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Stop cancer before it starts: 7 essential screenings you can’t ignore
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Stop cancer before it starts: 7 essential screenings you can’t ignore

Hindustan Times  

Every year, over 20 million people globally are diagnosed with cancer and close to 9.5 million people will reportedly succumb to this dreaded disease. Occasionally based on age or other risk factors one may also be subjected to a physical exam particularly for breast cancer and also digital rectal exam for prostate cancer. It's important to note here that a …

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Bringing marginalised histories to the forefront through personal archives
4 months, 1 week ago

Bringing marginalised histories to the forefront through personal archives

The Hindu  

“We wanted to visibilize invisible histories,” says Ishita Shah, the co-curator of Constructing Personal Archives, a six-month-long incubation programme for developing and pursuing archiving projects of all scales, including personal records, family archives and community narratives. “We are talking about bringing these marginal histories to the forefront,” says the Bengaluru-based Shah, also the founder of Curating for Culture, the collective …

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Study finds rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the young in south India
6 months, 1 week ago

Study finds rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the young in south India

The Hindu  

A study has found a higher percentage increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among younger individuals than in older individuals in southern India over a period of 10 years. A team of doctors led by A. Ramachandran of India Diabetes Research Foundation and Dr. A. Ramachandran’s Diabetes Hospitals studied the prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes and …

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Most common cancers in men: 8 lifestyle and fitness tips to reduce risk
7 months ago

Most common cancers in men: 8 lifestyle and fitness tips to reduce risk

Hindustan Times  

The incidence of cancer is on the rise, affecting both men and women but despite this, the etiology of most cases remains unknown where health experts often encounter patients with oral cancer who have no history of tobacco intake or individuals with lung cancer who have never smoked a single cigarette in their life. Most common cancers in men: 8 …

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Vishu 2024: Date, timing, history, significance and celebration of Malayalam New Year
9 months ago

Vishu 2024: Date, timing, history, significance and celebration of Malayalam New Year

Hindustan Times  

Vishu is a Hindu festival celebrating the Malayalam New Year in Kerala, Tulu Nadu and Mahe in India. All you need to know about Vishu 2024 Vishu 2024 date This year, the auspicious festival of Vishu will be observed on Thursday, April 14. Significance of Vishu According to the Malayalam calendar, Vishu is a significant festival in Kerala that ushers …

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Veterans for Trump chief resigns after his conman history is revealed
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Veterans for Trump chief resigns after his conman history is revealed

Daily Mail  

Stan Fitzgerald announced Sunday he was resigning as the head of Veterans for Trump days after DailyMail.com revealed his history as a fraudster and concerns about the way he was running his fundraising effort. In his resignation statement he said negative headlines about his past life and a legal battle over Veterans for Trump made it impossible to continue his …

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How comprehensive foetal testing can reduce Down syndrome risk?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

How comprehensive foetal testing can reduce Down syndrome risk?

India Today  

The journey of pregnancy is filled with anticipation and excitement for parents, as they eagerly await the arrival of their child. Here's how comprehensive foetal testing and gynaecological counselling can help: FOETAL TESTING: Prenatal screening: for the general population/low-risk category Combined first-trimester screening: This screening technique, between 11 weeks to 13 weeks 6 days evaluates the risk of the foetus …

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Unique Names Day 2024: Date, history, significance, and ways to celebrate the day
10 months ago

Unique Names Day 2024: Date, history, significance, and ways to celebrate the day

India TV News  

Every year on March 5, people around the world come together to celebrate Unique Names Day. Unique Names Day: Significance In a world where conformity sometimes seems to reign supreme, Unique Names Day serves as a reminder that diversity should be celebrated, even in something as personal as a name. Unique Names Day: Ways to celebrate the day Share Your …

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Pankaj Udhas suffered from pancreatic cancer; all about the disease
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pankaj Udhas suffered from pancreatic cancer; all about the disease

Hindustan Times  

Legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday reportedly after battling pancreatic cancer for many months. Pancreatic cancer often does not cause symptoms until it reaches advanced stages, making it difficult to diagnose and treat," says Dr Pushpak Chirmade, Consultant, Medical Oncology at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Navi Mumbai. The patient is recommended to undergo CT scans, blood tests …

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World Cancer Day 2024: 5 common cancers in women beyond cervical cancer
11 months, 1 week ago

World Cancer Day 2024: 5 common cancers in women beyond cervical cancer

Hindustan Times  

Women are susceptible to a range of cancers due to multiple factors from genetic predisposition, hormonal issues, reproductive history, to environmental exposures. Genetic mutations and family history apart from exposure to carcinogens can also contribute to the risk of cancer in women. Apart from cervical cancer, that has been in news for the past few days, breast, colorectal, lung, endometrial …

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Did American History X foreshadow the resurgence of white nationalism in the US?
1 year, 2 months ago

Did American History X foreshadow the resurgence of white nationalism in the US?

