At an age when most children are straddling the threshold between turbulent teenage and naïve childhood, Arav Hak is an exception. This Mumbaikar, who is in class VII, is a role model for adults and children alike. Arav, who moved to Mumbai from the US in 2015, had a life-changing experience when his mother took
Read moreOral Ulcer & Oral Cancer As per reports published in 2013, India has 26 per cent chewing tobacco users as against 14 per cent smokers. Preventing tobacco use can be the single biggest program for to reduction of non-communicable diseases. Obviously, prevention of cancer has to be major concern, prevention of other oral afflictions is
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For Durgaiah, it has been an arduous journey from being a small-scale farmer in Hunsemaradoddi, Karnataka to being a committed public health advocate. As a cancer survivor, his focus in life now is to sensitize the society to the menace of tobacco use. Durgaiah remembers his first brush with tobacco. He started smoking beedi during school years
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Sports enthusiasts may distinctly remember the young, handsome boxer from Manipur who helped India raise its medal tally at the Asian Games in 1998, winning a gold and millions of hearts. Ngangom Dingko Singh became a hero for the whole nation as he returned home from Thailand with an impressive win. The Arjuna awardee also
Read moreSigns and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer 1. Generally no symptoms are observed at Early Stage of Prostate Cancer. 2. More advanced Prostate Cancers can sometimes cause symptoms, such as: * Problems passing urine * A slow or weak urinary stream * Need to urinate more often, especially at night * Blood in the urine *
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Despite living in an unhealthy environment, we have the power to minimise the damage our bodies could go through. Certain foods fight cancerous cells while others are likely to weaken your immune system. Knowing what to avoid is the first step to staying healthy. When it comes to what lands on your plate, these are
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Losing her eyesight to cancer didn’t stop 21-year-old Bhakti Ghatole from heading towards her goals. She recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and is on the path towards becoming an IAS officer. Retinoblastoma is a deadly eye cancer that affects one’s retina. This disease is rare and seen exclusively in young children; it can develop
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As statistics on life-threatening diseases such as cancer rise, the need to find a cure is as pressing as ever. This discovery is likely to ease the tension and mark a step closer to progress for medical researchers and doctors everywhere. Researchers from the University of Turku Centre for Biotechnology have uncovered a relationship between
Read moreThe Statistics Worldwide statistics show that incidence rate of Prostate Cancer varies across the globe. Men from the developed nations have a much higher occurrence rate than those from the developing nations. By the year 2030 the worldwide Prostate Cancer burden is expected to grow to 1.7 million new cases and 4,99,000 new deaths, because of the growth and
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Early detection is critical for success in the treatment of prostate cancer. Hence, reliable markers for the malignancy play a vital role in reducing the mortality rate among patients. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy reported in adult men. Most patients who develop prostate cancer show no symptoms initially. It is only
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