Pharma growth: AstraZeneca profit surges 77% to $2.53 bn in Q3; US expansion and cancer drugs power strong results

AstraZeneca reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit on Thursday, with strong US growth and robust sales of cancer drugs driving a 77% year-on-year jump in net earnings to $2.53 billion for the third quarter.The British pharmaceutical major said group revenue grew 12% to $15.2 billion, led by oncology treatments that now account for nearly […]

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Kashmir pushes organic farming amid rising pesticide-linked cancer cases

Kashmir’s dependence on agrochemicals has reached worrying levels, say experts  As concerns mount over pesticide-linked cancer cases in Kashmir, authorities are stepping up efforts to promote organic farming to reduce chemical use in the region’s orchards and farmlands. Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmad Dar said the government has identified 75,000 hectares of land for organic cultivation […]

Cancer surgeon suggests 6 food groups to protect against rising lung cancer risk due to Delhi pollution

Breathing in Delhi’s air today feels like breathing through a cloud of toxins. The rising pollution levels are not just making the air unbreathable – they’re silently damaging your lungs with every breath. But it’s not possible to lock yourself indoors or sit next to an air purifier all day. Since escaping pollution isn’t an […]

Raipur cancer surgeon says this sugar alternative is 80% safe; reveals which sweeteners you should avoid completely

We all love a little sweetness in our food and drinks, but too much sugar can harm our health, contributing to weight gain, diabetes, and even cancer risk. With so many sugar substitutes on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are actually safe. Dr Jayesh Sharma, Consultant Surgical Oncologist at ITSA Hospitals, Raipur, […]

Shoaib Ibrahim shares health update on wife Dipika Kakar’s cancer: ‘Waiting for her reports scares us every time’

Television actor Shoaib Ibrahim has opened up about his wife and fellow actor Dipika Kakar’s health in his latest social media update, revealing that the couple is anxiously awaiting her recent blood test results. Shoaib Ibrahim shared on social media that he and wife Dipika Kakar are awaiting her blood test results amid her ongoing […]

Hyderabad oncologist explains whether your daily deodorant habit could really cause cancer or if it’s just a myth

Published on: Nov 05, 2025 09:32 pm IST Worried your deodorant could cause cancer? Hyderabad oncologist Dr Saadvik Raghuram breaks down the science and explains why the risk is largely theoretical. We all love starting our day fresh, right? A quick shower, a swipe of deodorant, and we’re good to go. But what if that […]

Merck Foundation in Partnership with African First Ladies Released "Ray of Hope" to Promote Cancer Awareness and Early Detection to Mark World Cancer Awareness Month

Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children’s storybook and its animation film adaptation titled “Ray of Hope” to raise awareness about cancer, with a special focus on early detection, prevention and access to quality cancer care specially in […]

35-year-old breast cancer survivor reveals how a simple ‘back pain’ turned out to be the first sign of her disease

In our busy lives, it’s easy to overlook everyday aches and pains, assuming they’re just part of growing older or working too hard. Back pain, especially, is something most people experience and dismiss without a second thought. Bisma’s story emphasises that breast cancer symptoms can manifest as persistent pain or fatigue, not just lumps. (Shutterstock) […]

Nutritionist warns if you don’t want to suffer from breast cancer do these 5 things: ‘If you don’t get enough oxygen…’

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death for women in many countries, and the most common cancer found in women globally. In 2022, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that 670,000 women died from breast cancer worldwide. If you don’t get enough oxygen in ways of exercise, you must move daily. […]