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For a long time, breast cancer has been talked about like it’s something that shows up only after a woman crosses a certain age. Forty. Fifty. Post-menopause. That idea is so deeply baked into our heads that younger women rarely see themselves in the conversation at all. And that’s a problem. Because breast cancer doesn’t…
Image credits: getty images, canva Cancer is one disease that springs up as one of the most unwelcomed surprises in one’s life. From unexpected symptoms to unending treatment, the disease wreaks a whole lot of havoc on a person’s life and makes the day-to-day routine entirely tiring. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2025…
Dr. Dawn Mussallem calls purple sweet potatoes her favorite food and emphasizes their unique ability to modulate gene activity. “They can turn off genes that promote cancer and turn on tumor-suppressor genes — it’s like giving your body a natural switch to fight disease,” she explains. Purple sweet potatoes are nutritional powerhouses, and as studies…
Exercise doesn’t have to mean heavy workouts or long gym sessions. Activities like brisk walking, cycling, or yoga for 30 minutes a day can help maintain healthy hormone levels, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the immune system, all of which play a role in reducing cancer risk. Regular movement also helps maintain a healthy weight, which…
For many people, taking a shower and applying deodorant is an essential part of their daily hygiene routine. However, questions have long circulated online about whether this common practice might be linked to an increased cancer risk. Dr Saadvik Raghuram, an oncologist based in Hyderabad, has weighed in on these concerns, helping to distinguish between…
Most cancer patients show early warning signs that are frequently dismissed as normal or minor. Oncologist, Dr. Anchal Aggarwal, with 16 years of medical experience, states that in about 80% of cases, patients have missed early symptoms before diagnosis. Clinical experience and even the public health data state that often the overlooked symptoms are the…
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally, and India is witnessing a rise in its cancer burden. A journal published in the JAMA network a nationwide report based on 43 population-based cancer registries, provides a comprehensive overview of the cancer incidence and mortality rate across India between 2015-2019. These registries, presented under…
