News for 'Cancer Research'

Fortis to set up stem cell clinical trial centres

Fortis to set up stem cell clinical trial centres

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

These centres will undertake stem cell clinical research procedures relating to diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological ischemia.

MPs, health officials spar over tobacco pack warnings

MPs, health officials spar over tobacco pack warnings

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Some questions cited concerns that larger warnings can hurt tobacco farmers and boost illicit trade.

Coronavirus: 'Govt needs to allow treatment by private hospitals'

Coronavirus: 'Govt needs to allow treatment by private hospitals'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'We are going to be overwhelmed by the need for hospital beds. There are simply not enough beds in government hospitals.' 'We will need a large number of medical professionals and without the private sector's involvement, the government won't be able to expand capacity.'

Govt may now cap prices of antibiotics

Govt may now cap prices of antibiotics

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The intention of the government is to cap prices of drugs that are essential and which the public widely uses.

Microwave those fries to make them healthier

Microwave those fries to make them healthier

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

When the potato strips were subjected to frying after a microwave pre-cooking step, acrylamide content in the whole potato strip was reduced.

Siddhartha Mukherjee wins Guardian First Book award

Siddhartha Mukherjee wins Guardian First Book award

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Indian origin American physician who won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction, has added another literary accolade by winning the Guardian First Book Award for his "biography" of cancer, The Emperor of All Melodies.

How to choose your carbs wisely in 2019

How to choose your carbs wisely in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The problem is not how much you consume, but how often you consume the wrong carbs.

NRI to walk from Amritsar to Kanyakumari

NRI to walk from Amritsar to Kanyakumari

Rediff.com24 Oct 2004

India Association chairman Balwant Singh Grewal, who is based in London, wants to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and cancer.

Indian American teen wins Intel talent search

Indian American teen wins Intel talent search

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

An Indian-American teenager has won a prestigious Science talent competition in the United States for his research on devising a more effective and less toxic breast cancer treatment, walking away with a whooping $100,000. Nithin Reddy Tumma topped the Intel Science Talent search that also saw two other Indian Americans -- Neel Patel from Florida and Anirudh Prabhu from Indiana -- finding a place in the top 10. The winners overcame competition from a group of 40 finalists.

President condoles security expert B Raman's demise

President condoles security expert B Raman's demise

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee has sent a condolence letter to B S Raghavan, brother of Bahutkumbi Raman, one of India's foremost security experts, who passed away in Chennai on last Sunday evening after a prolonged battle against cancer.

10 habits that are slowly killing you

10 habits that are slowly killing you

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Sitting for long periods trigger a number of health problems including obesity, heart diseases, increased cholesterol levels, diabetes, stress, etc.

Nuke liability bill has ignored ILO recommendation

Nuke liability bill has ignored ILO recommendation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

"India has ratified Radiation Protection Convention, 1960 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) but its provisions have not been complied with. It is yet to ratify ILO's Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974 which is concerning Prevention and Control of Occupational Hazards caused by Carcinogenic Substances.

THIS weight-loss procedure may shrink fat!

THIS weight-loss procedure may shrink fat!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Currently under investigation in clinical trials, left gastric artery embolisation is a less invasive option to surgery.

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The US state department, which issued the revised travel advisory, on Wednesday said that the exemptions have been given under the national interest category.

Smoking leads to baldness in men: Study

Smoking leads to baldness in men: Study

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The habit which is already a cause of 50 different diseases including lung cancer, heart disease and impotence can also turn men bald, a new research shows.

Punjab CM's wife passes away

Punjab CM's wife passes away

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The wife of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal passed away in Chandigarh on Tuesday in a hospital after a prolonged illness.

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.

Alembic buys Dabur's non-oncology business

Alembic buys Dabur's non-oncology business

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Dabur Pharma has sold its entire non-oncology business to Alembic for approximately Rs 167 crore

14 foods that are good for your HEART

14 foods that are good for your HEART

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

These foods will help you fight hypertension and lower blood pressure, says Dr Udgeath Dhir.

What will Pranab Da see at the RSS HQ in Nagpur?

What will Pranab Da see at the RSS HQ in Nagpur?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'If the RSS should be saluted for choosing such a scholarly statesman to address its highly trained cadre, one must also praise Pranab Da's sagacity for having gracefully accepting the invitation, thus disapproving any ideological apartheid,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Tea better than water? Read this

Tea better than water? Read this

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Researchers say that tea not only re-hydrates you as well as water does, but also offers protection against heart disease and cancer.

