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The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
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
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
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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World Cancer Day 2026: Why India Is Seeing A Rise In Lifestyle-Related Cancers
The theme for World Cancer Day 2026 is "United by Unique". This is the second year of a three-year campaign (2025-2027) focused on a people-centred approach to care.
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7 Risk Factors That Increase Your Chances Of Thyroid Cancer
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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Indian Scientists Discover Rare Gene Mutation Behind Repeated Neurological Disorders In Children
A team of Indian researchers has identified a rare USP18 gene mutation linked to recurrent neurological decline in children.
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Can Long-Term Weight Loss Diets Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk?
Obesity and poor diet choices can increase colon cancer risk, but sustained, healthy weight loss can offer lasting protection.
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Not Just Obesity And Heart Disease, Processed Foods Might Also Cause Lung Cancer, Study Finds
A 41 per cent higher risk of developing lung cancer among individuals who consumed the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods, the study found.
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Doctors Warn: Everyday Habits Could Trigger Global Liver Cancer Surge
Liver cancer cases could double by 2050, with preventable causes like obesity, alcohol, and hepatitis B and C driving the surge. Experts say 60% of cases are avoidable with early intervention.
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PM Modi Urges Immediate Focus On Obesity In India; Here's How Lifestyle Changes Can Help
PM Modi on Obesity in India: In the year 2022, around 250 Cr. people were overweight globally. Fortunately, you can overcome obesity and improve your quality of life by implementing healthy lifestyle changes.
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The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
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
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
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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World Cancer Day 2026: Why India Is Seeing A Rise In Lifestyle-Related Cancers
The theme for World Cancer Day 2026 is "United by Unique". This is the second year of a three-year campaign (2025-2027) focused on a people-centred approach to care.
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7 Risk Factors That Increase Your Chances Of Thyroid Cancer
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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Indian Scientists Discover Rare Gene Mutation Behind Repeated Neurological Disorders In Children
A team of Indian researchers has identified a rare USP18 gene mutation linked to recurrent neurological decline in children.
-
Can Long-Term Weight Loss Diets Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk?
Obesity and poor diet choices can increase colon cancer risk, but sustained, healthy weight loss can offer lasting protection.
-
Not Just Obesity And Heart Disease, Processed Foods Might Also Cause Lung Cancer, Study Finds
A 41 per cent higher risk of developing lung cancer among individuals who consumed the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods, the study found.
-
Doctors Warn: Everyday Habits Could Trigger Global Liver Cancer Surge
Liver cancer cases could double by 2050, with preventable causes like obesity, alcohol, and hepatitis B and C driving the surge. Experts say 60% of cases are avoidable with early intervention.
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PM Modi Urges Immediate Focus On Obesity In India; Here's How Lifestyle Changes Can Help
PM Modi on Obesity in India: In the year 2022, around 250 Cr. people were overweight globally. Fortunately, you can overcome obesity and improve your quality of life by implementing healthy lifestyle changes.
