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Bowel cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in the UK

By examining history through complex mathematics, the ‘collapsologist’ aims to show – somewhat persuasively – that there are cyclical trends in the narratives of human hope and failure

The rise in bowel cancer among younger adults has perplexed researchers but a recent study may have shed some promising light on the mystery

Over one lakh new blood cancer cases are reported every year. Effective treatment methods, awareness around the disease and prevalence of myths are among the chief reasons why this disease continues to affect humankind despite so many advancements in medical science and technology.

Scientific breakthroughs are being made all over the world, as experts seek to learn more about a variety of health conditions and ailments.

A new study suggests that iron from volcanic ash and dusty meteor debris may have played a role in building complex organic molecules that eventually became building blocks for life.

Mum-of-two Jo Cameron has broken limbs, gone through surgery and childbirth without the need of pain relief, with researchers maintaining the could hold the key for developing better analgesics

A new study by German scientists suggests large animals move slowly to limit their body heat and to avoid hyperthermia during extended periods of locomotion. Read the full story on The Hindu.

The drug-resistant ringworm, known as tinea, is becoming increasingly common due to higher temperatures driven by climate change and is resistant to some medication, according to medical experts

The origin of life is a central question in modern biology, and probably the hardest to study. This article delves into the known facts and theories on the origin of life

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