Zest for life, spirituality: The ''positive side'' of breast cancer
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Apr 15, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Here`s how pollution can be bad for your breasts
The University of Florida study found that for every one unit increase in fine particle concentration (PM2.5), a woman`s chance of having dense breasts was increased by 4 percent.
Apr 06, 2017, 10:04 AM IST
Ladies, take note! Commonly found chemical in plastics may increase breast cancer belligerence
The researchers studied the effects of BPS on estrogen receptor-alpha and the BRCA1 gene.
Apr 02, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
Maneka Gandhi suggests compulsory health check up for women to fight breast cancer
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi on Saturday said that her department has recommended introducing a compulsory health check ups for women to examined their breasts and ovaries for cancer.
Apr 01, 2017, 21:55 PM IST
Breast cancer surgeon Dr Raghu Ram conferred India's highest honour for medicine
Dr Raghu Ram, who is also the President of the Association of Breast Surgeons of India, became the youngest surgeon ever from the Telugu states to have been conferred with the Padma Shri.
Mar 29, 2017, 18:13 PM IST
Some hope for breast cancer patients with this diabetes drug
Over 70,000 people die from breast cancer in China every year, according to the national cancer centre.
Mar 19, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
ABC of Breast Health - Amitabh Bachchan launches mobile app to spread awareness on breast cancer
The actor, who is a tuberculosis and Hepatitis B conqueror, said that timely detection, treatment and awareness can held a person survive any disease.
Mar 16, 2017, 10:14 AM IST
Breast cancer: Taking contraceptives, colouring hair increase your risk
A new study suggests that dying hair or using hormonal contraceptives may increase the risk of breast cancer among women.
Mar 10, 2017, 13:25 PM IST
Alarming rise in breast cancer cases in India: Learn these prevention tips
Breast cancer develops in the form of lumps within the breast tissue.
Mar 08, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Cancer-related fatigue - Exercise and psychotherapy better than medication
Exercise and psychotherapy were associated with a 26 percent to 30 percent reduction in fatigue during and after cancer treatment, the study found.
Mar 07, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
Following the Mediterranean diet may alleviate risk of developing ER-negative breast cancer by 40%
International Journal of Cancer, said: "Our research can help to shine a light on how dietary patterns can affect our cancer risk.
Mar 06, 2017, 23:16 PM IST
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
