About 122,000 women are afflicted with cervical cancer each year. Have you got yourself tested yet?

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About 122,000 women are afflicted with cervical cancer each year. Have you got yourself tested yet? It affects the lowermost segment of the uterus and is the second most common cancer affecting women in the reproductive age-group of 15-44 years.

Is emotional eating your dietary downfall? Blame your parents Parents whose children were more easily comforted with food were more likely to offer them.

Summer diet: A banana a day will keep nausea away Include these foods in your diet to stay active and avoid chances of acidity during the hot days.

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Breast milk may help detect cancer in young women One of the potential options for detection of BC is biochemical monitoring of protein markers in different types of bodily fluids.

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Do summer months make you lethargic at work? Follow these dos and don'ts to beat the heat It is important to choose what we eat according to the season.

Do you eat meat on a regular basis? It may up risk of liver disease A diet high in animal protein can lead to cardiovascular diseases or cancer.

New cause of high blood pressure could lead to better ways of managing the disorder High BP or hypertension often goes unnoticed but if left untreated can increase the risk of heart attack.

Toxin present inside sunflower seeds can cause cancer Chronic exposure to the toxin causes an estimated 25,000-155,000 deaths worldwide each year, from corn and peanuts alone.

Multiple sclerosis starts showing signs five years before onset of disease Multiple sclerosis is an auto-immune disease where the body attacks the protective coating, known as myelin, around brain cells.

Here's are six tips to keep your dental woes away To begin with, get your teeth cleaned every six months to one year as advised by the dentist.

From melons to coconut water: Here's how to avoid acidity during summer Melons such as cantaloupe, musk melon and watermelon are high on anti-oxidants and fibre.

Keep away from diet sodas, they may up your risk of stroke, dementia People who frequently consume sugary beverages are more likely to have poorer memory.

Beware! Obesity can lead to 13 types of cancer According to WHO, around 1.9 billion adults worldwide are overweight or obese. Cycling to work can significantly lower risk of developing cancer or heart disease Also, walking to work was linked to a 27 per cent lower risk of developing heart disease.

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