Artificial intelligence tool for detecting skin cancer, which has outperformed existing methods in identifying suspicious lesions has been developed by scientists in the East of England (!--ref1--).

Breast cancer can sometimes be asymptomatic, even when a lump is not present. Regular self-exams and screenings are crucial for early detection and improved outcomes.

New class of chemical compounds from fungi that may offer new avenues for treating colorectal cancer, one of the deadliest cancers globally has been discovered

The Pro-oxidant supplement menadione, a precursor to vitamin K, commonly found in leafy greens turns out to be a powerful weapon in the fight against prostate cancer.

Research has uncovered the role of the p53 gene in ulcerative colitis, suggesting a potential new drug target to prevent disease progression to cancer.

While often perceived as a women's disease, breast cancer affects men as well. Stigma, however, can delay diagnosis and treatment, potentially worsening outcomes.

Cancer patients who quit smoking within six months of diagnosis significantly improve their survival chances, according to a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Health experts warned of a rising cancer risk due to increased exposure to airborne carcinogens on National Cancer Awareness Day. Cancers of the lungs,

The long-term risks of prostate cancer treatment, including adverse effects and complications, can persist for years. A recent study published in iJAMA

The Prime Minister was received by IWMI’s Management Team and staff, which was followed by an overview of IWMI’s ongoing work in Sri Lanka in the areas of irrigation and productivity, groundwater management, climate resilience, waste management and wetlands conservation.

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The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

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Contaminated water is the main culprit behind the brain-eating amoeba infection that killed two young medlinkchildren/medlink within a month in Kerala.

The Indian healthcare sector has become a top target for hackers, experiencing an average of 6,935 cyberattacks per week in the last six months, according to a new report.

Almost 4.9 percent of Indian medlinkchildren/medlink and adolescents suffer from impaired kidney function, reports a first nationwide survey. h2What

Doctors at King George's Medical University (KGMU) have successfully removed a massive four-kg fibroid (!--ref1--) tumor from the uterus of a 30-year-old woman.

Shrikant Shinde, son of Shiv Sena MP and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, advocated for upgrading primary health centres into smart health centres

Thirteen schoolchildren in a village in West Bengal's Bankura district fell ill after eating medlinkmushrooms/medlink they cooked at an Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) center.

Nilam Patel, Additional Director of the Gujarat Health Department, reported that by July 24, 23 confirmed cases of Chandipura virus (!--ref1--) had

The Haryana Civil Medical Services (HCMS) Association (!--ref1--) announced a shutdown of health services in government hospitals to protest the unfulfilled

A growing chorus of concern is rising over the alarming surge in e-cigarette and vape use among India's youth. Experts warn that these products, often

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, announced that up to Rs. 50 lakhs per patient has been allocated for the

The government announced that they are closely monitoring the global medlinkmonkeypox/medlink (!--ref1--) situation and implementing preparedness

In a significant public health initiative, the Tamil Nadu government plans to screen 80 lakh people diagnosed with diabetes for medlinktuberculosis/medlink (TB).

A recent UAE traveler, a 38-year-old man, is being monitored for possible medlinkmonkeypox/medlink (Mpox) infection (!--ref1--). The man from Edavana near here arrived from UAE last week.

Delhi doctors have observed a sharp increase in medlinkdengue/medlink cases (!--ref1--), as well as medlinkswine flu/medlink and chikungunya infections.

The number of babies born in South Korea soars for the first time in 19 months in April, according to new data. According to the data compiled by

In Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, a medlinkpolio vaccination/medlink campaign has been initiated with the aim of vaccinating nearly 1.

In an extraordinary and unsettling incident, a municipal robot in Gumi, South Korea, has allegedly taken its own life, a development that could be the first of its kind worldwide.

In the intricate ecosystem of the medlinkgut microbiome/medlink, where various bacteria influence immunity and health outcomes, understanding their

Government officials indicated that they are considering pausing license suspensions and other administrative actions against striking trainee doctors,

The three major hospitals affiliated with Korea University seemed to operate normally, despite their senior doctors opting for voluntary leave in solidarity with striking junior doctors (!--ref1--).

Lung cancer, once primarily linked to smoking, is casting a long shadow over India, with a particularly alarming trend emerging: non-smokers are being

A recent investigation by The BMJ revealed that scammers are increasingly using deepfakes to impersonate well-known UK television doctors in order to promote bogus health products on social media.

A potential connection has been found between certain Gastrointestinal (GI) syndromes and the formation and rupture of intracranial (brain) aneurysms,

The World Health Organization (WHO) is raising serious concerns about a potential polio outbreak in the war-torn Gaza Strip. The alarm comes after the

South Korean men made up one-third of all medlinkchildcare/medlink leave takers in the first half of this year, marking a historic milestone as their

The medlinkhuman brain/medlink processes visual information by integrating new observations with pre-existing knowledge. A mechanism for acquiring

Walking is a basic human activity that affects physical mobility, as well as cognitive and sensory perceptions. The use of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented

The Agriculture Ministry reported that South Korea confirmed its second case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) this year on a cattle farm in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.

Although Tamil Nadu has not reported any cases of medlinkMpox/medlink, the state's health department has issued a precautionary alert to all district medical officers.

A lawmaker revealed that only 12% of unsafe food imports have been removed from the market, according to government data. According to the data from

South Korea's National Assembly is expected to pass a bill this week extending the maximum medlinkparental leave/medlink from two years to three. (!--ref1--) Rep.

Rwanda has confirmed six deaths and 20 cases of Marburg disease since the beginning of the epidemic, according to the country's health minister, Sabin Nsanzimana.

Accelerating the decline of medlinktobacco smoking/medlink internationally, by decreasing smoking prevalence from current levels to 5% everywhere,

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (!--ref1--) was jointly awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun by the Nobel Assembly at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet.

Smoking is a life-threatening habit and causes serious health issues. If smoking is not controlled, it is not possible to reduce the gap between rich and poor people who can live healthily.

At some point, you might have searched for specific information online, only to end up "going down the Wiki rabbit hole." In this journey, you uncover

In patients with medlinkchronic kidney disease/medlink, irreversible disease progression is triggered by the loss of podocytes, essential components of the kidney's glomerular filtration barrier.

A recent Australian study suggests that social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are contributing to unrealistic and unhealthy obsessions with

Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships.

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