[ad_1] It’s often assumed that cancer results either from bad genes or bad luck but in truth it’s a blend of our genes, our environment and the lifestyle that we adopt, says Dr Surender Kumar Dabas, Vice Chairman & HOD, Oncology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. So can lifestyle modifications prevent cancer? Dr Dabas shares, “Not all…
[ad_1] Sugary drinks, those sweet, bubbly, and often addictive beverages, have become a mainstay in the diets of teenagers and young adults. While they may provide a momentary burst of pleasure, they offer no essential nutrients and pose significant health risks. Growing evidence suggests that their regular consumption can lead to severe health problems, including…
[ad_1] Cancer is a disease that knows no boundaries- gender, creed, caste, ethnicity. While it predominantly affects women, it’s essential to acknowledge that men can also be at risk of developing breast cancer, albeit at a significantly lower rate. Despite the outward differences in breast appearance between men and women, the anatomical similarities mean…
[ad_1] According to the World Health Organization, in 2020 more than 20 lakh females were diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 6 lakh lives were lost. In India, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer in women. In 2020, more than two lakh women in India were estimated to have been diagnosed with…
[ad_1] The study, published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine, was conducted on 1,388 women aged 18-79, of which 491 had epithelial ovarian cancer and 897 didn’t. Researchers from the University of Montreal in Canada calculated participants’ exposure to specific agents in the workplace, and the relationship between exposure to each of…
[ad_1] Obesity is known to raise the risk of colorectal cancer. Research from the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) suggested that the significance of this link has probably been grossly underestimated. The reason is that many patients unintentionally lose weight before being told they have colon cancer. Studies that only consider body weight at…
