Smoking ups risk of dying in cancer patients
Washington – Researchers have claimed that men who continued smoking after a cancer diagnosis were at an increased risk of death compared to those who quit smoking after diagnosis. Compared with men who did not smoke after a cancer diagnosis, those who smoked after diagnosis had a 59 percent... read more »
New cancer drug shows promise for treating deadly disease
Washington – A new study has presented very promising results for the treatment of the cancer form multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a life-threatening disease and there is a dire medical need for new therapies, especially for the patients whose tumour cells have become resistant to the... read more »
Ribeiro in talks over Man U transfer, reveals agaent
London – Cruzeiro midfielder Everton Ribeiro has opened talks with Manchester United over a January transfer, according to reports. According to Metro.co.uk, Ribeiro, who is rated as one of the rising stars in Brazil, has been strongly linked with a move to United in the last few... read more »
Gut bacteria linked to colorectal cancer
Washington – Researchers have discovered that colorectal cancer patients had fewer beneficial bacteria and more harmful bacteria than people without the disease. Jiyoung Ahn, PhD, assistant professor of population health, and a member of NYU Cancer Institute, who led the study, said that the... read more »
Syria crimes evidence ‘indicates’ Assad role: The United Nations
The United Nations human rights chief says there is mounting evidence that Syrian government officials including President Bashar Assad are responsible for crimes against humanity and war... read more »
Pakistani women break new ground at Kabaddi World Cup in India
Lahore – Sixteen young Pakistani women will make history this weekend as they compete in the 2013 Kabaddi World Cup — the first time the country has ever fielded an international... read more »
Gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams, weak global cues
After two days of gains, gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams in New Delhi on Monday on stockists selling at existing higher levels amid a weak global trend. Silver also lost... read more »
Hyundai reports 10.9% fall in November sales
Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Monday reported a 10.9 per cent fall in its total sales in November at 49,681 units as against 55,762 units in the same month last year. The company’s... read more »
Kate wants to take mum Carole as ‘travel nanny’ on Australia tour...
Kate Middleton wants to take mother Carole as ‘travel nanny’ to look after her son Prince George when she embarks on a tour to Australia with hubby Prince William. The Duke and Duchess of... read more »
