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The HPV Vaccine Prevents Cervical Cancer, So Why Are Indian Parents Still Saying No?

What the HPV vaccine actually does inside the bodyThe vaccine does not treat an existing infection. It trains the immune system to recognise and destroy the human papillomavirus before it can establish itself. Two strains, HPV 16 and HPV 18, cause roughly 70 percent of all cervical cancer cases globally.…

Times Life · Aug 6

6 Common Stomach Cancer Risk Factors Found in Indian Kitchens and Daily Habits

The Salt in Your AchaarSalt is the oldest preservative in the Indian pantry, and achaar, papad, and salted dried fish are eaten across every region without a second thought. The problem is volume. A 2019 review published in the International Journal of Cancer found that high dietary salt intake is…

Times Life · Aug 5

8 Oral Cancer Warning Symptoms Indian Men Keep Ignoring, From Lesions to Screening Delays

A White Patch That Will Not Go AwayLeukoplakia, a thick white or greyish patch inside the mouth, is one of the most documented precancerous lesions in Indian men who use smokeless tobacco. A 2020 study published in the Indian Journal of Cancer found that leukoplakia was present in nearly 60%…

Times Life · Aug 4

5 Signs of Vitamin Deficiency That Show Up in Your Mouth and Gums Before Anything Else

Cracked corners of the mouth (Angular Cheilitis)Those small, painful splits at the corners of your lips are called angular cheilitis, and they are one of the most reliable early signs of B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), or B12 deficiency. A 2020 review published in the Journal of Nutrition found that angular…

Times Life · Jul 10

How Poor Dental Health Slowly Destroys Your Gut Microbiome and Digestion Over Time

Your mouth is your gut's front doorThe average adult swallows roughly 1.5 litres of saliva every day. Every millilitre carries millions of microorganisms. When your oral microbiome is balanced, that constant swallowing is harmless, most oral bacteria are acid-sensitive and die in the stomach. When your mouth is colonised by…

Times Life · Jul 10

8 Things Your Dentist Can Diagnose About Your Overall Health From Your Mouth and Teeth

Your Gums Are Bleeding, and It May Not Be About BrushingPersistent bleeding gums are the most misread signal in the dental chair. Most patients blame aggressive brushing. Dentists look further. Chronic gum bleeding is a classic early marker of gum disease, but it also shows up in vitamin C deficiency,…

Times Life · Jul 9

PCOS and Cardiovascular Risk: What Your Hormonal Diagnosis Means for Your Heart

The cardiac risk nobody mentions at diagnosisWhen a gynaecologist confirms PCOS, the conversation almost always centres on irregular periods, weight, or fertility. The heart rarely comes up. A 2023 meta-analysis published in the European Heart Journal, covering data from over 900,000 women, found that those with PCOS face a 30…

Times Life · Jul 6

Why Indian Men Under 45 Are Dying of Heart Attacks, And What Is Quietly Killing Them

The Numbers Are Not a CoincidenceA 2023 study published in the Indian Heart Journal found that nearly 50 percent of heart attack patients admitted to Indian hospitals were under the age of 55, and a significant proportion were under 45. The Global Burden of Disease report has consistently placed India…

Times Life · Jul 5

6 Prostate Health Habits Every Indian Man Over 40 Should Build Into His Daily Routine

Eat More Cooked TomatoesThe lycopene in tomatoes, the antioxidant that gives them their red colour, is more bioavailable after cooking than raw. The Harvard Health Professionals Follow-up Study found that men who consumed tomato-based foods more than twice a week had a 23% lower risk of prostate cancer compared to…

Times Life · Jul 4

No Ebola case reported in India so far, says Health Minister Nadda; reviews preparedness

India has reported no cases of Ebola Virus Disease. The Union Health Minister, J P Nadda, reviewed preparedness and surveillance measures. All entry points are on high alert for screening. The Indian Council of Medical Research and National Centre for Disease Control are ready for tracking and testing. Precautionary measures…

The Economic Times · May 25