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1 In 7 Stroke Patients In India Are Under 45: Alarming National Registry Data
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new National Stroke Registry analysis reveals nearly 14 % of stroke patients in India are under 45, a demographic once considered low risk.
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The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Globally and in India, the data are signalling towards a steep rise in cancer cases. Here is how different types of cancers are affecting young adults in India and what you can do to prevent them.
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James Van Der Beek Dies Of Colon Cancer At 48: Symptoms, Risks And Prevention Explained
- Friday February 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and accounts for approximately 10% of all cancer cases.
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Nearly 2 In Every 5 Global Cancer Cases Were Preventable: Study
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Nearly 2 in 5 cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were preventable, linked to smoking, infections, alcohol, obesity, and inactivity. A Nature Medicine study reveals 7.1 million cases tied to modifiable risk factors, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancer
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7 Risk Factors That Increase Your Chances Of Thyroid Cancer
- Monday January 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Thyroid cancer is increasingly detected in India. From radiation exposure to family history and obesity, experts explain the key risk factors and why early awareness and timely evaluation can make thyroid cancer highly treatable.
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www.ndtv.com
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10-Minute High-Intensity Workout Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Molecules In Bloodstream, Finds Study
- Friday January 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The study included 30 participants between the ages 50-78, all overweight or obese (a cancer risk) yet healthy otherwise. Each of them performed a 10-minute high-intensity cycling session.
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www.ndtv.com
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Non-Vegetarian Diet, Poor Sleep, Obesity Can Increase Breast Cancer Risks: ICMR Study
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by about 5.6 per cent annually leading to an estimated increase of 0.05 million new cases per year.
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www.ndtv.com
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Cancer History In Family? What You Can Do To Reduce Risk
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
When multiple members of a family have had cancer especially at young ages or at the same site, it can signal inherited risk factors.
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www.ndtv.com
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Long-Term Weight Loss Diets Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk?
- Monday October 6, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Ashish Gautam
Obesity and poor diet choices can increase colon cancer risk, but sustained, healthy weight loss can offer lasting protection.
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www.ndtv.com
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1 In 7 Stroke Patients In India Are Under 45: Alarming National Registry Data
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new National Stroke Registry analysis reveals nearly 14 % of stroke patients in India are under 45, a demographic once considered low risk.
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www.ndtv.com
-
The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Globally and in India, the data are signalling towards a steep rise in cancer cases. Here is how different types of cancers are affecting young adults in India and what you can do to prevent them.
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www.ndtv.com
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James Van Der Beek Dies Of Colon Cancer At 48: Symptoms, Risks And Prevention Explained
- Friday February 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and accounts for approximately 10% of all cancer cases.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Nearly 2 In Every 5 Global Cancer Cases Were Preventable: Study
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Nearly 2 in 5 cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were preventable, linked to smoking, infections, alcohol, obesity, and inactivity. A Nature Medicine study reveals 7.1 million cases tied to modifiable risk factors, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancer
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www.ndtv.com
-
7 Risk Factors That Increase Your Chances Of Thyroid Cancer
- Monday January 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Thyroid cancer is increasingly detected in India. From radiation exposure to family history and obesity, experts explain the key risk factors and why early awareness and timely evaluation can make thyroid cancer highly treatable.
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www.ndtv.com
-
10-Minute High-Intensity Workout Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Molecules In Bloodstream, Finds Study
- Friday January 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The study included 30 participants between the ages 50-78, all overweight or obese (a cancer risk) yet healthy otherwise. Each of them performed a 10-minute high-intensity cycling session.
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www.ndtv.com
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Non-Vegetarian Diet, Poor Sleep, Obesity Can Increase Breast Cancer Risks: ICMR Study
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by about 5.6 per cent annually leading to an estimated increase of 0.05 million new cases per year.
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www.ndtv.com
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Cancer History In Family? What You Can Do To Reduce Risk
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
When multiple members of a family have had cancer especially at young ages or at the same site, it can signal inherited risk factors.
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www.ndtv.com
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Long-Term Weight Loss Diets Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk?
- Monday October 6, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Ashish Gautam
Obesity and poor diet choices can increase colon cancer risk, but sustained, healthy weight loss can offer lasting protection.
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www.ndtv.com