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Smoking And Drinking Account For 48% Of Avoidable Cancer Cases Globally
An extensive worldwide analysis reveals that roughly forty percent of all malignancies can be prevented, with tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption accounting for nearly half of avoidable cases.
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Nighttime Urination And Bladder Cancer: Is There A Connection?
Bladder cancer typically develops in the lining of the bladder and is more commonly associated with symptoms such as blood in the urine (haematuria), changes in urinary habits, and sometimes pain during urination.
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The Insulin-Cancer Link: A Diabetologist Explains How High Blood Sugar Feeds Cancer Cells
Dr Ankita Tiwari explains how high blood sugar feeds cancer cells. He also shares factors that increase risk and how to reduce cancer risk.
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Breast Cancer To Lung Cancer: The 7 Most Common Cancers Among Women In The World
Some cancers affect women more often because of biological factors, age, lifestyle habits, environmental exposure, and family history. Early detection, regular screening, healthy eating, exercise, and avoiding tobacco can reduce the risk of many canc
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Fatty Liver Disease Is Now More Common Than Ever: Are You Missing Early Warning Signs?
Recognising the early warning signs of fatty liver disease is crucial for intervention and treatment. As the liver becomes increasingly inflamed, progressing to MASH or develops severe scarring, a distinct sequence of warning signs emerges.
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Pain While Swallowing Could Be A Late Sign Of Esophageal Cancer, Reveals AIIMS-Trained Doctor
Dr Sethi says the cancer often starts with mild trouble swallowing, which most people ignore because it feels minor at first.
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Nutritional Support To 2.8 Million Tuberculosis Patients Could Avert 120,000 Deaths Yearly: Study
Researchers in collaboration with India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) found that food support is a cost-effective way to improve health outcomes for people with TB in 94 per cent of the study's simulations.
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Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
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Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
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Microplastics In Human Liver Are Fueling Liver Disease, Warns Study
Humans unknowingly consume, drink, and inhale microscopic plastic particles, known as microplastics, as well as even smaller nanoplastics. As the liver serves as the body's primary filter for all that is consumed, these particles often become trapped
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Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
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Rising Liver Cancer Cases: Are We Ignoring The Warning Signs? Doctor Answers
The rising incidence of liver cancer across the globe is becoming an alarming public health concern. Once considered relatively uncommon in many regions, liver cancer cases are now increasing steadily due to a combination of lifestyle factors, chroni
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Do Men Get Breast Cancer? The Silent Risk Factors Most Males Ignore
The symptoms of male breast cancer can be subtle, but they should never be dismissed. The most common sign is a painless lump beneath the nipple.
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AI Finds Hidden Skin Cancer Risk, Flags 1-In-3 Danger Rate: Study
The research analysed registry data covering over 6 million adults in Sweden. This included information such as age, sex, medical history, medications, and even socioeconomic factors.
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Colon Cancer Deaths Among Younger Adults Are Higher In Those With Less Education: Study
The researchers found that over the last 30 years, the rise in colorectal cancer deaths in young adults occurred almost entirely among people without a four-year college degree.
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Smoking And Drinking Account For 48% Of Avoidable Cancer Cases Globally
An extensive worldwide analysis reveals that roughly forty percent of all malignancies can be prevented, with tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption accounting for nearly half of avoidable cases.
-
Nighttime Urination And Bladder Cancer: Is There A Connection?
Bladder cancer typically develops in the lining of the bladder and is more commonly associated with symptoms such as blood in the urine (haematuria), changes in urinary habits, and sometimes pain during urination.
-
The Insulin-Cancer Link: A Diabetologist Explains How High Blood Sugar Feeds Cancer Cells
Dr Ankita Tiwari explains how high blood sugar feeds cancer cells. He also shares factors that increase risk and how to reduce cancer risk.
-
Breast Cancer To Lung Cancer: The 7 Most Common Cancers Among Women In The World
Some cancers affect women more often because of biological factors, age, lifestyle habits, environmental exposure, and family history. Early detection, regular screening, healthy eating, exercise, and avoiding tobacco can reduce the risk of many canc
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Fatty Liver Disease Is Now More Common Than Ever: Are You Missing Early Warning Signs?
Recognising the early warning signs of fatty liver disease is crucial for intervention and treatment. As the liver becomes increasingly inflamed, progressing to MASH or develops severe scarring, a distinct sequence of warning signs emerges.
-
Pain While Swallowing Could Be A Late Sign Of Esophageal Cancer, Reveals AIIMS-Trained Doctor
Dr Sethi says the cancer often starts with mild trouble swallowing, which most people ignore because it feels minor at first.
-
Nutritional Support To 2.8 Million Tuberculosis Patients Could Avert 120,000 Deaths Yearly: Study
Researchers in collaboration with India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) found that food support is a cost-effective way to improve health outcomes for people with TB in 94 per cent of the study's simulations.
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Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
-
Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
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Microplastics In Human Liver Are Fueling Liver Disease, Warns Study
Humans unknowingly consume, drink, and inhale microscopic plastic particles, known as microplastics, as well as even smaller nanoplastics. As the liver serves as the body's primary filter for all that is consumed, these particles often become trapped
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Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
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Rising Liver Cancer Cases: Are We Ignoring The Warning Signs? Doctor Answers
The rising incidence of liver cancer across the globe is becoming an alarming public health concern. Once considered relatively uncommon in many regions, liver cancer cases are now increasing steadily due to a combination of lifestyle factors, chroni
-
Do Men Get Breast Cancer? The Silent Risk Factors Most Males Ignore
The symptoms of male breast cancer can be subtle, but they should never be dismissed. The most common sign is a painless lump beneath the nipple.
-
AI Finds Hidden Skin Cancer Risk, Flags 1-In-3 Danger Rate: Study
The research analysed registry data covering over 6 million adults in Sweden. This included information such as age, sex, medical history, medications, and even socioeconomic factors.
-
Colon Cancer Deaths Among Younger Adults Are Higher In Those With Less Education: Study
The researchers found that over the last 30 years, the rise in colorectal cancer deaths in young adults occurred almost entirely among people without a four-year college degree.
