Studies have indicated that people who dye their hair regularly may have a higher risk of cancer, especially bladder cancer and breast cancer. Hair dyes contain certain chemicals that have been held responsible

New research has revealed how gum disease might exacerbate inflammation elsewhere in the body. The findings help explain associations between gum disease and several other conditions that involve excessive inflammation. In gum disease or periodontitis, bacteria in dental plaque provoke an attack by the immune system. This triggers inflammation, which over time, erodes the soft…

*Physical activity changes the metabolism of the immune system’s cytotoxic T cells, thereby improves their ability to attack tumour cells New research has suggested that people who exercise early morning may have a reduced risk of developing cancer than those who exercise later in the day. The research, appearing in the International Journal of Cancer,…

A gynecologist with the Nigeria Air Force Medical Centre, Benin City, Edo State, Dr. Ruqayyah Mustapha, yesterday, lamented the death of over 500,000 women yearly to cervical cancer globally.

Rihanna is marking Breast Cancer Awareness month by featuring three black survivors, all of whom have been diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer. The singer's lingerie brand, in a statement, said: "This Breast Cancer Awareness month, we’re sharing the moving stories of Thrivers & Survivors. We spoke to three bad asses who are resilient,…

Indian film star Sanjay Dutt has revealed that he has beaten cancer after being diagnosed with the disease earlier this year. "Today, on the occasion of my kids' birthday, I am happy to come out victorious from this battle and be able to give them the best gift I can -- the health and well-being…

Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt has confirmed he has cancer following weeks of media speculation. "This is a recent scar of my life, but I'll beat it. I'll be out of this cancer soon," 61-year-old Dutt said, pointing to a scar running from his left eyebrow across the side of his head in an Instagram video…

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (COPE), Mrs Ebunola Anozie, has reiterated the need to vote more funds for cancer care across the country. Anozie lamented that cancer patients go through a lot of pains in accessing treatment and also getting their drugs, which are now very expensive. Speaking at a programme to…

I remember that Wednesday at about six in the morning, I was getting ready to set out when my mum and pastor told me what the medical report said. I was consumed with fear, numb and blank; I didn’t know people survived cancer so that made it worse.

The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown -- known as the "Berlin Patient" -- has died after a battle with cancer, the International Aids Society (IAS) announced Wednesday.

The testicles (also called testes) are a part of the male reproductive system responsible for sperm production and storage. They are housed in the scrotal sac, below the penis and are also responsible for producing the hormone testosterone. The testicles are originally located in the abdomen but move down to the scrotum before birth because…

Cells are the basic unit of all living things, and they are programmed to live, create new cells and then die. In cancer, cells lose this signal to die and continue to grow unrestrained in a disorderly manner, with the possibility of moving from one part of the body to the other. Colorectal cancer is…