University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre

Former MD Anderson president John Mendelsohn dead

John Mendelsohn was a Noble Prize winner for cancer researches and also the first to receive a USD 5 million yoga research grant.

Jan 09, 2019, 11:20 AM IST

Sugary Western diet ups breast cancer risk, says study

Previous studies have shown that dietary sugar intake has an impact on breast cancer development, with inflammation thought to play a role.

Jan 01, 2016, 19:01 PM IST

Leukemia tumour suppressor gene identified

Researchers have identified a gene that can act as a tumour suppressor for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a blood cancer striking mostly older individuals.

Sep 25, 2015, 14:12 PM IST