Cancer Risk

Rising air pollution, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ground-level ozone, has prompted calls for India-specific research into its potential contribution to cancer risk, particularly gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, experts have said. While emerging international studies have linked long-term exposure to air pollutants with higher cancer risk, researchers have cautioned that the findings establish associations and do not prove that pollution causes GI cancers or explains the reported rise of cases among younger patients. The issue was discussed at a two-day international conference on colorectal and other GI cancers organised by the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in collaboration with the United Kingdom's The Christie NHS Foundation Trust here on October 10-11. Dr D S Rana, Chairman, Trust Society, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said the international collaboration between the hospital and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust represents an important step towards strengthening medical ...

Many people dismiss hoarseness as a cold, but if it lasts beyond a few weeks it could signal throat cancer, making early diagnosis and timely treatment critical for better outcomes

A new study reveals how polyamines such as spermidine alter protein synthesis in cancer cells, separating their healthy ageing effects from their tumour-promoting potential

Though the study didn't probe the cause of a higher or lower risk of certain cancers, researchers hypothesized that diets higher in fruit, vegetables, fiber and without processed meat could lower risk

From purple sweet potatoes to beans, a California-based gastroenterologist highlights five foods that may help reduce inflammation and support cancer prevention

Experts say refined sugars may do more than add calories because they can alter insulin response, raise cardiovascular risk and create conditions linked to cancer development

On World Cancer Day, doctors warn that long sitting hours, stress, poor sleep and processed diets linked to desk jobs may be increasing cancer risk among professionals in their 30s and 40s

Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome can analyse long stretches of DNA to predict how hidden genetic changes affect gene regulation, offering new clues to cancer, heart disease and mental illness

Changing lifestyles, nutritional gaps and untreated mental health issues are pushing chronic diseases into younger age groups across India

As tattoos grow in popularity, dermatologists warn of overlooked risks linked to hygiene, ink composition, immune reactions and long-term skin health

Generalising isolated laboratory findings to label eggs as unsafe is scientifically incorrect, says the food regulator in its clarification

Once seen as a disease of the wealthy, cancer now affects all regions, with a growing share of cases and deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries

While protein is vital for muscle and metabolism, excessive intake, especially from red and processed meats, may put your kidneys, heart, and even cancer risk on the line, experts caution.

Breast cancer is rising among women under 40, with aggressive subtypes becoming more common. Experts urge early awareness, genetic testing, and regular breast self-exams

India had a largely inconsistent growth in clinical research related to cancer since 2001, despite a strong economic growth, suggesting that development could be a contributing factor towards disparities among the low and middle-income countries in cancer research, according to a new study. Cancer cases and deaths are projected to surge in the coming decades with low and middle-income countries expected to bear a disproportionate burden. However, researchers, including those from the the Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group, said that clinical trials of cancer are disproportionally concentrated in high-income countries, even as previous evidence suggests an increase in trials among low and middle-income nations. The study, published in the journal 'CANCER', looked at disparities in the numbers and complexity of clinical trials over time and according to economic changes. Datasets from World Bank and ClinicalTrials.gov were analysed. Between 2001 and 2020, a total of 16,977 can

Breast cancer awareness month 2025: Cases of invasive lobular carcinoma are increasing nearly three times faster than other breast cancers, raising alarm over detection, diagnosis, and treatment gaps

The verdict comes amid over 70,000 pending claims accusing J&J of talc-related cancers, with many cases consolidated before a federal judge in New Jersey for pre-trial proceedings

In the last decade, more than a dozen types of cancer have risen among people under 50. Scientists don't have all of the answers, but research is starting to offer clues

A new WHO report urges governments around the world to adopt low-cost, high-impact steps to curb heart disease, cancer, diabetes and more, warning that delay will cost lives and strain economies

Heart disease is the leading cause of death across India, followed by respiratory infections and cancers, according to the Causes of Death: 2021-2023 report