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Losing weight without trying is a common sign of cancer. When the above signs and symptoms are accompanied by unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or weakness, it could indicate breast cancer. If you have a family history of breast cancer, genetic mutations like BRCA2, or conditions like Klinefelter syndrome, it is important not to dismiss the signs. Also, know that these …

Breast cancer is one of the leading cancers in the world, where cells in the breast grow out of control, forming tumors. These tumors can spread to other parts of the body, potentially becoming life-threatening. Breast cancer most often begins in the milk ducts or lobules, but can also develop in other tissues. While breast cancer is fully treatable if …

Federal health officials plan to cut funding to the Women’s Health Initiative, effectively shuttering one of the largest and longest studies of women’s health ever carried out. Its findings changed medical practice and helped shape clinical guidelines, preventing tens of thousands of cases of cardiovascular disease and breast cancer. The study, which began in the 1990s when few women were …

Nithin Kamath with his wife Seema PatilPhoto: Nithin Kamath/ Instagram Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath is much in the news lately– this time for his prompt response to a customer’s email, which has gained much social media attention. A few days ago, a product manager from Bengaluru, Sachin Jha, wrote to Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath, stating that he had to close …

Cancer researchers examining the use of artificial intelligence to detect early signs of breast cancer. Pediatricians tracking the long-term health of children born to mothers infected with the coronavirus during pregnancy. Scientists searching for links between diabetes and dementia. All these projects at Columbia University were paid for with federal research grants that were abruptly terminated following the Trump administration’s …

Cancer is one of the most fatal health problems globally. A recent Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report indicated that the number of people living with this deadly disease continues to rise. The National Cancer Registry Program reported that one in nine people in India are likely to develop cancer in their lifetime and 14,61,427 people are currently living …

Among both men and women, drinking just one alcoholic beverage a day increases the risk of liver cirrhosis, esophageal cancer, oral cancer and various types of injuries, according to a federal analysis of alcohol’s health effects issued on Tuesday. Women face a higher risk of developing liver cancer at this level of drinking, but a lower risk of diabetes. And …

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on Friday. It is the latest salvo in a fierce debate about the risks and benefits of moderate drinking as the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans are about to be updated. For decades, moderate …