Excerpt from Dr Umanath Nayak’s book 'Enduring Cancer – Stories of Hope'. Dr Nayak is a Head and Neck Cancer surgeon, Apollo Cancer Hospitals, Hyderabad Over a third of all cancers are related to the use of tobacco. Tobacco-related cancers constitute a major proportion of the so-called
April 26 2013, 12:39 pm
Read MoreGinger, with its strong and spicy aroma, has its own place in Indian cuisine. It may be used fresh or dried, powdered or pickled or in the form of juice or oil. Ginger tea, the classic Indian household favourite, is the most commonly used form, not to mention the ginger concoction given every
May 2 2013, 8:22 am
Read MoreMay 31 is World No Tobacco Day. Abhishek Shetty led the typical life of a young employee in an IT company. A regular smoker, the 32-year-old had a hectic schedule, odd sleeping hours and irregular meals - all of which caught up with him, and he suffered a heart attack at what his doctor called a
April 26 2013, 12:42 pm
Read MoreScientists have warned that a virus that spreads during oral sex is now the main cause of throat cancer in people under 50.
August 1 2011, 9:29 am
Read MoreEver wonder why almost all Ayurvedic preparations contain amla? Or why it is suggested that everyone should have one piece of amla on a daily basis? Well studies have shown that amla or the Indian gooseberry is packed with nutrients and can actually help you live a longer healthier
April 30 2013, 4:18 pm
Read MoreVeteran journalist, writer and teacher PK Ravindranath passed away here Monday, a family friend said. He had throat cancer.
February 18 2013, 10:34 pm
Read MoreThe human papilloma virus spread during unprotected sex is to blame for a rise in oral cancers.
May 10 2011, 9:34 am
Read MoreQuit smoking or die. It's as simple as that.The harmful effects of smoking are well known. Cigarettes contain many carcinogens and smoking is one of the major causes of cancer for active and passive smokers. It is our duty to kick the butt not only for our own well-being but for people in the
April 26 2013, 12:22 pm
Read More29th September is World Heart Day Still smoking? In this day and age. Maybe understanding how your body starts to recover after you quit smoking will help you kick the butt. 1. There are immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting for all smokers. Here are some things that take place
April 26 2013, 12:41 pm
Read MoreBryan Robson has had surgery for throat cancer but is out of hospital and keen to return to work.
March 17 2011, 8:45 am
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