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February 13, 2025 4:50 PM

India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cancer care and research

Cancer continues to be one of the major causes of death worldwide, with millions of new cases reported each year. In 2022, approximately 20 million new cancer cases were recorded, and 9.7 million people died from the disease globally. In India, cance...

February 13, 2025 10:37 AM

Study links DNA traits to smoking-related cancer risk

A team of Israeli researchers has identified how the structure and chemical modifications of DNA influence the risk of developing lung cancer from smoking. The team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem focused on benzo(a)pyrene, a toxic chemical ...

February 12, 2025 10:03 PM

US actions have serious impact on global health, WHO chief says

The United States' pause on foreign aid contributions is having a serious impact on global health, hitting programmes fighting polio, HIV and other threats, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. Ted...

Last updated on: 21st July 2026

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