Have you been contemplating whether or not to take the HPV vaccine? On National Vaccination Day 2024, Mid-day.com spoke to gynaecologists who answered common questions about the vaccine to help readers make an informed decision
21 March,2024 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Quitting smoking is very effective in reducing the risk of death, and people can reap those rewards remarkably quickly
10 February,2024 07:33 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
World Cancer Day 2024
Prostate cancer is highly prevalent among men, but its early detection often leads to successful treatment
04 February,2024 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
World Cancer Day
Familial cancer is characterised by gene mutations in two or more first-degree relatives diagnosed with the same type of cancer. According to experts, this condition is influenced by hereditary predisposition, variable gene penetrance, and environmental factors
04 February,2024 09:05 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
World Cancer Day 2024
Experts say, obesity in women raises the risk of many severe chronic diseases like diabetes, PCOS, infertility, heart diseases, and even cancer – most common being breast and ovarian cancer. This makes maintaining a healthy weight crucial. We spoke to health experts who dissect the dangers of weight gain and share tips for managing it
04 February,2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
World Cancer Day 2024
Prioritising early detection empowers individuals to take control of their health and fosters a collective effort toward combating this pervasive disease
02 February,2024 08:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India emerged as the second-highest contributor to the disease burden in Asia with about 12 lakh new cancer cases and 9.3 lakh deaths in 2019
05 January,2024 08:06 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
In 2023, a range of health issues, including heart, neurological, orthopedic, and respiratory problems, affected many people. Air pollution emerged as a significant factor contributing to lung problems
19 December,2023 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actress Kate Micucci, who starred as Lucy on the hit sitcom Big Bang Theory, has revealed she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
13 December,2023 02:22 PM IST | Los Angeles | mid-day online correspondent
In individuals who do not smoke, our findings suggest that a family history of lung cancer among first-degree relatives significantly increases the risk of lung cancer as well as the rate of invasive lung cancer with increasing age
03 December,2023 09:02 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
