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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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"Silent Killer": Doctor Shares Why High Blood Pressure Shows No Early Symptoms
People already diagnosed with hypertension should take medications regularly and avoid stopping treatment without medical supervision.
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Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
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Inflammation Can Harm Your Body In 7 Ways: Here's How To Fight It Naturally
Persistent inflammation can interfere with insulin function, making it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar. Over time, this may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Are Your Kidneys At Risk? 7 Early Signs To Watch Out For
Healthy kidneys help produce a hormone that supports red blood cell production. When kidney function declines, it can lead to anaemia.
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One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
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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 You Know About Cardiac Infections After Stent Surgery? What Patients Must Watch For
Cardiac infections after heart stent procedures are rare but serious, with mortality rates up to 40 percent and symptoms appearing days to weeks later.
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Top 3 Causes Of Fatty Liver Disease Explained; 5 Prevention Tips To Follow
According to a new Lancet global study, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, nearly 2 billion people worldwide could be living with metabolic liver disease by 2050.
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Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) vs HbA1c: Which Test Is More Reliable For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Experts now recommend a combined and individualised approach, considering risk factors such as age, symptoms, family history, and other related conditions to determine which test to administer.
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Physical, Social Factors May Together Account For Up To 9 Times Higher Risk Of Faster Brain Ageing: Study
Researchers from the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at Ireland's Trinity College Dublin said the structural changes in the brain are consistent with mechanisms such as neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and vascular dysfunction.
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Breakthrough Brain Cancer Therapy Shows Dramatic Tumour Shrinking In 5 Days In Early Trial
CAR-T therapy works by taking a patient's immune cells, modifying them in a lab to better recognise cancer, and then infusing them back into the body.
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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.
-
"Silent Killer": Doctor Shares Why High Blood Pressure Shows No Early Symptoms
People already diagnosed with hypertension should take medications regularly and avoid stopping treatment without medical supervision.
-
Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
-
Inflammation Can Harm Your Body In 7 Ways: Here's How To Fight It Naturally
Persistent inflammation can interfere with insulin function, making it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar. Over time, this may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes.
-
Are Your Kidneys At Risk? 7 Early Signs To Watch Out For
Healthy kidneys help produce a hormone that supports red blood cell production. When kidney function declines, it can lead to anaemia.
-
One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
-
1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
-
Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
-
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 You Know About Cardiac Infections After Stent Surgery? What Patients Must Watch For
Cardiac infections after heart stent procedures are rare but serious, with mortality rates up to 40 percent and symptoms appearing days to weeks later.
-
Top 3 Causes Of Fatty Liver Disease Explained; 5 Prevention Tips To Follow
According to a new Lancet global study, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, nearly 2 billion people worldwide could be living with metabolic liver disease by 2050.
-
Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
-
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) vs HbA1c: Which Test Is More Reliable For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Experts now recommend a combined and individualised approach, considering risk factors such as age, symptoms, family history, and other related conditions to determine which test to administer.
-
Physical, Social Factors May Together Account For Up To 9 Times Higher Risk Of Faster Brain Ageing: Study
Researchers from the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at Ireland's Trinity College Dublin said the structural changes in the brain are consistent with mechanisms such as neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and vascular dysfunction.
-
Breakthrough Brain Cancer Therapy Shows Dramatic Tumour Shrinking In 5 Days In Early Trial
CAR-T therapy works by taking a patient's immune cells, modifying them in a lab to better recognise cancer, and then infusing them back into the body.
