Category: Health

Cancer cases among people under 50 are rising sharply in India, doctors warn, stressing early diagnosis, awareness of symptoms and timely treatment after rare, life-threatening cases in young adults were successfully managed. Once considered a disease primarily affecting the elderly, cancer is increasingly encroaching upon the youth. Global health data reflects a sobering shift: a study […]

India’s decision to waive import duty on key cancer drugs has eased treatment costs but experts say wider access, early screening, insurance coverage and holistic care are critical to improving outcomes and quality of life. India’s cancer burden continues to rise sharply, with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) estimating over 14 lakh new cancer […]

Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic diabetes drug in the US market. Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic diabetes drug in the US market. The company has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug […]

Oral cancer in India carries a distinctly gendered burden. It remains the most common cancer among men in several states and consistently ranks among the top five cancers affecting women. While tobacco use, particularly smokeless forms such as gutka, khaini, and betel nut continues to drive the majority of cases, emerging shifts in risk profiles point […]

On World Cancer Day (February 4), the spotlight is on awareness, prevention, and early detection. While public campaigns stress lifestyle changes and regular screenings, it’s also worth asking: how do the doctors who fight cancer every day protect themselves? Doctors who work closely with cancer patients carry an unspoken awareness into their everyday lives. Years of […]

When you think of cancer, you normally associate it with older people. One has always believed that things like bad genes and even worse habits, like smoking, were combining to cause cancer. However, this perception is slowly changing. On this World Cancer Day, which is observed each year on February 4, data reveals that cancer is […]

On World Cancer Day, let’s explore whether cancer cases are truly rising or if improved detection is revealing more cases. Cancer is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Despite major advances in medicine, the disease continues to pose a serious global health challenge, raising important questions […]

Are ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as bad for you as cigarettes? A new study by researchers in the United States is calling for authorities to treat them similarly. The researchers claim that UPFs have far more in common with cigarettes than fruits and vegetables. UPFs include biscuits, soft drinks, formula milk, several baby and toddler foods, sweets, […]

Spain has made medical history by performing the world’s first face transplant using tissue from a donor who underwent euthanasia. The country had legalised euthanasia for adults with “serious and incurable” diseases in 2021 Doctors in Barcelona have successfully carried out the world’s first face transplant using tissue from a donor who had undergone euthanasia, reported […]

Some people carry Alzheimer’s-related brain damage for years without symptoms. Scientists say the difference lies in brain resilience, known as cognitive reserve, which helps the brain adapt and function normally despite plaques, tangles and other early signs of disease One of the puzzles in Alzheimer’s research is that some people have brains that show clear signs […]