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What began as an ordinary winter day turned into a race against death for two families in Faridabad, when their infants accidentally inhaled food particles that silently blocked their lungs, pushing both children to the brink of fatal respiratory failure.Two babies, aged just one year and eight months, were rushed to Amrita Hospital, Faridabad in…
NEW DELHI: India’s lung cancer burden is projected to rise sharply by 2030, with the North-East emerging as the worst-affected region and women recording the fastest increase in cases, a national study published in Indian Journal of Medical Research has found. Data from 57 populations across six regions show lung cancer incidence to be highest…
Air pollution has quietly become one of the most serious health threats of our time. In my years as a medical oncologist, I’ve seen first-hand how long-term exposure to polluted air does far more than cause temporary breathlessness or irritation. It weakens immunity, worsens chronic illnesses, strains the heart and lungs, and complicates cancer treatment.High…
A team of researchers from University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), Keele University, and Loughborough University have developed a ground breaking blood test to detect lung cancer. “In a new study, the ‘Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) microspectroscopy’ technique has been shown to identify a single cancer cell in a blood sample,” the Loughborough…
Telling pneumonia and lung cancer apart can be difficult because both conditions target the lungs and often produce similar symptoms, such as persistent cough, chest pain, and fatigue. Despite these overlaps, they are fundamentally different in their causes, development, and treatment approaches. Pneumonia is an infection that triggers rapid inflammation in the air sacs of…
Dr. Ankit Bhatia, MBBS MD in Pulmonology, shared a scary story from his emergency. One person wanted an immaculate toilet, for that they mixed two different toilet cleaners in the bowl. Within minutes, heavy fumes filled the small bathroom. The immediate feeling of breathlessness hit the person. They then collapsed to the floor. Family members…
NEW DELHI: Communities living around areas in India that witness mining operations are showing measurable signs of lung impairment and heavy-metal exposure, according to new data tabled in Lok Sabha.The health ministry, citing Indian Council of Medical Research studies, has confirmed that residents in mining belts face risks comparable to those for workers directly involved…
Many people reach for foods that provide comfort, convenience or quick energy, often without thinking about how rapidly those foods raise blood sugar. While high glycaemic index items are usually discussed in the context of weight gain or diabetes, research is beginning to explore how they may influence other conditions that once seemed unrelated to…
Breathing in the thick smog that envelops vast stretches of the city is a daily reality for millions in Delhi, turning the act of inhalation into a potential health hazard. For decades lung cancer was chiefly linked to tobacco smoke, yet emerging patterns now spotlight a troubling shift. Amid rising air pollution levels in Delhi,…
Lung diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite this, many lung conditions begin silently, often showing only subtle signs before progressing to severe impairment. Early recognition of these symptoms is essential because timely intervention can slow disease progression, improve quality of life, and reduce complications.Medical research shows that relying solely…
