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Physical inactivity is a killer. When we become inactive, we lose muscular strength. When we lack muscular strength, we may be more likely to experience a host of health issues, including cognitive decline, poor mental health, musculoskeletal conditions, have a fall, get seriously injured, become hospitalised, and develop diabetes, heart…

Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide.

Learn about Shannen Doherty's battle with cancer and the impact of her passing on loved ones.

While skin cancer has historically been less prevalent in India compared to Western countries, recent trends indicate a concerning rise in its incidence across the nation. Despite its subtropical climate and melanin-rich population, India is not immune to the global surge in skin cancer cases. Understanding the factors contributing to…

Pediatric cancers, though relatively rare, present unique challenges and demands. Unlike adult cancers, which are often linked to lifestyle and environmental factors, pediatric cancers are typically the result of genetic mutations and cellular changes secondary to ionizing radiation exposure during development,some chemotherapy drugs e.g.some alkylating drugs. Some genetically determined underlying…

Breast cancer cases are growing at an exponential rate. A report by Lancet Breast Cancer Commission has found, the ailment will cause a million deaths by 2040. All over the world, breast cancer cases will go up from 2.3 million in 2020 to more than 3 million by 2040, with…

Breast augmentation is the second most commonly performed aesthetic surgery procedure globally. It is sought by women to improve their body proportions, thereby improving their self confidence and quality of life. Though breast augmentation can be done using implants or an individual’s own fat; the former is the most common…

Exclusive: Campaigners tell Maya Oppenheim women of colour routinely have to ‘plead’ or wait a long time to get a prosthetic implant that matches their skin tone and are often told nothing is available

‘C the Signs’ artificial intelligence program scans medical records to increase likelihood of spotting cancers

Airpods can be a great buddy and a support system when you are all by yourself. But every now and then, in social media or by concerned family members, you get warned about the perils of electromagnetic radiation emitted by them, that can even cause cancer or have harmful effects…

A new report suggests men are less likely than women to have a trusting relationship with a doctor and so miss out on health literacy and advice