Cancer

Reasons for blood in your urine

Seeing blood when you pee can be alarming. Most of the time, the issue is not serious. In some cases, though, it points to a bigger health problem. Here is what you should know.
24 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Over 50? These problems can sneak up on you

Ageing is a natural phenomenon. We develop many health issues as we age. Here are some growing-up issues to watch for:
11 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Small experimental drug trial sees cancer remission in all patients

A small drug trial conducted in the US found every patient treated in the experiment had their rectal cancer successfully go into remission.
7 June 2022, 10:16 AM

Directives issued for Savar BSCIC tannery owners to prevent solid waste smuggling

The authorities have warned those involved in smuggling of solid waste from BSCIC tannery industrial estate in Savar and issued directives for the owners.
29 April 2022, 09:22 AM

Slow poisoning from food served in printed or used paper

From village to town, printed and used paper is widely used in Bangladesh to serve food, especially street food. But the real question is how safe it is for our health. The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has also warned about using printed paper and polythene for serving oily and warm food, but the implementation of the decision is not properly regulated.
23 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Heat-cam exhibit alerts tourist to breast cancer

A tourist discovered she had breast cancer after an interactive heat-cam exhibit revealed a tumour during a family trip to a museum in Edinburgh.
27 October 2019, 04:56 AM

Study finds possible link between sugary drinks and cancer

People who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a higher risk of developing cancer, although the evidence cannot establish a direct causal link, researchers have said.
11 July 2019, 12:15 PM

US jury orders Monsanto to pay $290mn to cancer patient over weed killer

A California jury orders chemical giant Monsanto to pay nearly $290 million for failing to warn a dying groundskeeper that its weed killer Roundup might cause cancer.
11 August 2018, 04:36 AM

Iron supplements may cause cancer: Study

New European research suggests that two common compounds found in iron supplements could increase the growth of a known biomarker for cancer.
13 April 2018, 05:16 AM

Blood test to detect 8 cancers early gives promising results

Scientists are reporting progress on a blood test to detect many types of cancer at an early stage, including some of the most deadly ones that lack screening tools now.
19 January 2018, 05:19 AM

Obesity, overweight multiplies risk of cancer and heart disease, especially in women

New European research has found that being overweight or obese exponentially increases the chance of suffering from heart disease or cancer, with the risk even greater for women than men.
19 January 2018, 04:42 AM

Women who work nights face higher cancer risk: Study

Women who regularly work in the night shift in Europe and North America may face a 19 percent higher risk of cancer than those who work during the day, says a study.
9 January 2018, 05:00 AM

Mouse study shows the way alcohol may cause cancer

Alcohol damages the DNA of stem cells responsible for producing new blood, according to a mouse study which may explain the link between drinking and cancer, scientists say.
4 January 2018, 06:16 AM

Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide: Study

Nearly six percent of new cancers diagnosed worldwide in 2012 -- some 800,000 cases -- has been caused by diabetes and excess weight, according to a study.
28 November 2017, 06:54 AM

Fungus used in traditional medicine can fight cancer: Chinese researchers

Chinese scientists have found evidence that a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine widely sought by the public for its healing powers, also carries anti-cancer benefits.
23 October 2017, 04:59 AM

US Judge tosses $417m award against Johnson & Johnson

A judge tosses out a $417 million jury award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by using Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder for feminine hygiene.
21 October 2017, 04:17 AM

Secret to longevity lies in healing body, says Singaporean doctor

The secret to longevity lies in healing the body, says a Singaporean doctor.
28 August 2017, 04:42 AM

Death rates far higher for 'alternative' cancer cures: study

People who choose alternative cures for common cancers are up to five times more likely to die compared to those opting for standard treatments, says the lead scientist of a new study.
19 August 2017, 06:22 AM

Watson part of Aussie team 'tumour': Clarke

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke revisits old feuds, describing Shane Watson as part of a group that was "like a tumour" on the team.
17 October 2016, 05:22 AM

Yuvraj Singh enters fashion world for a cause

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh enters the fashion industry by launching his brand YWC Fashion and says the profits from his clothing line will be used for the betterment of cancer patients.
5 September 2016, 05:42 AM