News for 'cancer'

'Huge disappointment': Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Modi-Putin meet

'Huge disappointment': Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Modi-Putin meet

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Zelenskyy said on the same day that 37 people, including three children, were killed and 170 others were injured due to Russia's missile strike at the largest children's hospital in Ukraine's capital city Kyiv.

Patrick Swayze battling cancer

Patrick Swayze battling cancer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The American dancer, actor, singer and songwriter who also starred with Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and Ayesha Dharker in the 1992 film, City of Joy is currently undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, the Daily Telegraph said.

After Casillas heart-attack, wife says she has had cancer op

After Casillas heart-attack, wife says she has had cancer op

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The wife of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas, Sara Carbonero, has announced that she has undergone surgery for cancer just three weeks after the goalkeeper suffered a heart attack.

Hina Gives Us Hope

Hina Gives Us Hope

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Priyanka is grateful... Mouni's day on the beach... Plabita has a rare day...

Olive oil fights breast cancer

Olive oil fights breast cancer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

women who consume a lot of olive oil enjoy dramatically lower rates of breast cancer, says a study.

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

Can Yoga Help You Sleep Better At Night?

Can Yoga Help You Sleep Better At Night?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Radhika Iyer Talati offers advice on how yoga can help you become physically and mentally fit.

Can CEOs cure cancer?

Can CEOs cure cancer?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Big Pharma execs may not know more about the disease than the rest of us, but a group of them are using their power to fight it.

Ailing Dingko to be flown to Delhi for cancer treatment

Ailing Dingko to be flown to Delhi for cancer treatment

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh will be brought to Delhi on April 25 by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to resume his treatment for liver cancer after he was forced to miss a scheduled radiation therapy session due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown. The 41-year-old, who is currently in Imphal, was due to undergo radiation therapy a fortnight back but could not come to Delhi because of the lockdown.

Junior Mehmood Passes Away

Junior Mehmood Passes Away

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, who was battling with stage four cancer passed away in Mumbai on Friday.

Giving poor cancer patients hope

Giving poor cancer patients hope

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

Detecting cancer before it becomes deadly

Detecting cancer before it becomes deadly

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Dr Bharati Bapat is among the handful of female scientists worldwide with insight into how epigenetics influences our risk of cancer, an emerging field in cancer research.

Noel Tata's three children to be on five Tata Trusts' board seats

Noel Tata's three children to be on five Tata Trusts' board seats

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Noel Tata's children - Leah, Neville, and Maya - have been appointed to the boards of five philanthropic organisations of Tata Trusts, which oversees the $150-billion Tata group. The move is being seen as part of the Trusts' succession plan. Noel Tata's wife Aloo is the daughter of Pallonji Mistry, whose family owns an 18.5 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the holding company of Tata group.

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.' 'This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society'

IPL 2023: Why GT Will Wear Lavender Against SRH

IPL 2023: Why GT Will Wear Lavender Against SRH

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Titans to wear lavender-coloured kits in support of fight against cancer during last home match

Top 15 myths about breast cancer

Top 15 myths about breast cancer

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Do you believe in these myths about breast cancer without knowing what the truth is. We bust 15 common myths about breast cancer.

Breakthrough in cancer screening

Breakthrough in cancer screening

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Scientists disclose a major leap in the ability to identify genes that cause the disease.

Pant vs Rahul: Here's what captain Rohit said...

Pant vs Rahul: Here's what captain Rohit said...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Skipper Rohit Sharma said it is a tough decision to pick India's wicketkeeper batter in ODIs between K L Rahul and Rishabh Pant.

Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

It's important to take breaks, spend time with loved ones and engage in activities like yoga or meditation to help relax and relieve stress.

Tears as badminton King Lee quits after cancer battle

Tears as badminton King Lee quits after cancer battle

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Lee, who was diagnosed with early stage nose cancer last year, said he opted to retire after being told by doctors that his body could no longer take the intense training needed for high-level competition.

