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World Health Month 2023

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World No Tobacco Day: Do you smoke tobacco? These signs can indicate oral cancer

World No Tobacco Day: Do you smoke tobacco? These signs can indicate oral cancer

As the world observes World No Tobacco Day today, to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use, we spoke to Dr Deepak Khanna - Consultant Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon, on the relationship between cancer and tobacco smoking and the ways one can detect early signs of oral cancer.

29 May,2023 09:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Katyayani Kapoor
World Liver Day 2023: Why you need to take care of your liver seriously

Mid-Day Premium World Liver Day 2023: Why you need to take care of your liver seriously

While many people may often ignore taking care of their internal organs because they may be out of sight, experts say it is important to take care of them all and the liver is no different. Responsible for important functions in the body, Mid-day Online spoke to Mumbai experts who dwell on the need to eat right and conduct regular health check-ups

18 May,2023 09:47 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
How obesity is linked to the increased risk of complications after surgery

How obesity is linked to the increased risk of complications after surgery

Overweight and obesity are not just complicated and dangerous disorders, but physicians and researchers are still learning how they affect health outcomes ranging from heart and musculoskeletal health to disease risk, including cancer

02 May,2023 04:35 PM IST | London | ANI
Study reveals how children's inactivity is still problematic post-pandemic

Study reveals how children's inactivity is still problematic post-pandemic

Children are more sedentary during the week since public lockdown restrictions lifted, spending an extra 13 minutes on average daily being inactive according to the findings

28 April,2023 12:54 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Scientists decode role of glucose in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease

Scientists decode role of glucose in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease

The new findings, published in the journal Cell Reports, could lead to the discovery of new therapeutic approaches for those diseases and contribute to a better understanding of how to keep the brain healthy as it ages

26 April,2023 11:11 AM IST | San Francisco | IANS
Want to lose weight without hitting the gym? These tips are all you need

Want to lose weight without hitting the gym? These tips are all you need

If you have been wondering about how to lose weight at home, you have arrived at the right destination. We have experts sharing tips that will surely help you lose weight

26 April,2023 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Indian study shows Covid XBB.1.16 raising conjunctivitis risk in infants

Indian study shows Covid XBB.1.16 raising conjunctivitis risk in infants

Amid the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in India, driven by the subvariant of Omicron XBB.1.16, there has been an increase in risk of conjunctivitis among children aged below one-year, according to a study, not yet peer-reviewed

24 April,2023 09:13 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai reports 22 new measles cases and zero death

Mumbai reports 22 new measles cases and zero death

The death toll since January 1 remained unchanged at four

21 April,2023 06:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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