Cancer

Childhood cancer survivors have fewer long-term side effects: study

NEW YORK: Better treatment strategies for pediatric cancers are helping survivors live longer, with fewer… Read More

UK doctor jailed for 15 years over unnecessary cancer operations

LONDON: A British breast surgeon who carried out unnecessary operations on 10 patients for personal… Read More

Imran announces to help ex-MQM leader Saleem Shahzad

KARACHI: Upon request of former leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Saleem Shahzad, Chairman Pakistan… Read More

Parental smoking linked to genetic changes in kids with cancer

SAN FRANCISCO: Parents who smoke may contribute to genetic changes in their kids that are… Read More

Obesity strongly linked to 11 types of cancer

NEW YORK: People who are obese have a greater risk of developing and dying from several… Read More

Six unbelievable health benefits of Oranges

Juicy and sweet (sometimes even tangy) fruit of citrus species, orange is rich in health… Read More

Researchers unveil advances in cancer diagnostics

PARIS: Scientists unveiled a test Monday for detecting pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms,… Read More

Study of cancer-causing toxins finds e-cigarettes much safer than smoking

LONDON: Consuming e-cigarettes is far safer and less toxic than smoking conventional tobacco cigarettes, according… Read More

Frozen lemons will help you get rid of diabetes, cancer, obesity

Aromatic and acidulous fruit, lemon is used in numerous health recipes because of its countless… Read More

World Cancer Day observed

KARACHI: World Cancer Day 2017 is being observed on Saturday with the theme of "We… Read More

Does depression boost the risk of cancer death?

PARIS: People who are frequently depressed or anxious may run a higher risk of dying… Read More

Nutella maker fights back on palm oil after cancer risk study

ALBA, ITALY: The $44 billion palm oil industry, under pressure in Europe after authorities listed… Read More

Dying your hair can lead to cancer!

There is a big chance for hairstylists, barbers and those who regularly dye their hair… Read More

Childhood cancer survivors may not get needed adult care

Children who’ve had cancer may be more likely to receive the follow-up care they need… Read More

Pakistani doctor transplants hope to millions for free

KARACHI: Camped on the baking concrete outside a gleaming transplant centre, Karachi's sick have come… Read More

Cancer to kill 5.5 mn women a year by 2030: report

PARIS: Cancer will kill 5.5 million women -- about the population of Denmark -- per… Read More

Everton to donate 200,000 pounds to Sunderland fan

LONDON: Everton have pledged to donate 200,000 pounds ($265,760) to five-year-old Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery… Read More

Childhood cancer survivors living longer, cancer-free

LONDON: Due to better treatments and better monitoring, childhood cancer survivors are living longer, healthier… Read More

Being overweight linked to eight more kinds of cancer: researchers

MIAMI, UNITED STATES: Being overweight can raise the likelihood of being diagnosed with cancers of… Read More

Murad meets Hanif Mohammad, inquires about health

KARACHI: Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah called on Pakistani cricket legend Hanif Mohammad… Read More