Stop believing these cancer myths before it’s too late
Cancer remains one of the world’s biggest health challenges. In 2020 alone, nearly 1 crore people died due to cancer, with breast, lung,...
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Can eating chicken spread bird flu? Experts bust 5 common myths
Published on : 16 Feb, 2026The outbreak of bird flu in neighbouring Tamil Nadu has raised concerns in Andhra Pradesh, prompting authorities to step up surveillance...
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Stop believing these cancer myths before it’s too late
Published on : 16 Feb, 2026Cancer remains one of the world’s biggest health challenges. In 2020 alone, nearly 1 crore people died due to cancer, with breast, lung,...
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Can you feed while sick? Debunking 5 common breastfeeding myths
Published on : 12 Feb, 2026Becoming a mother is overwhelming, beautiful, and exhausting - all at once. If you’ve clicked on this article, know this...
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Is hyaluronic acid gel the next breakthrough in gynaecological cancer treatment?
Published on : 10 Feb, 2026A new study published in the ‘Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences’ has found that stabilised hyaluronic acid (sHA) gel can be...
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AI in health care needs direction, not just speed
Published on : 4 Feb, 2026Technology has a role in advancing humanity, extending from improving lives, reducing suffering, and the well-being of humans. Each major...
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India bets on AI to expand its public healthcare mission
Published on : 8 Jan, 2026Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract promise in India’s healthcare system; it is now a structural tool being built...
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The wheelchair outrage misses the point: Air travel is not built for people with disabilities
Published on : 5 Dec, 2025Disability is almost always a spectacle. A few years ago, the internet was viral with news of a teenager being...
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AI in healthcare: From hospital wards to personal health assistants, a revolution in motion
Published on : 24 Nov, 2025Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic promise in healthcare. It’s reshaping everything from bedside monitoring to billion-dollar business strategies....
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