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Columbia University Researchers finds how stomach tumors hijack Nerve Signals to fuel their growth

Researchers have discovered that stomach cancer forms electrical connections with nearby sensory nerves, using these circuits to fuel tumor growth and spread. This groundbreaking finding suggests that cancers exploit neural pathways, creating a feedback loop with the brain. Blocking these signals with migraine drugs (CGRP inhibitors) slowed tumor growth in mice, offering a potential new cancer treatment.

Celebrity chef Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins Harvest Plus’ initiative against malnutrition

HarvestPlus Solutions' Nutri-Pathshala program envisions a future "where every child has access to nutritious meals that nourish lifelong health."

WHO warns of rising breast cancer cases due to aging and limited healthcare access

Breast cancer diagnosis and deaths are projected to increase globally by 2050, with cases rising by 38% and fatalities by 68%, as one in 20 women worldwide is expected to be affected by the disease, according to WHO and IARC.

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India has achieved financial independence to tackle AIDS: NACO

The Indian government now provides 94% of the funding for the country's AIDS control program, with only 6% coming from the Global Fund, according to the National AIDS Control Organization.

Health experts warn of rising alcohol-related cancers in India as WHO calls for warning labels

Alcohol is commonly linked to cancers of the mouth, throat, food pipe, stomach, colon, rectum, and pancreas. It also plays a role in prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women.

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Princeton University’s geoscientists discover a new cancer detection method using hydrogen isotopes

Princeton geoscientists Xinning Zhang and Ashley Maloney have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the landscape of cancer detection. Their research, which shows that cancer alters hydrogen flow, leaving a unique isotopic signature in lipids, could lead to a simple, non-invasive blood test for early cancer detection. This potential breakthrough not only revolutionizes diagnostics but also instills hope for improved survival rates.

Karnataka grants its first beneficiary ‘right to die with dignity’

An 85-year-old retired government school teacher has reportedly been granted this right, making Karnataka the first Indian state to implement the Supreme Court's 2023 directive regarding a patient's right to die with dignity.