Most common cancers in women

Most common cancers in women

Rediff.com16 May 2011

In a chat with Get Ahead readers on May 11, Dr Sanket Mehta, Consultant Oncosurgeon, Bombay Hospital and Medical research centre discussed various types of cancers in women and how to get the treatment for the same.

Celebrity Cancer Survivors

Celebrity Cancer Survivors

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Here's a look at the courageous survivors of cancer.

Mizoram's Aizawl is India's cancer capital

Mizoram's Aizawl is India's cancer capital

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Mizoram has the highest incidence of four types of cancer in the world and the grim situation is caused mainly by extensive consumption of tobacco by the Mizo people including women, experts said. The lifestyle of the people of the state, especially their extensive consumption of tobacco coupled with consumption of smoked meat, leads to the high incidence of cancer. The way of initiating smoking habit to young people at the age of 13 by the Mizo society is also harmful.

6 tips for an anti-cancer diet

6 tips for an anti-cancer diet

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Giving up smoking is all very fine but ensure that you make the right diet choices so your body can fight cancer.

Cervical cancer: All you need to know

Cervical cancer: All you need to know

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Prevention is better than a cure -- here's what you need to know about cervical cancer.

Cancer beaten, gritty Suarez Navarro falls on return

Cancer beaten, gritty Suarez Navarro falls on return

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'It was a long time, really tough moments. Tough months'

Why EVERYONE needs to worry about breast cancer

Why EVERYONE needs to worry about breast cancer

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Myths, facts, risk factors and how you can prevent it.

Researchers detect cancer with saliva

Researchers detect cancer with saliva

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

A research team found that oral cancer can be detected with saliva with 91 per cent accuracy.

Breast cancer: Why Angelina Jolie had double mastectomy

Breast cancer: Why Angelina Jolie had double mastectomy

Rediff.com14 May 2013

You can fight breast cancer too

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

Yediyurappa back in Bengaluru, to appear before CID on June 17

Yediyurappa back in Bengaluru, to appear before CID on June 17

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader B S Yediyurappa, facing a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act charge, returned to Bengaluru on Saturday and said he will appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on June 17 for questioning.

Wade recalls battle with cancer in teenage

Wade recalls battle with cancer in teenage

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

As Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh battles cancer, here is a story of hope he can take inspiration from.

Health warning: The shape of your penis may be linked to cancer

Health warning: The shape of your penis may be linked to cancer

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Curve in penis may be indication of cancer says study.

The Actress Who Caught Mrinal Sen's Eye

The Actress Who Caught Mrinal Sen's Eye

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Mamata Shankar remembers the amazing actor Sreela Majumdar, who passed into the ages last week.

Lung cancer warning: Don't ignore persistent coughs

Lung cancer warning: Don't ignore persistent coughs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Here's a round-up of the latest findings across an array of pressing health issues.

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump is relying on support from billionaires and big corporations, while hers is a people powered campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday addressing her first election rally, a day after she became the presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Restoration of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as implementation of the autonomy resolution passed by the erstwhile assembly in 2000 are among the National Conference's 12 guarantees announced in its manifesto for the upcoming polls.

'You aren't fighting Biden': Harris keeps Trump off-balance during first debate

'You aren't fighting Biden': Harris keeps Trump off-balance during first debate

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

"You're not running against Joe Biden. You're running against me," Vice President Harris, who is the Democratic candidate, told the former President, when he criticised the current administration. The matchup on TV Tuesday night began with a handshake -- Harris took the initiative walking up to Trump's lectern -- but later descended into acrimony.

Sadhvi Pragya diagnosed with breast cancer

Sadhvi Pragya diagnosed with breast cancer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case and the Sunil Joshi murder case, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a report from the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal. A mammography test on her confirmed the ailment on Wednesday, doctors attending on her said.

Can nail polish cause cancer?

Can nail polish cause cancer?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Some of the chemicals used in nail polish are toxic and can harm your body.