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Laziness is Addictive: Do you feel too tired to be healthy? You are not alone
Healthy living can be demanding. A British study found that exhaustion and a lack of motivation are the main barriers to exercising or eating right
Explained: How the ‘world’s smallest’ skin cancer was detected
After learning that a red spot under her eye was innocuous, Christy Staats believed her nightmare was over. But, a dermatologist at a Portland research university found another troubling spot on her right cheek during the examination, which turned out to be melanoma, the world's smallest skin cancer
Australia is banning recreational vaping: How dangerous are e-cigarettes and why are teens addicted to them?
With teenage addiction to e-cigarettes on the rise, Australia is set to ban recreational vaping. But it’s not Australia alone, several nations are battling this epidemic among children
Can birth control pills increase the risk of breast cancer?
A new study has found that using any hormonal contraceptive can slightly raise the risk of breast cancer in women. However, researchers say this should not discourage people from taking birth control pills
Skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden's chest was cancerous, says White House doctor
Basal cells are among the most common and easily treated forms of cancer — especially when caught early
Want to live longer? 11 minutes of daily exercise could be all you need
A new study says that people who engage in moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking or cycling, for 11 minutes every day are 23 per cent less likely to die prematurely than those who are inactive
Palliative care for cancer patients: Know about its importance and benefits
Palliative care includes spiritual, mental, psychosocial, emotional and musical therapies so that the patient is at ease while they are healing
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Cervical Cancer: What are the symptoms and remedies
The symptoms of cervical cancer can be subtle at first, and they may not appear until the cancer has progressed to an advanced stage. Common symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding between periods, after sexual intercourse, or after menopause etc.
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World Cancer Day: Best cure for cancer is early detection
The causes of delay in diagnosis in India range from patients ignoring the symptoms, delay of up to three months in seeking professional help, lack of access to specialised facilities, stigma attached to cancer and financial constraints
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World Cancer Day 2023: A way forward to better management of cancer this year!
There is a compelling case for the need for a holistic strategy for cancer prevention that incorporates community initiatives, strengthens PBCRs, and offers medical education
World Cancer Day 2023: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know
The day is celebrated with an aim to unite the international community in support of those who are affected by the disease.
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Explained: Can gel manicures cause skin cancer?
Gel nails are a rage. However, a new study has revealed that a key step in the process — drying nails under the UV or LED lamps — can damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells, linked to the risk of cancer
Revealed: How Italy’s most-wanted fugitive Matteo Messina Denaro was captured
Investigators looking for mass murderer Messina Denaro had been combing the Sicilian countryside for possible hideouts for years. They finally held him when he arrived for a chemotherapy session in the region’s largest city Palermo
Explained: Why US cancer death rate dropped 33% since 1991
Researchers said 3.8 million lives were saved over the past three decades – with twice as many deaths averted in men than in women. The study put the mortality decline down due to a decrease in smoking as well as improved cancer detection and treatment
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Pancreatic cancer: Is the disease hereditary?
Pancreatic cancer can also run in the family. Pancreatic cancer that are hereditary account for 10% of cases
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Prostate cancer: Awareness, accessibility and affordability key factors in countering this disease
In post-Covid era, many patients got delayed diagnosis, as a result of which several patients got presented in advanced form of disease. Moreover, those who were under any form of treatment such as Radiation, Hormone or Chemotherapy received delayed medical attention
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Lung and breast cancer: Bridging gap for newer therapies to deliver better clinical outcomes
It’s very important to raise awareness among the general public about the disease and the possible affordable treatment they can take for it. Information inaccessibility between the common public is the biggest gap that Government of India is trying to uplift
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Lungs cancer: Who are vulnerable and what complications may arise
Though smokers are at the highest risk of developing lung cancer, older people are also at risk of developing the condition. With age, people become weaker physically and more susceptible to chronic diseases like cancer
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Male breast cancer: Number of cases rising, know about diagnosis and treatment
Male breast cancer is typically diagnosed in the later stages and can become fatal. If cancer gets detected in the earlier stages, then it is possible to promptly treat it. Hence, it is essential to create awareness about the signs and symptoms of this disease in men
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Cervical cancer: Silent killer that can be prevented
Approximately 1.25 lakh Indian women are diagnosed with the condition annually, primarily affecting women between the age groups of 45-55 years. So, there is a pressing need to implement community-centric plans focusing on educating women and strengthening the existing healthcare systems