A public health disasterDAWN.comIn extreme cases, the paralysis can affect the lung muscles leaving the individual incapable of breathing. There is no … Of those who have recently eradicated polio, Congo and Chad are countries much poorer than ours w…

Press TVKashmir sitting on a ticking cancer bombPress TVThe alarming surge has put Kashmir on top when it comes to cancer patients in India. Medical experts … They say the most common cancers which cause the greatest proportions of death are those of…

Asbestos exposure, asbestosis and smoking ups lung cancer riskNewstrack IndiaWashington, Apr 13 (ANI): The chances of developing lung cancer associated with asbestos exposure, asbestosis and smoking are dramatically increased when these three risk fact…

Zee NewsSome lung cancers linked to common virusZee NewsStudies from Asia have shown that lung tumours are frequently infected with HPV. The pattern makes sense, explained Mehra – the lungs are located near the head and neck region, which is known to b…

Beijing reports first case of H7N9 infectionNewstrack IndiaShe was brought to the Beijing Ditan Hospital to seek medical treatment around noon and was then hospitalized for lung infection. The child received the drug Tamiflu as well as intravenous drip…