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Early Childhood Cancer Deaths 4 Times More Common Than Estimated

March 7, 2017 Loknath Das4), Cancer, childhood, common, Deaths, Early, Estimated, More, Than, times

One of the biggest menaces of the medical world – cancer – shows no mercy to even the youngest of its victims. While scientists and medical experts across the globe are working day and night to curb the fatal disease, the recent study released in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has come up with findings bound to leave the world startled. The study suggests that the death rate for infants afflicted by cancer is about four times higher than previously estimated…

A 30-Minute Walk May Help Advanced Cancer Patients

February 18, 2017 Srijita30-Minute, a, Advanced, Cancer, Help, May, Patients:, walk

For good health, some amount of physical activity is imperative. Even something as basic as walking can help you in numerous ways. The hectic lives that we lead today, not all of us find the time to stay active or hit the gym. This is why sedentary lifestyle is now scarily becoming one of the leading causes of major diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, etc. Of course, one’s diet is another factor that plays a crucial role. But in you day-to-day life, if you want to start living…

Excess Weight at Age 20 Triples the Risk of Stomach Cancer

February 17, 2017 Srijita20, Age, at, Cancer, excess, of, Risk, stomach, The, Triples, Weight

Physical fitness and health awareness are growing rapidly everywhere in the world. People are relatively more conscious about their body and health. According to World Health Organization, still most of the world’s population lives in countries where overweight and obesity kill more people than underweight. 39 percent of population, aged 18 or more were over weight as per a survey by WHO in 2014. Obesity is the root cause of most of the diseases due to its adverse effects on our respiratory system, metabolism, circulatory system, etc. Keeping a regular…

Childhood Cancer: Why Only 1 in 5 Indian Children Survives Cancer

February 16, 2017 Srijita1, 5%;, Cancer, childhood, Children, In, Indian, Only, Survives, Why

A heavyweight in the category of dangerous diseases, cancer ranks high on the list. It is one of the major causes of death among adult, as well as children, and across the globe. It is alarming how the disease is growing and affecting more and more people every year. As per the National Cancer Registry programme of the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR), one out of eight men today has the possibility of developing cancer in his lifetime (0-74 years). Similarly, one out of nine women has…

Tree nuts literally fight cancer in the human body

February 12, 2017 Srijita(Tree, body, Cancer, Fight, human, In, literally, Nuts, The

QUICK: WHAT DO Paleo dieters, hardcore vegans, and tree squirrels all agree on? DEEZ NUTS. Okay, you had to see that coming. But seriously: Over the last decade, R.D.s and nutritionists have revealed that nuts and seeds are on top of the heap of whole foods you should be eating everyday. These calorie-dense nuggets of antioxidant action—these protein-packed pieces of power—should be making it into your mouth one daily handful at a time. Eating nuts consistently (and consciously) is perfect for pumping up heart protection, warding off obesity, and keeping…

Toxic Rice: How Soaking it Overnight Before Cooking Can Prevent Cancer

February 10, 2017 SrijitaBefore, Can, Cancer, Cooking, How, It, Overnight, Prevent, rice, Soaking, Toxic

Love eating rice? Can’t imagine life without a bowl of fish curry and rice or rajma-chawal? Well, here’s some news for rice eaters. The humble ingredient may not be as good for your health as you may think it to be. We are living in a chemical age, there’s no denying that fact. And these chemicals seem to be creeping into our food by all sorts of means. During agriculture, there are various factors that contribute to the proper growth of the crops. Excessive pesticides or contaminated water can seep…