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Visakhapatnam walks to spread breast cancer awareness

Visakhapatnam, Nov 17 (ANI): Visakhapatnam walked for spreading awareness on breast cancer and the importance of its early detection. The two-kilometre-long ‘Pink Ribbon Walk’ was organized by a state government’s organization on Sunday. Junior Trade Minister, D. Purandeswari, who flagged off the walk said that the country needs to do much more to curb and spread more awareness about breast cancer. Breast cancer, commonest cancer in urban India, accounts for about 30 percent of all cancers in women and around one-lakh cases of breast cancer are detected in India, every year. Doctors advice regular check-ups and at-home-check-for-breast-cancer to detect any signs of lumps.

Nov 17, 2013

New Blood Test Detects Breast Cancer Early

A simple blood test can help diagnose breast cancer early.

Nov 15, 2013

Ker-pow! Batkid becomes Gotham City hero for a day.

A 5-year-old boy with cancer became a superhero for a day Friday, as San Francisco transformed itself into Gotham City and thousands turned out to see the Batkid fly to the rescue.

Nov 15, 2013

Popping a Pill Enough to Get Drunk! British Neuroscientist Develops Alcoholic Drug that Prevents Hangover

The day with a healthy glass of alcohol is not far from reality.

Nov 13, 2013

Electronic Cigarettes Safer than Traditional Cigarettes: Experts

Replacing traditional cigarettes with electronic cigarettes can help reduce smoking -related deaths across the whole globe, a group of scientists reveal.

Nov 13, 2013

ABC's Amy Robach Diagnosed with Breast Cancer; Credits GMA for Early Detection

Amy Robach, the famous ABC reporter and wife of ‘Melrose Place’ actor Andrew Shue, revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer on ‘Good Morning America (GMA)’ Monday. She also thanked the show for helping her detect the deadly disease early.

Nov 12, 2013

Acidic Foods like Meat, Cheese and Soft Drinks Increase Diabetes Risk

Eating more acid-forming foods can increase the risk of diabetes, new research shows.

Nov 12, 2013

Scans Accurately Signal Heart Attacks

A simple scan can help predict risk of getting a heart attack, researchers reveal.

Nov 11, 2013

Gul Panag promotes running through Pinkathon

Mumbai, Nov 9 (ANI): Former beauty queen-turned-actress Gul Panag, a fitness enthusiast, has lent support to Milind Soman lead Pinkathon Mumbai 2013, an exclusive women's only 10 km run for breast cancer awareness. Organized by event solutions company Maximus MICE & Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd., the focus of the event is to encourage women's health and fitness and to create awareness about breast cancer. Pinkathon - Run to Lead, the multi-category running event will be held on December 15. And around 3,000 women are expected to be a part of the event.

Nov 9, 2013

IVF Treatment Safe for Babies, Does Not Increase Risk of Childhood Cancer

Babies conceived via In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technique is not at higher risk of developing cancer at childhood, a new study reveals.

Nov 7, 2013

Testosterone Therapy Poses Serious Risks to Heart

Men undergoing testosterone therapy can be at higher risk of developing serious heart problems, researchers warn.

Nov 6, 2013

Alzheimer's Cure: Lasers Can Treat Brain Diseases Safely

Lasers can be used to treat different types of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, or the mad cow disease, claims new research.

Nov 5, 2013

New Drug that Treats Lung Cancer More Effectively Found

A new drug can help treat lung cancer more effectively, researchers reveal.

Nov 5, 2013

Her evergreen songs will be cherished forever: Raza Murad on singer Reshmas demise

Mumbai, Nov 03 (ANI): Renowned Pakistani folk singer Reshma, who was suffering from throat cancer for a long time, died in Lahore on Sunday. Reacting to the demise, Actor Raza Murad said the world will miss her forever and cherish her evergreen songs.

Nov 3, 2013

Vivek celebrates Diwali in a special way

Mumbai, Nov 3 (ANI): Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi celebrated the festival of lights Diwali in a special way with 300 cancer affected children in India's showbiz capital Mumbai. The actor said these children have become a family and he likes to celebrate with them. Festive mood has gripped people across the country as Diwali is being celebrated tomorrow. Actor Vivek Oberoi also said that these children are a source of inspiration. Diwali is celebrated with great fervour and gaiety all over India as it marks the return of Hindu god Lord Ram to Ayodhya in northern India after he defeated Ravana, the powerful king of Lanka.