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Consumption of tobacco and nicotine products is gradually rising in recent times. This widespread epidemic has cost millions of lives, despite several awareness campaigns by doctors’ time and again, insisting on discontinuing this harmful habit. Consumption of such nicotine-based products in the form of cigarettes, cigars and snuff is perceived as trendy, while the harmful implications of these products go …

PCOS affects reproductive age, lifestyle disorder, and mental health Pune: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine, lifestyle disorder in young adult women of the reproductive age group that not only impacts one’s physical and mental well-being but can even lead to infertility and lifelong metabolic disorders. PCOS broadly presents with symptoms such as scanty, irregular periods, weight gain, …

Traditionally retail businesses were limited to brick-and-mortar stores and were routed through distributors but with the advent of E Commerce, it has become relatively easier for beverage manufacturers and companies to engage directly with customers and prospects. This change has been largely fueled by the COVID 19 pandemic, where producers recognized the need to ship their produce to consumers through …

    Authored by Dr. Stalin Ramprakash, Consultant – Paediatric Haematology, Oncology & BMT, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore   There is a ‘Can’ in cancer because you can beat it. Overcoming the disease is just a mindset and every cancer fighter and survivors must remember that the disease cannot cripple love, shatter hope and conquer one’s spirit.   While the …

Delving into the current trend of treating good writing skills as an accessory for a PR person, rather than the necessity I think we can all agree that having good communication skills tops the list of “what makes a good PR person”. It makes sense too, when our jobs revolve around establishing positive relationships with several key stakeholders, figuring the …

India is the second largest exporter of apparel globally. The global fashion industry is estimated at roughly $3 trillion currently and continues to grow at a steady rate. Every day, 3000 billion textile and apparel companies make their way into the market. Therefore, as a fashion designing student, you must have the skills to thrive in the industry, whether you …

Cancer of reproductive organs and genitals in both men and women is usually overlooked in many instances. Despite having a generic knowledge on various gynaecological related cancer, many are completely left in the dark when it comes to symptoms and the potential threat it causes to the intimate region. One such potentially rare form of cancer is the Vulvar cancer. …

Use of steroids to manage COVID patients a likely cause for the increase Male patients in the age group of 45-60 years most affected Avascular necrosis should be considered a part of long COVID New Delhi, 23rd September 2022: Cases of Avascular Necrosis (death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply) has increased notable in the last …

Out of the total 4,000 asymptomatic people who underwent screening for heart calcium score in the last 12 months at NURA, about 1 in 5 (20%) were found with build-up of calcified plaque in their heart. Out of these, around 150 people (4%) had a 90% chance of heart attack, with an Agatston score of over 400, but were completely …

Peer reviewed – experimental study – humans/cells New Delhi, September 24, 2022: Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made an important discovery about how prostate cancer may start to develop. A new study published today reveals that the prostate as a whole, including cells that appear normal, is different in men with prostate cancer. It suggests that tissue …