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Cancer killed nearly 6000 people in Maharashtra last year: 7 most common types you should be aware of

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, March 03, 2020 at 08:51pm

A total of 11,306 cancer cases were registered in Maharashtra alone in 2019.
Heart attacks during pregnancy: The cases are rising, but why?

Posted By Editorial Team, February 10, 2020 at 10:19am

Heart attacks occur when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is reduced due to a blood vessel blockage.
World Cancer Day 2020: Researchers say cancer cases will double every 20 years in India

Posted By Editorial Team, February 04, 2020 at 12:39pm

As the life expectancy of Indians increases, more cancers will occur - say researchers.
Finally, a 'breakthrough' in vaping lung injury probe in US

Posted By IANS, November 09, 2019 at 06:02pm

The investigation into the mysterious lung illness linked to e-cigarette use in the US has led to the identification of a potential culprit by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Men with breast cancer face high mortality rates: Study

Posted By IANS, October 24, 2019 at 08:30pm

Breast cancer is likely to claim more male victims than females. According to a new study, men with this disease have lower survival rates.
Do you have an itch that doesn’t go away? It may be cancer

Posted By Juhi Kumari, September 19, 2019 at 12:49pm

Cancer is one disease that may strike when you least expect it. Read on to know some of the common signs associated with this disease that is often ignored due to lack of awareness.
Priyanka Chopra’s 'The Sky Is Pink' is about pulmonary fibrosis: Know about this condition

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, September 10, 2019 at 08:15pm

The much-awaited family drama, starring Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar and Zaira Wasim, deals with the sensitive issue of pulmonary fibrosis and how it affects relationships. Read on to know more about this disorder.
WHO suggested ways to prevent or control dengue fever

Posted By Editorial Team, June 11, 2019 at 04:12pm
Lowering blood pressure may prevent premature deaths from cardiovascular disease

Posted By IANS, June 11, 2019 at 03:24pm

According to a study published online in the journal Circulation, scaling up treatment of high blood pressure to 70 per cent of the world's population could extend the lives of 39.4 million people.
Proper nutrition policy can alleviate deaths associated with diet in India

Posted By Agencies, June 02, 2019 at 11:05am

According to a new study published in the Lancet journal, poor diet leads to hundreds of deaths in India annually.
Chilli compound may slow lung cancer progression

Posted By IANS, April 08, 2019 at 10:43am

A new study presented during the 2019 Experimental Biology meeting in Florida has revealed that a compound that is responsible for chilli's heat could help may slow the spread of lung cancer.
Sonam Kapoor to raise funds for cancer survivors

Posted By IANS, March 24, 2019 at 12:39pm

In a bid to raise funds for cancer survivors, Sonam Kapoor is all set to walk in Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's fashion show.
New research identifies gene responsible for spreading prostate cancer

Posted By ANI, January 17, 2019 at 04:35pm

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications had found that a specific gene in cancerous prostate tumours indicates when patients are at high-risk for the cancer to spread.
Delhi reports 551 dengue cases so far in November

Posted By Agencies, November 20, 2018 at 10:35am

As per the latest report, 2,146 people have been diagnosed with the vector-borne disease in Delhi so far this year. However, the number is less than last year's, which was 4,375.
Delhi: 285 dengue cases recorded in a week

Posted By Kristina Das, November 06, 2018 at 03:52pm

As many as 1,595 people have been diagnosed with the vector-borne disease in Delhi so far, the report stated. However, compared to last year the number is less.
Mumbai: Monsoon diseases killed 23 this year

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, October 06, 2018 at 07:48am

Though the monsoon season has ended, it has given a tough time to Mumbaikars. You will be shocked to know that monsoon diseases have claimed 23 lives in the city.
Light drinking also increases the risk of death, warns study

Posted By ANI, October 05, 2018 at 06:51am

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that consuming one to two drinks four or more times per week increases the risk of premature death by 20 percent, compared with drinking three times a week or less.
1 in 20 annual deaths in the world is due to alcohol abuse, says WHO report

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 22, 2018 at 04:08pm

Here is why you should stay away from excessive consumption of alcohol. Alcohol abuse results in 1 out of 20 annual deaths, worldwide, reveals a World Health Organisation (WHO) report.
Goa Chief Minister Parrikar admitted at AIIMS Delhi

Posted By Agencies, September 16, 2018 at 06:52am

Manohar Parrikar, who is suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer, was on Saturday admitted at the All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for further treatment and examination.
Fourth case: Woman from North Kolkata dies of dengue

Posted By Kristina Das, September 13, 2018 at 09:07pm

The name of the woman was Krishna Hazra, she was a housewife. Over the past few days, the woman was suffering from a fever.