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Delhi's Toxic Air Linked To Gastrointestinal Cancer In Children As Young As 15, Reveals Doctors
While air pollution is traditionally associated with respiratory illnesses and lung cancer, medical experts and researchers highlighted growing global evidence that toxic air affects the digestive tract.
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Can Infections Cause Cancer? Lancet Study Links 1 In 8 Cancer Cases To Viruses
Some infections can cause long-term inflammation or damage to cells and tissues. Over many years, persistent infection can contribute to changes in cells that may eventually become cancerous.
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Passive Smoking And Your Lungs: How Second-Hand Smoke Can Affect Respiratory Health
Long-term exposure to second-hand smoke is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. The risk depends on factors including the intensity and duration of exposure.
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Do Incense Stick And Mosquito Coil Smoke Cause Cancer? What An Oncologist Says
Fine particles are small enough to remain suspended in indoor air and can be inhaled into the respiratory system. The amount of exposure can increase when incense is burned for long periods or inside a closed room with little ventilation.
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Drinking Very Hot Beverages Triples Oesophageal Cancer Risk, Finds Study
Researchers from the University of Oxford analysed information from almost 9,80,000 adults in the UK, including participants from the UK Biobank and Million Women Study. They followed participants for more than a decade.
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Bloating That Won't Go Away? The Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Women Often Overlook
The Every Woman Study 2018 found that about 69% of women were not aware of ovarian cancer, its risk factors, and its key symptoms. The other reasons for delayed diagnosis are lack of awareness among health professionals and also the duration of time taken for health systems to complete tests.
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PM2.5 Identified As Leading Air Pollutant Driving Global Cancer Burden: Nature Study
Almost the entire global population (99 per cent) breathes air containing pollutant levels exceeding the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines, with the highest exposures seen in low and middle-income countries, the researchers said.
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Flight Crews Face Higher Risk For Radiation-Related Cancers, Research Shows
The researchers screened for breast cancer, central nervous system cancers, multiple myeloma, leukaemia, among other cancers.
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Pilots And Flight Attendants Face Higher Risk Of Radiation-Linked Cancer Deaths: Study
Researchers say repeated exposure to cosmic radiation at high altitude may be an important occupational health concern and have called for consideration of stronger radiation protections for aircrew.
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Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Dies At 74: Does Cancer Risk Rise With Age?
The death of veteran actor Pradeep Rawat is a reminder that cancer remains one of the leading health challenges, particularly among older adults.
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How Much Protein Is Too Much? Expert Explains The Real Health Risks
Protein is essential for muscle repair. The focus should be on how much protein you need, where it comes from and whether supplementation is actually necessary.
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Could Your Family Photo Album Be An Untapped Health Report? Oncologist Explains
Your family's medical history could hold important clues about your future health. From cancer and diabetes to heart disease, doctors say understanding inherited risks can help detect conditions early and personalise preventive care
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The Hidden Environmental Toxicants Causing Lung Cancer In Young Non-Smokers
Dr Bhuvan Chugh explains how hidden environmental toxicants cause lung cancer in young non-smokers. Here is how fine air pollution triggers hidden mutations.
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Your Everyday Habits Raising Cancer Risk? Doctor Shares Top Cancer Prevention Tips
Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi explains that nearly half of all cancer cases may be linked to preventable factors
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Men's Health Deeply Impacted By Lifestyle Diseases: Doctor Shares List Of Long- And Short-Term Problems
Lifestyle diseases from smoking, alcohol, poor diet, and inactivity are major causes of premature death and chronic illness in men.
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Delhi's Toxic Air Linked To Gastrointestinal Cancer In Children As Young As 15, Reveals Doctors
While air pollution is traditionally associated with respiratory illnesses and lung cancer, medical experts and researchers highlighted growing global evidence that toxic air affects the digestive tract.
-
Can Infections Cause Cancer? Lancet Study Links 1 In 8 Cancer Cases To Viruses
Some infections can cause long-term inflammation or damage to cells and tissues. Over many years, persistent infection can contribute to changes in cells that may eventually become cancerous.
-
Passive Smoking And Your Lungs: How Second-Hand Smoke Can Affect Respiratory Health
Long-term exposure to second-hand smoke is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. The risk depends on factors including the intensity and duration of exposure.
-
Do Incense Stick And Mosquito Coil Smoke Cause Cancer? What An Oncologist Says
Fine particles are small enough to remain suspended in indoor air and can be inhaled into the respiratory system. The amount of exposure can increase when incense is burned for long periods or inside a closed room with little ventilation.
-
Drinking Very Hot Beverages Triples Oesophageal Cancer Risk, Finds Study
Researchers from the University of Oxford analysed information from almost 9,80,000 adults in the UK, including participants from the UK Biobank and Million Women Study. They followed participants for more than a decade.
-
Bloating That Won't Go Away? The Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Women Often Overlook
The Every Woman Study 2018 found that about 69% of women were not aware of ovarian cancer, its risk factors, and its key symptoms. The other reasons for delayed diagnosis are lack of awareness among health professionals and also the duration of time taken for health systems to complete tests.
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PM2.5 Identified As Leading Air Pollutant Driving Global Cancer Burden: Nature Study
Almost the entire global population (99 per cent) breathes air containing pollutant levels exceeding the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines, with the highest exposures seen in low and middle-income countries, the researchers said.
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Flight Crews Face Higher Risk For Radiation-Related Cancers, Research Shows
The researchers screened for breast cancer, central nervous system cancers, multiple myeloma, leukaemia, among other cancers.
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Pilots And Flight Attendants Face Higher Risk Of Radiation-Linked Cancer Deaths: Study
Researchers say repeated exposure to cosmic radiation at high altitude may be an important occupational health concern and have called for consideration of stronger radiation protections for aircrew.
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Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Dies At 74: Does Cancer Risk Rise With Age?
The death of veteran actor Pradeep Rawat is a reminder that cancer remains one of the leading health challenges, particularly among older adults.
-
How Much Protein Is Too Much? Expert Explains The Real Health Risks
Protein is essential for muscle repair. The focus should be on how much protein you need, where it comes from and whether supplementation is actually necessary.
-
Could Your Family Photo Album Be An Untapped Health Report? Oncologist Explains
Your family's medical history could hold important clues about your future health. From cancer and diabetes to heart disease, doctors say understanding inherited risks can help detect conditions early and personalise preventive care
-
The Hidden Environmental Toxicants Causing Lung Cancer In Young Non-Smokers
Dr Bhuvan Chugh explains how hidden environmental toxicants cause lung cancer in young non-smokers. Here is how fine air pollution triggers hidden mutations.
-
Your Everyday Habits Raising Cancer Risk? Doctor Shares Top Cancer Prevention Tips
Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi explains that nearly half of all cancer cases may be linked to preventable factors
-
Men's Health Deeply Impacted By Lifestyle Diseases: Doctor Shares List Of Long- And Short-Term Problems
Lifestyle diseases from smoking, alcohol, poor diet, and inactivity are major causes of premature death and chronic illness in men.