Pharma companies line up for clinical trials

Pharma companies line up for clinical trials

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The numbers are the highest ever in the history of domestic drug discovery initiatives triggered by companies such as Dr Reddy's and Ranbaxy over a decade ago.

Fever helps body fight infection

Fever helps body fight infection

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

The team now states that fever actually benefits the whole process by accelerating the surveillance process. "It's an attempt to accelerate identification and eradication of infection," said Evans.

Why tea drinkers live a longer, healthier life

Why tea drinkers live a longer, healthier life

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

According to a new study, habitual tea consumers had a 20 per cent lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

Summer special: The health benefits of sunshine!

Summer special: The health benefits of sunshine!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The mention of the word 'sunlight' brings two things to mind: skin damage and sunscreen. But researchers are now saying that there are many health benefits to be drawn from exposure to the sun too.

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

PM Narendra Modi reaches Mongolia on historic visit

PM Narendra Modi reaches Mongolia on historic visit

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Ulan Bator on his historic visit to Mongolia to hold talks with the country's leadership to bolster economic and trade cooperation, including in transport, highways and energy sectors.

A woman's guide to age-proofing her health

A woman's guide to age-proofing her health

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Take note of all of these tips -- even the ones directed toward women older or younger than you!

Ananth Kumar, a staunch RSS man, Bengaluru's 'most loved' MP

Ananth Kumar, a staunch RSS man, Bengaluru's 'most loved' MP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

While being the all important member of the BJP's parliamentary board, Kumar is often regarded as the "Delhi face" of the Karnataka BJP and also for the state government who could be counted upon for taking issues concerning Karnataka.

In India, Obama hopes to elevate nature of friendship

In India, Obama hopes to elevate nature of friendship

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Describing the unprecedented second visit of US President Barack Obama to India as "game changing" the White House has said the Obama-Modi meeting would "elevate the nature of the relationship" between the two largest democracies of the world.

We are safe only when everyone is safe

We are safe only when everyone is safe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

So vaccinate employees and families, staff at home, rickshaw drivers, milkmen, service providers, shopkeepers and street vendors, says Naushad Forbes.

Will you sign up for Dry January?

Will you sign up for Dry January?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Signing up for it means a month without alcohol!

'Cell phones may stave off Alzheimer's disease'

'Cell phones may stave off Alzheimer's disease'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

American scientists have claimed talking on mobile phones can actually improve one's memory and help fight against Alzheimer's disease, contrary to earlier findings that over use of the electronic gadgets may cause brain cancer.

'I won't allow any man to bring me down, ever'

'I won't allow any man to bring me down, ever'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'Maybe the man-woman love is not destined to happen for me.' 'Whether it is my career or my personal life, I can't afford to make wrong moves when God has given me a second chance,' Manisha Koirala tells Subhash K Jha.

Why 'Swastha Bharat' needs the e-health push

Why 'Swastha Bharat' needs the e-health push

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw points out how the adoption of information and communication technologies can provide India with a very effective health care tool.

Sitharaman breaks into Forbes 100 powerful women list

Sitharaman breaks into Forbes 100 powerful women list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Sitharaman, a newcomer on the Forbes most powerful women list, is ranked 34th. The Forbes 2019 list of 'The World's 100 Most Powerful Women' has been topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde in the second spot and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, ranked third. Also on the list is Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (29).

Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The new guidelines can act as a deterrent for students who have for years been unfairly reaping the benefits of the 'Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V' method of research.

Govt seeks time from HC to state causes of death of scientists

Govt seeks time from HC to state causes of death of scientists

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking formation of a special investigating team to probe the deaths of several nuclear scientists.

Cigarette row: BJP tries to blow smoke

Cigarette row: BJP tries to blow smoke

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Dilip Gandhi's remarks that all studies linking cancer to tobacco have come from abroad and that there is no Indian survey report to confirm it.

Avesta Bio to launch 8 drugs by 2012

Avesta Bio to launch 8 drugs by 2012

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

ABRPL is working on developing drugs for anaemia, cancer and arthritis, said Bruce Murdoch, chief business officer, Avesthagen. "We are targeting high-end products that are going off-patent and are not working on popular soon-to-be off-patent biotech molecules. We should be able to bring a couple of molecules into the commercialisation stage next year," he said.