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Why is cancer called cancer? Greco-Roman history holds the answer

In the late fifth and early fourth century BC, doctors used karkinos – the ancient Greek word for crab – to describe malignant tumours.

Gutkha, paan masala fix: Policy reform can save Indian users $19 bn in healthcare costs, finds study

Researchers find that perception of smokeless tobacco is safer than cigarettes has led to more use, at a cost to people’ health, and to national finances in South Asian countries.

Spiritual oasis, free care for last-stage cancer patients — inside Odisha’s 1st palliative care centre

With a capacity of 110 beds, 16 wards, eight doctors, 100 nurses, nurse aides and counsellors, the Bagchi Karunashraya facility is set to become fully operational by July.

Keep infants away from sugar, 500g fruit & veg daily — new national dietary guidelines after 13 yrs

Guidelines also advise restricting meal frequency to 2-3 times a day & to avoid ultra-processed foods or those high in fat, sugar & salt. Last such rules were released in 2011.

Central regulator to now give NOC for export of new, unapproved medicines after safety concerns

India’s exports of pharmaceuticals during 2022-23 was valued at $25.4 billion with a growth of almost 3.25 percent over the previous financial year, according to Pharmexcil.

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine worldwide, cites commercial reasons

Firm says vaccine has been superseded by updated ones that fight new variants & is no longer being made, supplied. Earlier, it had said its vaccine can cause a rare, dangerous side effect.

Do you know intermittent fasting protects against liver inflammation, liver cancer? Study finds

Heidelberg , May 7 (ANI): Fatty liver disease frequently causes chronic liver inflammation and can possibly result in liver cancer. Scientists at the German...

Decision not to hold NEET super speciality exam this year sparks concerns among PG doctors

Nearly 20,000 postgraduate doctors compete for DM, MCH and DNB SS degrees through the test, which offers nearly 6,000 seats.

Researchers find how eye ultrasounds help detecting brain shunt failure in children

Washington , May 6 (ANI): A recent study suggests that using an ocular ultrasound in the emergency room could help detect children with brain...

Extreme diet can take a toll on your bone density. Hollywood actors are admitting it

In a recent Instagram post, the actor Jameela Jamil revealed she has poor bone density, despite only being in her 30s

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NTA was supposed to rescue exams from ‘Munna Bhais’. Now it’s part of the problem

National Testing Agency’s charter is to assess the 'competence of candidates' for admission and recruitment, but NEET and UGC-NET firestorms have put its own competency in question.

India’s aviation sector set to boom under Modi 3.0 but ‘emerging duopoly’ could hurt consumers

Sector analysts warn that with Go First expected to remain grounded & SpiceJet struggling, industry is likely to consolidate to just 2-3 player market, hampering competition.

Army hospital commandant says no misuse of disability pension grant. ‘Scrutiny at all levels’

Lt Gen Nilakantan says revised Entitlement Rules & Guide to Medical Officers for pensions had been revised to rationalise disability classification, quantification & granting of disability.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.