Monday, February 05 2024

This Week in Explainers: Can humans 'catch' Alzheimer's disease from one another? - Firstpost

Goodbye January and hello February. This week has been quite eventful. The Maldives, despite being a small island nation, continues to make big headlines. Its president Mohamed Muizzu, who was sworn… [+5151 chars]

World Cancer Day | Why prioritise your financial planning for cancer care - CNBCTV18

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Cancer awareness: Understanding common causes to minimise its risk - Mint Lounge

Is cancer avoidable? Yes. Isn't cancer genetic? A small fraction (5-6%) maybe. But the majority develop over time.  While one may think of exposure to carcinogens like smoking, pesticides and polluti… [+6898 chars]

Cut down on sugar & junk food, do exercise, say experts - Times of India

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World Cancer Day 2024 | How regular exercise shields us from cancer - Moneycontrol

Cancer remains one of modern medicine's most formidable challenges. But amid the complexity of genetic factors and environmental triggers, we have a surprisingly potent ally in our fight against canc… [+6621 chars]

Cancer burden rises; AP readies broad roadmap - Times of India

10 tips to boost your child's mind power

Docs: Early HPV detection could stop it from turning into cervical cancer - Times of India

10 tips to boost your child's mind power

Global cancer cases may rise 77% by 2050, deaths by 50%: Report - Times of India

10 tips to boost your child's mind power

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‘Extremely lucky:' Suburban mom shares the ‘widow-maker' heart attack signs she nearly missed - NBC Chicago

On one evening in July 2022, Casalan Bittle, a 47-year-old single mother from suburban Northbrook, began experiencing indigestion, which she chalked up to a burger eaten the night before. Bittle pu… [+7563 chars]

World Cancer Day: How this corporate lawyer underwent repeat surgeries but still fought insurance Co to get 50% reimbursement on a life-saving drug - The Indian Express

When corporate lawyer Deval Patel signed up for a mammogram after her 46th birthday in 2016, little did she know she would be diagnosed with an aggressive grade three HER2 positive breast cancer. Des… [+5505 chars]

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds - News-Medical.Net

In a recent study published in the journal EBioMedicine,  a team of scientists investigated the association between physical activity levels and gut microbiota using accelerometer-based assessments o… [+5875 chars]

World Cancer Day 2024: Understanding the difference between colon and rectal cancer - India TV News

As today on February 4th, 2024, we celebrate World Cancer Day, we need to understand that every person, and every cancer, is unique. This holds true even within the large bowel, where colon and recta… [+1611 chars]

World Cancer Day 2024: Prevent, Detect, and Conquer Cancer - News18

Cancer ranks as the second leading cause of death in most countries. Various types of cancers account for about 10% of deaths in India. The reasons for this are mainly lack of awareness, stigma assoc… [+2502 chars]

Maharashtra Government To Implement Vatsalya Programme Across State To Curb Mother, Child Mortality - Free Press Journal

Mumbai: To address the worrying issue of mother and child mortality, the state government has come up with the Vatsalya programme. Under the initiative, various maternal and child care schemes will b… [+2666 chars]

Floating the longevity balloon - Deccan Herald

The science of longevity and preventive healthcare includes genetic testing, recommendations on diet, nutraceuticals (supplements, bio enzymes), exercise, sleep, and emotional health. For many, anti-… [+645 chars]

World Cancer Day 2024: Why is breast cancer getting common among women? Know from experts - DNA India

Prevention strategies, as highlighted by both doctors, focus on lifestyle modifications, stress reduction, exercise, a healthy diet, and timely family planning. Breast cancer has emerged as a signifi… [+2280 chars]

The Vitamin C-saw - The New Indian Express

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a powerful antioxidant. Known as the daily dose of sunshine for the body, it protects cells and tissues from free radical damage. It is a water-soluble vitamin that suppo… [+476 chars]