Newly discovered cancer treatment under trial
Researchers have developed a new cancer treatment method that uses advanced technology to selectively target cancer cells and does not harm healthy tissue. A team from MIT University in Melbourne, Australia, says that extremely small metal particles which they call ‘nanodots’ can specifically kill cancer cells in humans. The method
Yogurt may offer protection against colon cancer, research finds
ISLAMABAD: Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of colon cancer cases in people under the age of fifty across the globe. To put it more precisely, the figures have escalated by nearly 20% in total. This most surprising turn of events has
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of bowel growths in women: Study
ISLAMABAD: A fresh study has revealed that women who are large consumers of ultra-processed foods on a regular basis may be at a higher risk of developing bowel abnormalities that have the potential to progress to cancer. The study published in JAMA Oncology, emphasizes the role of diet in affecting
Study reveals easy way to prevent digestive cancers in young adults
ISLAMABAD: It seems the world is facing a rise of cancer diseases related to the digestive system among the younger generation, as per the recently released medical materials. It is a fact that the causes behind the rise of cancer of the intestines, stomach, esophagus, and pancreas are still not
Grey hair might be the most unlikely cancer fighter
TOKYO: Scientists have found out that grey hair which is commonly thought to be a sign of old age and not liked by people, is actually a cancer fighter. It is reported by a revolutionary research by Tokyo University that getting grey hair can be a way of the body
Huge breakthrough in new cancer diagnosis test
ISLAMABAD: A revolutionary blood test which is meant to diagnose more than 50 different types of cancer has moved forward significantly, proving right almost two-thirds of cancer cases. The test which is still undergoing NHS trial catches the DNA bits cancer cells let go into the blood and can frequently
How CT scans increase the risk of blood cancer in children by 80%?
How CT scans increase the risk of blood cancer in children by 80%? A recent study has revealed that two CT scans, including X-rays, in which radiation passes through the body, increase the risk of blood cancer in children by 80%. Researchers revealed that according to an estimate, 1 in
