Cancer

Heat-triggered 'grenades' hit cancer

Scientists have designed microscopic "grenades" that can explode their cancer-killing payload in tumours.
'Milestone' prostate cancer drug

The first drug that targets precise genetic mutations in prostate cancer has been shown to be effective in a "milestone" trial by UK scientists.
Red meat cancer risk to be revealed by WHO

Global health experts are to release guidance about the possible cancer risks of red and processed meats.
‘Shocking amount of misinformation about cancer’

Actress Lisa Ray, who put up a brave fight against cancer, says the amount of misinformation about the disease is shocking and that media needs to clear the myths and the 'fear factor' surrounding it.
Antioxidants could lead to faster growth of cancer cells

Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center found is that antioxidants can work their magic on cancerous cells, too—turbo-charging the process by which they grow and spread.
Fast-tracked skin cancer drug approved

A new drug for advanced skin cancer should be made available on the NHS in England, experts recommend.
Healthier lifestyles 'could cut cancer cases by a third'

About a third of cancer cases in the UK can be prevented if people ate healthily, exercised more and cut down on alcohol, figures indicate.
Nintendo names new president

Japanese videogame giant Nintendo said on Monday it has appointed Tatsumi Kimishima as its new president.
Ailing Lucky Akhand flown to Bangkok

Noted singer-composer Lucky Akhand will be taken to Thailand tonight for better treatment as his condition has deteriorated.
Ailing Lucky Akhand may fly to Bangkok tomorrow

Noted singer-composer Lucky Akhand is likely to fly for Bangkok tomorrow for better treatment as his condition has deteriorated.