Cancer treatment as a field of medicine, has grown by heaps and bounds in the last few decades, and now with advanced technology and early detection, cancer treatment is not only possible, but can give a new lease of life to millions across the globe. However, the disease still remains a major health challenge, and
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If there is one disclaimer – which is as well-known as it is overlooked – it most likely is the disclaimer related to smoking. Despite decades of global anti-smoking campaigns, cigarette consumption remains a significant public health issue in many countries.The global landscape of smoking rates in 2025 presents a complex and worrisome picture. Some
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When most of us think of cucumbers, we picture spa water, salad fillers, or that random veggie that just chills on the side of our plate. They’re crisp, refreshing, and, let’s be honest—kinda boring. But the truth? Cucumbers might just be one of the most underrated superfoods hiding in your fridge.Sure, they’re not trendy like
Let’s get real about something that often slips under the radar—high cholesterol. It’s a sneaky health issue that doesn’t usually shout for attention but can seriously mess with your heart if you ignore it. And here’s the thing: women often get signs that are easy to miss or mistake for something else.High cholesterol might sound
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Mental health is finally getting the attention it has long deserved. The post-pandemic world has not only shifted how people think about well-being, but sparked a deeper sense of urgency around mental health, and how to plan for it. Globally, mental health conditions affect about one in five adults, with the World Health Organization estimating
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Sondeep Shankar/Getty Images Indira Gandhi addressing a press conference in Delhi in 1983 During the mid-1970s, under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s imposition of the Emergency, India entered a period where civil liberties were suspended and much of the political opposition was jailed. Behind this authoritarian curtain, her Congress party government quietly began reimagining the country
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Even when the innovative measures taken by the Tamil Nadu government to encourage organ donations have yielded positive results, the ever-growing demand for the organs, especially kidney and lungs, shows an existing gap in the efforts of the government. The State has witnessed a significant jump in cadaver organ donations as the number
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The organs of another donor being transported from Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai. | Photo Credit: R. ASHOK Even when the innovative measures taken by the Tamil Nadu government to encourage organ donations have yielded positive results, the ever-growing demand for the organs, especially kidney and lungs, shows an existing gap in the efforts of
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How you process language is influenced by how each side of your brain developed in early life | Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: File Photo Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to
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