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Why Is Cancer Called Cancer? Tracing The Origins Of The Word
One of the earliest descriptions of someone with cancer comes from the fourth century BC. Satyrus, tyrant of the city of Heracleia on the Black Sea, developed a cancer between his groin and scrotum.
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Tatjana Patitz: 5 Points On 'The Original Supermodel'
Tatjana Patitz, the original supermodel of the 90s, died on Wednesday morning. She was 56. A representative of her family said the cause of death was metastatic breast cancer, according to 'Vogue'.
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Hyderabad-Based Cancer Surgeon Conferred With Prestigious UK Honour
Hyderabad-based Dr P Raghu Ram was conferred with the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of British Empire (OBE) on Wednesday, making him one of the youngest surgeons of Indian origin in over 100 years to get the honour. On behalf of Queen Elizabeth
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Black Panther 2 Will Not Recast Late Star Chadwick Boseman’s Character, Disney Says
Disney paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman by announcing that his pioneering role in "Black Panther" will not be recast in the sequel, as the company set out details of its upcoming Marvel superhero films and series.
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Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment And Much More
Colon which constitutes the lower part of the digestive system, are a part of lower intestines. Development of precancerous polyps originating from the colon or rectum leads to the development of colorectal cancer
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How An Indian-Origin Doctor In London Misled Patients For Breast, Vaginal Examinations
An Indian-origin doctor, who exploited women's cancer fears to carry out invasive intimate examinations, was found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women by a UK court on Tuesday.
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60% Head And Neck Cancer Cases Reported In India, Numbers Likely To Double By 2030
Thanks to increased consumption of tobacco in India, the country accounts for 60% of head and neck cancer cases in the world. Read more about head and neck cancers here.
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Scientists Find A Diabetes Drug That Can Treat Lung Disorders : Home Remedies For Pulmonary Fibrosis
Scientists have discovered that a drug, originally used for the treatment of diabetes, can reverse a fatal lung disorder. Using the drug metformin led to a lower fibrotic activity.
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Leukemia: 7 Important Symptoms In Children Leukemia
"Symptoms of leukemia can be a variable spectrum. But there are certain common symptoms of this disease which are persistent in 95% of the patients," says Dr. Gaurav Kharya.
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Vinod Khanna, The Poster Boy Of Cool. There Will Never Be Another
Vinod Khanna, who died on Thursday, began what was to be a tremendously successful career in films playing negative roles in films such as Purab Aur Paschim and Mera Gaon Mera Desh
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Ayurveda in Treating Cancer: 6 Herbs That Can Help Reduce Risks
AIIMS will be coming together with All India Institute of Ayurveda and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences to research on treating cancer with Ayurvedic drugs.
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Eating Celery & Broccoli May Support Breast Cancer Treatment
A group of researchers fromUniversity of Missouri have discovered that regular consumption of vegetables like celery and broccoli and also herbs like parley and thyme can reduce the risk of developingmetastasis that originates from breast cancer on women.
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Union Minister Sushma Swaraj Asks Envoy To Help Cancer-Stricken PIO In France
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today directed Indian Ambassador to France Mohan Kumar to make arrangements for the travel of a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) suffering from cancer to India after the man sought help through a video message on YouTube.
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Opinion: 10 Reasons Why Notes Ban Could Be A Sparrow's Belch In A Thunderstorm
Demonetisation tackles the symptom not the disease. The disease originates and is spread by our politicians - can we seriously expect the same politicians to get to the source of the cancer when the source is they themselves?
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Prostate Cancer Treatment May Double Dementia Risk: Study
Men with prostate cancer who are treated with testosterone-lowering drugs are twice as likely to develop dementia within five years as those whose hormone levels are not tampered with, researchers including one of Indian origin have found.
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Why Is Cancer Called Cancer? Tracing The Origins Of The Word
One of the earliest descriptions of someone with cancer comes from the fourth century BC. Satyrus, tyrant of the city of Heracleia on the Black Sea, developed a cancer between his groin and scrotum.
-
Tatjana Patitz: 5 Points On 'The Original Supermodel'
Tatjana Patitz, the original supermodel of the 90s, died on Wednesday morning. She was 56. A representative of her family said the cause of death was metastatic breast cancer, according to 'Vogue'.
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Hyderabad-Based Cancer Surgeon Conferred With Prestigious UK Honour
Hyderabad-based Dr P Raghu Ram was conferred with the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of British Empire (OBE) on Wednesday, making him one of the youngest surgeons of Indian origin in over 100 years to get the honour. On behalf of Queen Elizabeth
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Black Panther 2 Will Not Recast Late Star Chadwick Boseman’s Character, Disney Says
Disney paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman by announcing that his pioneering role in "Black Panther" will not be recast in the sequel, as the company set out details of its upcoming Marvel superhero films and series.
-
Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment And Much More
Colon which constitutes the lower part of the digestive system, are a part of lower intestines. Development of precancerous polyps originating from the colon or rectum leads to the development of colorectal cancer
-
How An Indian-Origin Doctor In London Misled Patients For Breast, Vaginal Examinations
An Indian-origin doctor, who exploited women's cancer fears to carry out invasive intimate examinations, was found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women by a UK court on Tuesday.
-
60% Head And Neck Cancer Cases Reported In India, Numbers Likely To Double By 2030
Thanks to increased consumption of tobacco in India, the country accounts for 60% of head and neck cancer cases in the world. Read more about head and neck cancers here.
-
Scientists Find A Diabetes Drug That Can Treat Lung Disorders : Home Remedies For Pulmonary Fibrosis
Scientists have discovered that a drug, originally used for the treatment of diabetes, can reverse a fatal lung disorder. Using the drug metformin led to a lower fibrotic activity.
-
Leukemia: 7 Important Symptoms In Children Leukemia
"Symptoms of leukemia can be a variable spectrum. But there are certain common symptoms of this disease which are persistent in 95% of the patients," says Dr. Gaurav Kharya.
-
Vinod Khanna, The Poster Boy Of Cool. There Will Never Be Another
Vinod Khanna, who died on Thursday, began what was to be a tremendously successful career in films playing negative roles in films such as Purab Aur Paschim and Mera Gaon Mera Desh
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Ayurveda in Treating Cancer: 6 Herbs That Can Help Reduce Risks
AIIMS will be coming together with All India Institute of Ayurveda and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences to research on treating cancer with Ayurvedic drugs.
-
Eating Celery & Broccoli May Support Breast Cancer Treatment
A group of researchers fromUniversity of Missouri have discovered that regular consumption of vegetables like celery and broccoli and also herbs like parley and thyme can reduce the risk of developingmetastasis that originates from breast cancer on women.
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Union Minister Sushma Swaraj Asks Envoy To Help Cancer-Stricken PIO In France
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today directed Indian Ambassador to France Mohan Kumar to make arrangements for the travel of a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) suffering from cancer to India after the man sought help through a video message on YouTube.
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Opinion: 10 Reasons Why Notes Ban Could Be A Sparrow's Belch In A Thunderstorm
Demonetisation tackles the symptom not the disease. The disease originates and is spread by our politicians - can we seriously expect the same politicians to get to the source of the cancer when the source is they themselves?
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Prostate Cancer Treatment May Double Dementia Risk: Study
Men with prostate cancer who are treated with testosterone-lowering drugs are twice as likely to develop dementia within five years as those whose hormone levels are not tampered with, researchers including one of Indian origin have found.
