‘Heart disease and diabetes contributing heavily’: Chronic illness deaths increased in India, finds Lancet study
India has emerged as one of the countries where the chances of dying from a chronic disease such…
How Physical Stress Pushes Cancer Cells Into Dangerous New States
New research shows that the physical pressure of surrounding tissues can trigger hidden epigenetic changes in cancer cells,…
How a young mom is “living, not just surviving” after incurable cancer diagnosis
Elissa Kalver was 34 when she found a lump in her breast. She had no family history of…
How a young mom is “living, not just surviving” after incurable cancer diagnosis
Elissa Kalver was 34 when she found a lump in her breast. She had no family history of…
Over 60,000 kids diagnosed with cancer in India annually
HYDERABAD: Marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, doctors stressed the crucial role of parents in staying alert…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Former Syracuse women’s basketball star Tiana Mangakahia dies from cancer at 30 years old
Tiana Mangakahia, who played college basketball at Syracuse before a four-year professional career overseas, died on Thursday after…
Former Syracuse basketball star Tiana Mangakahia dies at 30
Tiana Mangakahia, a former Syracuse star who played professional basketball in Russia, France and her home country of…
New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
Expiring Health Care Tax Credit Means Price Hikes for Americans with Cancer
For more than 18 million Americans living with cancer, access to health care and health coverage is more…
Your risk of dying from chronic disease has dropped — if you live in these countries
Public-health policies that restrict smoking have helped to reduce the chance of people dying from non-communicable diseases such…
For many cancer patients, free screening tests lead to costly care
A mammography technician with a mammography machine. Public domain photo by National Cancer Institute Early this summer, the…