Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 22: Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers globally, with approximately 2.2 million new cases diagnosed annually, contributing to 18% of all cancer-related deaths, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. I
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation and News 18 Network held a national convention on cancer awareness under the second phase of 'Sanjeevani: United Against Cancer' programme, with Tata Trusts as knowledge partners. It brought together key stakeh
" He report by the Health Effects Institute said in 2021 that almost 8 million people in the world died because of air pollution. This is more than the number of people who have died due to COVID-19. We are concerned about COVID, but we are not concerned about air pollution."
New Delhi [India], September 28: As we celebrate World Heart Day, it's a timely reminder to prioritize our heart health and adopt habits that support a lifetime of well-being. Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of mortality worldwide, making it essential for everyone to understan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that the state government is committed to making healthcare facilities accessible to address maternal and infant mortality.
ccording to new research, patients who experience a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following a total hip replacement have a five-fold greater risk of death within a ten-year period.
The World Health Organization on Monday called on South-East Asia countries to accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths, a leading cause of mortality among young people aged 15-29.
Tuberculosis is a perplexing disease. It is the largest cause of mortality from infectious disease worldwide, however, it is believed that such deaths account for just around 5 per cent of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infections. Antibiotics can be credited with saving the lives of some
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday expressed joy and satisfaction over Gujarat securing first position in the Sustainable Development Goals index announced by Niti Aayog. He further emphasised that the state has been making major achievements with a significant reduction in ma
"The paper that has been published today is looking at COVID-19 mortality and the reduction in life expectancy during the pandemic. What it is trying to look at is excess mortality during the COVID pandemic in the year 2020. Now the first thing to understand is this is not COVID deaths on
The Ministry said that the study is erroneous and the methodology followed by the authors has critical flaws; the claims are inconsistent and unexplainable, adding that the study fails to acknowledge India's robust Civil Registration System (CRS), which recorded a substantial increase in dea