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Cancer is a disease that starts with uncontrolled cell division and eventually causes tissue and organ damage. The disease may arise in any part of the body, but some organs have been found to be more frequently affected than others. Which organs become malignant depends on cell turnover, exposure to environmental agents, inherited traits, and…
Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh, known for his stellar batting prowess, was diagnosed with mediastinal seminoma, a rare cancer of the chest, in 2011 after the Cricket World Cup, a tumor between his lungs (not lung cancer). Mediastinal seminoma is a rare, but highly curable type of cancer that affects the space between the lungs. It…
For years, desi ghee and garlic have been prized in Indian kitchens, not only for adding flavour to food but for their perceived medicinal benefits. Social media claims in recent times have gone further, to say that desi ghee and garlic, taken together on an empty stomach, can prevent cancer, reduce weight, enhance sexual power,…
Think about your morning rush: chai in one hand, phone in the other, no time for a full workout. What if 10 minutes of sweat could slash bowel cancer risks and even slow its growth? A groundbreaking study from Newcastle University shows exactly that, proving short, intense bursts trigger blood changes that fight cancer cells…
Basal cell skin cancer can be easily mistaken for something so harmless as a pimple. This is why understanding even the most subtle signs can be life saving. Highlighting the same, board-certified dermatologist Jenny Liu shared an Instagram video and explained how one of the most malignant cancers can disguise itself as a minor skin…
Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer somewhere in the world, according to the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). The disease ranks as the fourth most common female cancer worldwide because it caused 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths during 2022. The preventable nature of cervical cancer exists alongside its…
Cervical cancer sneaks up on thousands of women each year, hitting hardest in countries like India where screening often falls short–and cervical cancer is one such! Caused mainly by persistent HPV infection in the cervix– it stays silent for years until it is too late. Australia shows the way forward, targeting elimination by 2035 through…
Tattoos are everywhere you look these days, aren’t they? Think about it, Bollywood celebs rocking massive mandala sleeves or your buddy showing off that tiny lotus on their ankle. In cities like Delhi and Bangalore, studios are packed with people turning skin into stories. It’s fun, it’s personal, it’s a big part of how we…
Hot drinks are supposed to make life feel warmer, not more complicated, yet the temperature of that cup can change more than comfort. Many people drink tea or coffee while it is practically steaming their face because the warmth feels grounding and familiar. The trouble is the oesophagus is soft, sensitive and not designed for…
Neuroendocrine cancer is one of the rarest types, which begins with special hormone-making cells scattered through the body, and it was the tumor with which Irrfan Khan was diagnosed back in 2018. These cancers can be in the ‘quiet’ stage for many years or can become terribly aggressive all of a sudden, fair enough to…
