Cancer

Can a vaccine treat cancer? Inside the science of Vaxira, the shot that teaches the immune system to hunt lung tumours

Developed by Cuban and Argentine scientists, Vaxira uses molecular mimicry to train the immune system to recognise and attack tumour cells, offering a targeted alternative to traditional cancer therapies

Pam Bondi underwent treatment for thyroid cancer: How common is it?

News about former US Attorney General Pam Bondi’s cancer diagnosis emerged after her exit from the US Justice Department last month. Let’s take a closer look at thyroid cancer, its types, key data from the US and India, and treatment

Trump's ex daughter-in-law, Tiger Wood's current girlfriend diagnosed with breast cancer

The 48-year-old mother of five has asked for privacy as she navigates her treatment plan with full support from family and boyfriend Tiger Woods

What’s the injectable 7-minute cancer drug launched in India?

Tecentriq SC, launched in India by the pharma giant Roche, is subcutaneous. This means it is injected directly under the skin rather than intravenously, which takes hours. This is the world’s first such immunotherapy aimed at treating certain types of lung cancer

Does eating fruit and vegetables cause lung cancer?

A small study has linked eating fruits and vegetables to lung cancer in young adults. But do people need to worry when, for decades, previous studies have shown that people who eat more plants live healthier lives?

Can’t smoke in UK if born after 2008: Commons, Lords agree on final draft of lifelong cigarette ban

Children aged 17 or younger will no longer be able to buy cigarettes in Britain, as the UK's Parliament passed Tobacco and Vapes Bill on Tuesday.

What’s Keytruda, the best-selling drug that treats 22 cancers, but is unaffordable for most?

Keytruda, manufactured by the US-based Merck & Co, is an immunotherapy drug that has become one of the world’s best-selling drugs. It is being used to treat several cancers, including those in the lung, breast and skin. However, the life-saving drug remains out of bounds for several thousand cancer patients in India, as it is priced over Rs 1.5 lakh for a 100 mg vial

Coolest meeting this week: Sam Altman meets man behind ChatGPT-built dog cancer vaccine

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently spoke with Paul Conyngham, the man who developed a cancer vaccine for his dog using ChatGPT and other AI tools. Sharing his experience, Altman took to X to document his immediate reaction.

Catherine O’Hara died of pulmonary embolism: What is this life-threatening condition?

‘Schitt’s Creek’ actor Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death has been revealed. The comic star died of a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer listed as the long-term cause of death. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the lungs

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35. What is acute myeloid leukaemia?

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US president John F Kennedy, died after battling with acute myeloid leukaemia. It is a rare and aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow. The former journalist was diagnosed in May 2024, after giving birth to her second child