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Confronting India’s Cancer Crisis Between Medical Advances and Missing Access

India is facing a rapidly growing cancer burden despite major advances in diagnosis and treatment, with gaps in access continuing to limit outcomes. As cases and mortality rise, experts stress the need for a coordinated approach that combines medical innovation, policy reforms, and equitable healthcare delivery to make cancer care affordable and accessible across the country.

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Regularly engaging in varied physical activities could extend lifespan: Study

Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities, rather than repeating the same exercise, may help extend lifespan, according to a long-term study. Findings published in the British Medical Journal suggest that mixing different forms of physical activity is linked to a lower risk of death, reinforcing the benefits of an active and diverse lifestyle.

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Shingles vaccine may also slow down biological ageing in older adults, study finds

A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help slow down biological ageing in older adults by reducing inflammation and lowering overall biological ageing scores. Along with protecting against herpes zoster, the vaccine may also offer broader health benefits, including potential protection against neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia.

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Gujarat government proposes International Medicity near Kalol with Rs 13,000 crore investment

The Gujarat government has proposed setting up an international-level Medicity near Kalol with an investment of around ₹13,000 crore. Modelled on Dubai Health Care City, the project aims to position Ahmedabad as a global medical hub and will include high-tech hospitals, medical and nursing colleges, R&D centres, wellness facilities, and allied healthcare infrastructure.

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Novo Holdings buys 49% stake in Surya Hospitals

Novo Holdings has acquired a 49% stake in Maharashtra-based Surya Hospitals at a valuation of ₹1,000–1,200 crore, marking another major deal in India’s fast-growing hospital sector. The transaction reflects sustained investor interest in specialised healthcare delivery, particularly women’s and children’s care, amid strong merger and acquisition activity in the healthcare industry.

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