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Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has emphasised the life-saving potential of early prostate cancer detection. Highlighting the importance of targeted screening, he said men at high risk, particularly Black men and those with a family history of the disease, could benefit significantly from proactive checks. Prostate Cancer Research, of which Sunak is a patron,…
Prostate cancer is still among the most prevalent cancers of men globally, but timely detection is everything. Over recent years, medical professionals have been emphasizing the key role of a simple blood test in detecting prostate cancer at its earliest point and minimizing the chances of death by almost 21 percent. The easy-to-use screening device,…
Intro: Kerala is witnessing a surge in infections caused by Naegleria Fowleri, commonly referred to as the ‘brain-eating amoeba’, that thrives in water. So far, there have been 69 confirmed cases and 19 deaths. Preetu Nair speaks with Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, convenor (research cell), Kerala state IMA, to understand more about the deadly conditionWhy are…
Cancer is generally associated with adults, but children can also develop certain types, making childhood cancer a growing global concern. Though rare, its incidence is rising worldwide and poses a severe emotional and physical impact on families. Research shows that boys are slightly more vulnerable than girls to cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors,…
Most of us think of snoring as just an annoying habit or a sign of being tired. But for 51-year-old Claire Barbery from Cornwall, U.K., it was a red flag for something far more serious. One night, she found herself waking up gasping for air and breathing through her mouth because her nose was blocked….