BBC  

Did American History X foreshadow the resurgence of white nationalism in the US? Alamy Edward Furlong stars as teenager Danny Vinyard, who is ordered to take the American History X course to avoid expulsion Derek's crime was an act of intense brutality, portrayed in gut-wrenching detail. Dorothy Roberts, a sociologist who has devoted decades studying anti-black tropes, tells BBC Culture …

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When a family dies under Israel’s bombs, part of Gaza’s history disappears
1 year, 2 months ago

When a family dies under Israel’s bombs, part of Gaza’s history disappears

Al Jazeera  

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports at least 20 families have been killed, and entire neighbourhoods lie in ruins. The Israeli army said it is bombing in response to a surprise attack on Israel by the armed wing of Hamas last Saturday, which killed 1,300 people and wounded more than 3,000. Israel’s declared aim is to eliminate Hamas and dismantle …

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Why Melbourne writer André Dao chose fiction, not memoir, to tell his family history
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Melbourne writer André Dao chose fiction, not memoir, to tell his family history

ABC  

André Dao can pinpoint the precise moment he decided he wanted to be a writer. In his long conversations with his grandson, Dao's grandfather talked about his youth under French colonial rule and "his yearning for a free and independent Vietnam". "They had left him behind, essentially, without knowing whether or not they'd ever see him again," Dao tells ABC …

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Queen Charlotte star Adjoa Andoh on Netflix’s Bridgerton, intimacy coordinators and ageing
1 year, 8 months ago

Queen Charlotte star Adjoa Andoh on Netflix’s Bridgerton, intimacy coordinators and ageing

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On the one hand, Laurie Lee’s bucolic tale Cider with Rosie could have been “a …

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High-Risk Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know
1 year, 10 months ago

High-Risk Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know

News 18  

Having a baby is one of life’s most blissful and exciting experiences, but there are many things you have to learn when planning for childbirth. As the name implies a high-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy, during which a condition puts the mother, developing fetus or both at a higher risk for health complications. •Birth defects •Problems in babies growth •Multiple …

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World Cancer Day: 5 common reasons why women get breast cancer
1 year, 11 months ago

World Cancer Day: 5 common reasons why women get breast cancer

Hindustan Times  

While breast cancer can affect both the genders, women are at a greater risk of developing it as their breast cells are constantly exposed to the female hormones estrogen and progesterone made by her ovaries and over a longer period of time, this increases their risk of breast cancer. Breast cancer affects millions of women globally and there are some …

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Wonder why youngsters are getting heart attacks after hitting the gym?
2 years, 1 month ago

Wonder why youngsters are getting heart attacks after hitting the gym?

Hindustan Times  

Currently, there is a worrisome trend of heart attacks among gym goers in the country and the recent deaths of celebrities Siddhaanth Surryavanshi and Raju Shrivastav, who succumbed to heart attacks while working out, have left people wondering why youngsters are getting heart attacks after hitting the gym. If you are getting such symptoms, you should stop exercise.” He highlighted, …

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Here's how people with a family history of colorectal cancer can reduce their risk of developing the disease
2 years, 1 month ago

Here's how people with a family history of colorectal cancer can reduce their risk of developing the disease

Hindustan Times  

Colorectal cancer is the 6th most common cause of cancer death in India and starts in the large intestine or rectum. Here's how people with a family history of colorectal cancer can reduce their risk of developing the disease The healthy cells in the colon develop mutations in their DNA and accumulate together to form a tumour and over time …

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Movember: What men need to know about their family health history
2 years, 2 months ago

Movember: What men need to know about their family health history

The Independent  

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When is World Contraception Day 2022? History, Significance and Celebration
2 years, 3 months ago

When is World Contraception Day 2022? History, Significance and Celebration

News 18  

WORLD CONTRACEPTION DAY 2022: World Contraception Day is marked on September 26 with a focus on creating awareness about contraceptive knowledge and family planning. For a developing nation like India, which is also the second most populous country, World Contraception Day becomes an important event to highlight the need for population control. World Contraception Day: Significance According to the World …

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Are you at risk of diabetes? Factors that increase your chances of getting the disease
2 years, 4 months ago

Are you at risk of diabetes? Factors that increase your chances of getting the disease

Hindustan Times  

Not everyone has the same risk of getting diabetes and for some people the risk is higher than the others due to genetic factors, race, age or even ethnicity. People who are over 45 should be weaving their lifestyle around avoiding the disease, while those with family history of type 2 diabetes remain physical active, eat healthy foods and stay …

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5 Health check-ups every man needs
2 years, 6 months ago

5 Health check-ups every man needs

India TV News  

Most people underestimate the significance of regular examinations. * Blood sugar: Risk factors for developing high blood sugar levels include family history of diabetes, obesity. You might need to begin screening as early as 20 years of age if you have certain risk factors such as diabetes, smoking, a body mass index above 30, family history of stroke, or first-degree …

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Pay attention to your body, family history: Dr Naresh Trehan after KK's sudden demise
2 years, 7 months ago

Pay attention to your body, family history: Dr Naresh Trehan after KK's sudden demise

India Today  

A day after singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK passed away following a live concert in Kolkata, eminent cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan, Medanta Chairman, on Wednesday said that performers go through stress and elevated blood pressure that could precipitate heart attack. Speaking to India Today TV, Dr. Trehan said that while we will be able to say anything concretely …

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Delhi High Court Weekly Roundup: March 14 To March 20, 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Roundup: March 14 To March 20, 2022

Live Law  

CITATIONS 2022 LiveLaw 202 TO 2022 LiveLaw 213NOMINAL INDEXJIVANLAL JOITARAM PATEL v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA 2022 LiveLaw 202Mrs. Arbitral Fee Under Fourth Schedule Based On Aggregate Value Of Claim & Counter-Claim : Delhi High Court Case Title: JIVANLAL JOITARAM PATEL v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 202 The Delhi High Court has observed that the …

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