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Cancer risk from CT scan radiation at par with alcohol and obesity: Study
New Delhi, April 15: Repeated exposure to unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans raises the risk of cancers as with alcohol consumption and obesity, according to a new study.
UAE to vaccinate 90% of girls aged 13-14 against HPV by 2030
Dubai, April 5: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) stressed the proactive national strategy to combat the human papillomavirus (HPV) to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and other diseases associated with the virus. The strategy was launched as part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to promote public health and prevent communicable diseases.
Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Dr Ravi Kannan praises Union Government's steps to combat cancer in country
Morigaon, March 23: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and renowned surgical oncologist Padma Shri Dr Ravi Kannan has praised the initiatives taken by the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat cancer in the country.
Western diet may raise risk of lung cancer: Study
New Delhi, March 14: Western diet, often high in salt, sugar and fat, has the potential to raise the risk of cancer in the lungs, finds a study.
Study decodes how gastric bacteria leads to stomach cancer
New Delhi, Feb 26: Gastric bacteria, which leaks around the stomach lining, plays a significant role in the onset of stomach cancer -- which has limited treatment options and poor survival rates, according to a study on Wednesday.
Medical community to participate in HPV vaccine distribution after inclusion in national program: Cancer expert
Varanasi, February 22: India is gearing up to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination program, providing women vaccines to combat cancer a year after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced it in Parliament.
Jharkhand govt imposes complete ban on Gutkha and Paan Masala containing tobacco-nicotine
Ranchi, Feb 18: The Jharkhand government has announced a complete ban on the production, distribution, sale, and storage of gutkha and paan masala containing nicotine and tobacco within the state.
Alcohol-related cancers a growing concern in India, say experts
New Delhi, Feb 17: Alcohol-related cancers are a growing concern in India, said health experts on Monday, even as the World Health Organization (WHO) recently called for prominent health warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
New DNA research could lead to personalized cancer prevention for smoker
Tel Aviv, February 16: New research about how smoking damages DNA could open new possibilities for targeted cancer prevention.
Study links DNA traits to risk level for smoking-related cancer
Jerusalem, Feb 13: A team of Israeli researchers has identified how the structure and chemical changes in the DNA influence the risk of developing lung cancer from smoking.
Nepal rolls out HPV vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day to immunize over 1.6 million girls
Kathmandu, February 4: Nepal has launched the national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day today, aiming to immunize over 1.6 million girls aged 10-15 years.
WHO launches South-East Asia Regional Strategy for comprehensive cancer prevention 2024-2030
New Delhi, January 3: On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted its continued efforts to address the growing cancer burden in the South-East Asia region.