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The Impact of Air Pollution on Cardiovascular Health: Insights from Expert
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 10: Air pollution is increasingly recognized as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to a global public health crisis. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and other pollutants have been linked to the development an
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Lung Cancer rates in Israel: Smoking remains top risk despite decline in m
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A long-term study of lung cancer in Israel released on Wednesday by the Health Ministry found that smoking -- both active and passive -- remains the primary risk factor.
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Empowering Youth: Students Learn About Cancer Detection, Treatment, and Ho
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 24: For many youngsters, cancer remains an abstract and frightening concept that would mean - the end of life. This public health concern is often surrounded by fear, myths, and uncertainty due to limited open discussions about this complex disease. Th
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Cancer Awareness Month: Experts' Advice on Blood Cancer And Gynecologic He
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 27: October is dedicated to raising awareness about cancer, with a particular focus on blood cancer and gynecologic health. As we observe Cancer Awareness Month, it's crucial to shed light on these often-overlooked areas of health. Blood cancers, such as leukaemi
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Study finds how obstructive sleep apnea may increase risk of abdominal aor
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Obstructive sleep apnea may increase the chance of developing abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to experts from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and NextGen Precision Health.
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Study finds how new type of blood test could identify children at risk of
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Scientists have developed a novel blood test that uses lipids to identify children who are more susceptible to obesity-related problems, such as type 2 diabetes, liver, and heart disease.
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Bureau Sets the Standard in Combating Money Mule Fraud at GFF 2024
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 6: The Money Mule Score is a groundbreaking solution developed by Bureau, an all-in-one identity platform for Compliance and Fraud decisions, to combat financial crime by identifying and preventing the misuse of financial systems through money mule acc
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Diet can be risk factor for colon cancer in younger adults, finds study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified diet-derived chemicals termed metabolites as the primary drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, particularly those associated with red and processed meat. The NPJ Precision Oncology paper studied metabolite and microbiome datasets and found
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ZEISS Group in India Promotes Eye Health During Cataract Awareness Month
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 28: The number of cataract patients in India has been steadily increasing, driven by the country's aging population and the high prevalence of risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. According to r
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Air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021: Report
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Air pollution is the second-leading risk factor for death globally, putting it ahead of tobacco and poor diet, according to the fifth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report.
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Centre for Chronic Disease Control has Screened 1.1 Million Indians for Hi
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 11: The Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) has successfully screened over 1.1 million individuals for high Blood Pressure (BP) as part of the May Measurement Month (MMM) initiative that was launched in 2017. CCDC is the official Indian partner for MMM, the larg
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Fighting the Silent Killer: Micro Labs Rolls Out Nationwide Hypertension C
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 15: High blood pressure, a silent killer, threatens India's public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one-third of deaths in India are attributable to non-communicable diseases, with cardiovascular diseases leading the way. Hypertension is the mos
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