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'Galleri': One Blood Test Detects 50 Different Cancers Before Symptoms
USA Scientists have achieved a milestone creating a new type of blood test named 'Galleri' that can detect and locate 50 different types of cancer before any clinical symptoms. During the trials, 1,34,000 individuals participated and results were found highly accurate. Reportedly, it will help the healthcare system to counter the disease at the earliest stage and determine the best diagnosis. However, it is not available without prescription… read-more
Tags: Cancer, Blood test, cancer detection, Scientist
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1998 Bangkok Asian Games Gold Medalist Boxer Dingko Singh Dies
Indian boxing titan Dingko Singh has died on June 10 after fighting a long battle with liver cancer. The 42-year-old was famous for bagging gold medal at the 1998 Bangkok Asian games. Expressing his grief, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that Dingko was "one of the finest boxers India has ever produced”. The boxer … read-more
Tags: 1998 Asian Games, Dingko Singh, Gold Medalist, Cancer, Gold Medal
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Oklahoma Smokes Hemp Cigarettes To Help In Quitting Smoking
'Oklahoma Smokes' have become one-of-its-kind healthy cigarettes for individuals addicted to near-ubiquitous hobby of smoking. Made of naturally grown hemp flower, Oklahoma Smokes are free of harmful additives including nicotine and tobacco that are used in normal cigarettes. Interestingly, the outlook of the safer alternative is reminiscent to the regular ones. Moreover, the nicotine-free smoke gives blissful experience to smoker, thereby … read-more
Tags: Oklahoma Smokes, oklahoma, Smoking, Tobacco, nicotine, Cancer, healthy smoking
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Harry Potter, Peaky Blinders Star cast Helen McCrory Passes Away Due To Cancer
Hollywood actress Helen McCrory passed away at her residence in North London, on April 16. The 52-year old actress death due to cancer was confirmed by her husband Damian Lewis. McCrory starred in franchises like Harry Potter, Peaky Blinders and also as a stage artist. Moreover, she received the London Evening Standard award for the best… read-more
Tags: Hollywood, Helen McCrory, Damian Lewis, Cancer, Harry Potter, Peaky Blinders
Courtesy: Hollywood Reporter
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Irrfan Khan Honoured In Producer's Guild Awards With Misspelt Name
The Producer's Guild of America Awards, in its 2021 edition on March 24, honoured late Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan but misspelt his name as 'Irrif Kahn'. The blunder came into the light when Irrfan, along with 21 other celebrities, were being remembered during the event's "In Memorium" segment. Starred in movies like 'Life of Pi', 'Jurassic World' and 'Amazing Spider-Man', Irrfan (54) passed away in April 2020 after a long battle with cancer… read-more
Tags: Producers Guild Of America Awards, Bollywood, Irrfan Khan, Cancer
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Expert Ask To Monitor Protein Intake For Kidney Cancer Care Patients
Health experts reveals, while Kidney cancer has different effects on different body parts, its treatment can lead to severe nausea or gastrointestinal problems. Dietician Apeksha Ekbote suggests monitoring the protein intake and eating healthy to keep the kidneys functioning normally. Moreover, she added that consuming smaller quantities frequently rather than large portions at a time also decreases the pressure on the kidneys. Further,… read-more
Tags: health care, Cancer, Kidney, Lifestyle, Kidney Cancer
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Antioxidant Found In Green Tea May Help Destroy Cancerous Cells: Study
A study in the journal 'Nature Communications' reported that the compound found in green tea could boost the prevalence of bodily anti-cancer protein p53. The study claimed the green tea antioxidant named Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) interacts with p53 to guard it against degradation refining its anti-cancer functions. Stating that p53 pauses cell growth to stimulate DNA repairing and cancer cell death, the study recommended the… read-more
Tags: green tea, Cancer, EGCG, p53, protein, Nature Communications
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Self-Administered Urine Test Can Detect Womb Cancer, Study Claims
The University of Manchester in its break-through report claims to detect womb cancer by a simple urine test, with over 91% accuracy. The study furthered that the current available method uses highly invasive and painful measure, inserting long devices into womb through vagina and cervix. Reportedly, the new, quick and cost-effective method will help women collect self-administered samples through vaginal swabs or urine, later tested at lab… read-more
Tags: Health, Womb Cancer, Cancer, University of Manchester
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Breast Cancer: Expert Suggests Self-Examination For Prevention
Stressing the importance of discussions regarding women-centric cancers, Oncologist Dr JB Sharma suggested self-examination a way to prevent cancer. He added that lumps in the breast and armpits should not be ignored carelessly and must be regularly self-examined. Moreover, Dr Sharma stated irregular vaginal discharges and bleeding should be considered as early signs of cervical cancer. In addition to it, Pap Smear tests and HPV testing are… read-more
Tags: health care, Cancer, Breast cancer, Cervical Cancer
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Bihar Man Cultivates World's Most Costliest Crop 'Hop Shoots'
Amresh Singh, a farmer from Karamdih village of Bihar’s Aurangabad, is going places by cultivating the world’s most expensive crop, ‘hop-shoots’ (humulus-lupulus). While one kilogram of the uncommon vegetable costs Rs 1 lakh, it has potential to boost farmers’ earnings tenfold. Reportedly, the fruit, flower, and stem of the crop can also be used to produce beverages alongside antibiotics remedying Tuberculosis. Moreover, the humulones and… read-more
Tags: Bihar, Hop shoots, Farmers, Cancer, Tuberculosis
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
