Radiation

Radiation refers to a process in which energetic particles travel through a vacuum or through matter containing media that are not required for their propagation. In medicine, radiation therapy refers to the use of radiation to kill malignant cells and is used in treating cancer.

Home remedies: 5 ways to treat sunburn

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 18, 2020 at 07:00pm

Honey and oatmeal aren't just for breakfast, they can be used to treat sunburn.
Full course of radiation therapy may soon take less than a second

Posted By ANI, January 10, 2020 at 11:08am

The days are near when cancer patients would go through the whole course of radiation treatment in less than a second, rather than receiving doses over many weeks.
Want to get rid of sunburn? Opt for these natural remedies

Posted By TheHealthSite.com, July 14, 2019 at 05:28pm

A sunburn is basically an inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation. When your unexposed body get sunlight more than it can handle, you develop sunburn. Here, we tell you about 10 home remedies that can help you get rid of it.
Health concerns regarding rolling out of 5G

Posted By IANS, July 04, 2019 at 11:03am

The strength of radiofrequency signals fields is highest at its source. As deployment of 5G would lead to more mobile antennas, there are fears of more radiation leading to poor health.
Kidney cancer: All you need to know about the treatment options

Posted By Editorial Team, May 02, 2019 at 07:01pm

A new research has found that tall and obese kids are more likely to develop kidney cancer when they become adults. Here are the surgical options and therapies that you can expect while undergoing treatment for the condition.
Undergoing radiation therapy may cause these side-effects

Posted By Editorial Team, May 02, 2019 at 05:43pm
Undergoing radiation therapy may cause these side-effects

Posted By Editorial Team, May 02, 2019 at 05:43pm
Risk factors of brain tumour you should know about

Posted By Editorial Team, April 25, 2019 at 01:17pm
Choosing the right sunscreen for your skin

Posted By Juhi Kumari, April 21, 2019 at 12:02pm

With so many brands available in the market, picking up the right sunblock becomes quite tricky. Here, we help you choose the best option with expert suggestions.
Radiation can impact astronauts' memory temporarily: Study

Posted By IANS, April 10, 2019 at 09:00am

A new study study published in the NeuroReport academic journal has revealed that space radiation can temporarily hinder astronauts' memory centres.
What your oncologist wants you to follow when you are undergoing breast cancer treatment

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, March 11, 2019 at 11:06pm

While a recent study sheds light on a new gene that can cause breast cancer, our expert tells you how to take care yourself if you are suffering from the condition. Read on to know everything from ways to tackle the symptoms of chemotherapy to the effect of tobacco on breast cancer patients.
Know about these things in the environment which can damage your unborn baby

Posted By Editorial Team, February 05, 2019 at 07:57pm
Arun Jaitley diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma

Posted By Editorial Team, January 17, 2019 at 12:39pm

Jaitley,66, had left for the US on Sunday for what was believed to be a medical check-up relating to his kidney ailment. However, sources said he was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma.
Actor Emraan Hashmi's son is cancer-free after 5 years: Here's everything you want to know about the cancer Ayaan fought

Posted By Editorial Team, January 15, 2019 at 02:19pm

"Hope and belief goes a long way. You can win this battle," Emraan Hashmi who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "Why Cheat India," wrote.
World's smallest device to prevent skin cancer, mood disorder risk, say scientists

Posted By Agencies, December 06, 2018 at 08:05pm

Scientists have developed the world's smallest wearable, battery-free device that can warn people of overexposure to ultraviolet rays (UV) -- a leading factor for developing skin cancer.
Hole in the ozone: Why its deterioration has serious health implications

Posted By Editorial Team, November 22, 2018 at 01:12pm

Dr Ramya Raghavan, Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield, tell you why it can be bad for you.
Long-term and frequent use of mobile phones and exposure to RFR can result in cancerous tumours, shows study

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, November 04, 2018 at 01:50pm

Cell phone radiations can lead to development of cancerous heart, brain and adrenal gland tumours. That's what a study has shown after conducting an experiment on male rats.
Men with low or intermediate risk of prostate cancer can benefit from high-dose radiation treatment

Posted By Editorial Team, October 23, 2018 at 11:33am

Radiation therapy is typically delivered in small daily doses over a multi-week period because prostate cancer cells appear to be unusually sensitive to higher daily doses of radiation, one can reduce the duration of treatment from as many as 8-9 weeks with 39-45 treatments down to about 1.5 weeks with 4-5 treatments.
Follow these precautions if you are undergoing chemotherapy

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, August 17, 2018 at 10:44am

Suffering from cancer and undergoing chemotherapy? We tell you about the dos and don ts. Just take a note of it.
MIT makes brain cancer treatment less severe with artificial intelligence

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 14, 2018 at 01:15pm

Cancer treatment has always been harsh and rough on the patients, and survival rate higher due to advanced methods, MIT has gone a step ahead to create artificial intelligence to optimise the treatment.