Cancer awareness concept with medical stethoscope and text highlighting importance of cancer diagnosis and treatment
05 Mar
Medical

Breast cancer incidence in India more than doubled in 3 decades, says Lancet study

Breast cancer incidence in India has more than doubled over the past three decades, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology. The research found that cases rose from 13 per lakh women in 1990 to 29.4 per lakh in 2023, while mortality rates also increased significantly. Experts warn that the burden could rise further by 2050 if key modifiable risk factors are not addressed.

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Two people jogging on a tree-lined path, representing regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle
23 Jan
Medical

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 vial being prepared for injection by a healthcare professional wearing gloves
21 Jan
Medical

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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