Cancer

A team of researchers have named almost 1000 chemicals, found in food and beauty products, that increase the risk of breast cancer.

Danielle Summer Jan 23, 2024

The study, led by Dr Trey Ideker, a professor in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, showcases the potential of artificial intelligence in unravelling the complexities of cancer drug responses.

Pragati Singh Jan 19, 2024

The experiment was carried out on lab-grown cells and mice.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 01, 2024

With its AI-powered technology, the company has developed a groundbreaking solution for identifying optimal drug treatments for individual dogs and cats with blood cancers.

Pragati Singh Dec 21, 2023

Absci, a drug and target discovery company, has been harnessing the power of deep learning AI to develop new and existing disease treatments.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 05, 2023

The UK government has chalked out a long-term plan to use AI to develop treatments for diseases with higher death rates through the AI Life Sciences Accelerator Mission.

Pratiti Nath Nov 01, 2023

The new therapy, known as glofitamab or Columvi®, has been approved by both the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Pragati Singh Oct 19, 2023

University of Rochester scientists successfully transfer genes leading to improved health and extended lifespan in mice, potentially unlocking secrets of ageing and lifespan enhancement in humans.

Pragati Singh Aug 30, 2023

The World Health Organisation has added over 500 lifesaving essential medicines to its essential list including the first approvals for multiple sclerosis.

Pratiti Nath Aug 10, 2023

The projected trajectory indicates that by 2025, more women will be diagnosed with lung cancer than men in the UK. Historically, lung cancer has been predominantly associated with male smokers.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jul 10, 2023

Loss of the Y chromosome has been linked to an increased risk of developing various cancers, with findings shedding light on the intricate relationship between ageing, genetics and cancer progression.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jun 26, 2023

Of people that have been diagnosed with iCCA at an early stage, 24 per cent are still alive five years after diagnosis.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jun 19, 2023

The new study funded by top US research organisations like the National Institutes of Health, Harvard Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer SPORE, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and others reveals that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes associated with breast and ovarian cancer can be detected without sequencing.

Pratiti Nath Jun 14, 2023

The drug is especially crucial for people with a BRCA gene mutation, a mutation branded as the "Jolie gene".

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jun 06, 2023

Around 25 per cent of 100 women in England will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after they are diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Jastine Beatrice Yap May 30, 2023

Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is one of the most lethal childhood brain cancers with a nearly 100 per cent rate of mortality within five years of diagnosis.

Jastine Beatrice Yap May 24, 2023

With the recent passing of legendary bassist, Andy Rourke, we take a look at the underlying symptoms of pancreatic cancer, aptly dubbed "the silent killer".

Taylor J. Mustafa May 22, 2023

The test requires just a urine sample, making it an affordable and non-invasive screening option. The technology behind the test uses a new type of nanoparticle with a protein-coating tagged with DNA sequences.

Jastine Beatrice Yap May 11, 2023

At present, there are no population-based tools to broadly screen for pancreatic cancer but those with a family history are at high risk for it.

Jastine Beatrice Yap May 09, 2023

Researchers in the UK have developed an AI tool that can predict whether an abnormal growth in thebody is cancerous or not.

Sadhna Yadav May 03, 2023

US-based pharmaceutical firm Moderna has said that vaccines against cancer and heart diseases could be ready by 2030

Sadhna Yadav Apr 10, 2023

Martina Navratilova retired from professional tennis in 2006.

Sakshi Gupta Mar 22, 2023

A recent study has made quite a few shocking revelations about the impact of Coca-Cola, Pepsi and other aerated drinks on men's sexual health.

Sadhna Yadav Mar 02, 2023

A new study has shed light on how food items that have become a part of our daily diet can increase the risk of cancer.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 03, 2023

A highly radioactive but tiny capsule has gone missing in Western Australia and has sent authorities on an urgent search.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 30, 2023

The survival chances of people with advanced cancer could double within a decade because of the new treatments, according to predictions by scientists.

Sadhna Yadav Nov 22, 2022

A new vaccine called DCVax has been shown to more than double the five-year survival rate of people with aggressive brain tumors.

Sadhna Yadav Nov 18, 2022

Newton-John was first diagnosed with cancer in 1992 and went on to become a leading advocate of cancer research.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Aug 10, 2022

A small but a significant trial of a drug in 18 rectal cancer patients gave a historical outcome.

Sadhna Yadav Jun 08, 2022

A large-scale study by scientists in the UK found that there was no increased risk of brain tumours in mobile phone users when compared to those who did not use one.

Sadhna Yadav Mar 30, 2022