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6 ways to reduce risk of breast cancer

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the breast tissue. It is the most common cancer in women worldwide, but it can also occur in men. The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown, but certain risk factors such as age, family history, certain genetic mutations, hormonal factors, and lifestyle choices can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. There are several steps that you can take to reduce your risk of breast cancer. Here are some suggestions: (File Photo (Shutterstock))

Updated on Mar 20, 2023 04:33 PM IST

6 dangerous effects of having burnt or charred food

Digestive issues: Burnt or charred foods can be difficult to digest, and may cause gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. (Unsplash)

Updated on Mar 14, 2023 12:38 PM IST

Warning signs of stomach cancer

Are you suffering from acidity? Is there constant sickness and vomiting? Then, you will need to beware as these signs can indicate stomach cancer. Yes, that’s right! In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Roy Patankar, Gastroenterologist and Director of Zen Multispecialty Hospital in Mumbai's Chembur, explained, “Stomach cancer (gastric cancer) affects one’s stomach. Situated in the upper part of your abdomen (your gastrointestinal lot, or GI), the stomach is responsible for processing the food that you eat. Not many people know about stomach cancer and fail to seek timely intervention. Did you know? Stomach cancer can happen to anyone irrespective of their age. Thus, it will be imperative for you to watch out for various red flags of this type of cancer.” He listed the following as the signs of stomach cancer that you shouldn’t ignore: (Twitter/WebMD)

Updated on Dec 02, 2022 04:00 PM IST

Common side effects of chemotherapy and how they can be managed

Chemotherapy is a drug treatment to kill cancer cells and can be used as a solo treatment or in combination to treat many types of cancers. Considering these chemicals are very powerful, they are bound to cause side effects. Different chemotherapy drugs have different side effects. Fatigue, hair loss, body ache, and appetite change are some of them. Dr Pooja Babbar, Medical Oncologist, American Oncology Institute, Gurugram, lists common side effects of chemotherapy.(Pexels)

Published on May 19, 2022 05:01 PM IST

Mental health tips for children suffering from advanced stage cancer

Childhood cancer is extremely stressful, not just for the child undergoing it but also for the whole family. Here are tips by Dr. Rahulkumar Chavan, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Fortis Hiranandani Vashi and Dr Asmita Mahajan, Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim on how to help a child deal with his/her cancer diagnosis if the disease is in advanced stage.(Pexels)

Published on Feb 14, 2022 08:09 PM IST

Yoga for breast cancer: Yoga expert reveals 5 exercises to reduce the risk

In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz, Himalayan Siddha - Grand Master Akshar suggests the following yoga asanas to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Practice them early in the morning, or in the evening. Give your awareness to alignment and breath to get the maximum benefit of the poses. (Twitter/Yogaissexy)

Updated on Jan 29, 2022 02:24 PM IST

Don’t ignore these symptoms of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer affects the lower part of uterus that connects to vagina and occurs when the body is exposed to HPV (human papillomavirus), a sexually transmitted infection, which in some rare cases may cause cervical cells to become cancer cells. Cervical cancer can be prevented by receiving a vaccine that protects against HPV. Dr Padma Srivastava, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Lullanagar, Pune tells you how to recognise the warning signs of cervical cancer.(Shutterstock)

Published on Jan 16, 2022 08:42 PM IST

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