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Oncologist Highlights Five Practical, Evidence-Based Ways Indians Can Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
New Delhi | December 17, 2025 Colorectal cancer is being diagnosed more frequently in India, with doctors also noting a worrying rise in cases among younger adults. While this trend is concerning, medical experts stress that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer if action is taken early. Through healthier food choices, active lifestyles, timely screening and awareness of symptoms, the risk can often be reduced long before cancer develops. Speaking to HT Lifestyle,...
NMC Directs Medical Colleges to Emphasize Legible Prescriptions in Curriculum and Monitoring
New Delhi, Dec 17, 2025 The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a directive to all medical colleges across India to ensure that the importance of writing legible and clear prescriptions is included in their curriculum. In addition, medical institutions are instructed to set up dedicated sub-committees to monitor prescription practices, strengthening compliance with statutory, regulatory, and ethical standards. This decision comes following orders from the Punjab and Haryana High Court...
Doctor Reveals Best and Worst Drinks for Liver Health Amid Rising Fatty Liver Cases
New Delhi | December 16, 2025 The prevalence of fatty liver disease is on the rise in India, affecting people of all ages, including children and teenagers. Experts point to lifestyle changes such as physical inactivity, reliance on highly processed foods, and excessive sugar consumption as major contributors to this growing health concern. Diet plays a crucial role in liver health, and certain beverages can either protect the liver or accelerate damage. High-sugar drinks are one of the leading...
Gujarat Government to Launch Digital Software to Make Organ Transplant Waiting Lists Transparent and Patient-Friendly
Ahmedabad | December 15, 2025 In a major step toward improving transparency and reducing uncertainty for patients, the Gujarat government is developing a dedicated digital software to streamline organ transplant registrations across the state. The proposed system aims to help patients waiting for organ transplants easily track their position on the waiting list and access accurate, real-time information from the comfort of their homes. The initiative comes at a time when Gujarat has a large...
Scientists Warn Synthetic Chemicals in Food System Are Fueling Cancer, Infertility and Global Health Crisis
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 Scientists from across the world have raised a serious alarm over the growing use of synthetic chemicals in the global food system, warning that these substances are contributing to rising cases of cancer, infertility and developmental disorders, while also causing large-scale environmental damage. The warning comes from a new global scientific report released this week, which examines the long-term health and economic impact of chemicals commonly used in food production,...
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