer
Oct 19, 2015, 08:12 AM ISTWatch: An educative film on 'Breast Cancer Awareness'
Breast cancer is one of the most dreaded disease across the world, and unfortunately not many are aware about it. Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh recently took to Twitter and shared the link of a short film made by Zoya Parvin and shot by Deepak Thomas.
Oct 17, 2015, 10:33 AM ISTRacial, ethnic backgrounds affect breast cancer: Study
It is believed that biology and genetics play a role in the development of certain types of cancers.
Oct 14, 2015, 09:25 AM ISTBreast cancer drug may protect against killer superbugs: Study
A common breast cancer drug could wipe out an antibiotic-resistant notorious superbug responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in different parts of the body, according to a new research.
Oct 13, 2015, 23:04 PM IST1 in 13 cancer patients in the world is from India: Report
India has around 1.8 million people suffering from cancer, with breast, cervical and oral cancers as the biggest killers.
Oct 13, 2015, 14:22 PM ISTBreast cancer: Lose weight to lower your risk
Being overweight doesn't just make you feel upset and frustrated. It can also have serious implications on your health. And one such ill effect of being obese is breast cancer.
Oct 05, 2015, 11:04 AM ISTBreast Cancer Awareness: Seven common myths busted!
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of the dreaded disease. Although awareness of the risks related to breast cancer is on the rise, there are various myths that people carry around.
Oct 02, 2015, 17:04 PM ISTSix ways to reduce breast cancer risk!
Six ways to reduce breast cancer risk!
Oct 02, 2015, 09:27 AM ISTBreast Cancer Awareness: Factors that may increase the risk of the disease
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the pink ribbon is the most prominent symbol of breast cancer awareness.
Oct 01, 2015, 20:42 PM IST