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Common heart failure myths that could impede timely care
This article is authored by Dr Jai Shankar K, senior director, cardiology, SIMS Hospital, Chennai.
This Pill Will Change Cancer Treatment Forever
Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib is the first drug that can broadly tackle one of the main drivers of pancreatic cancer.
Japanese hospital performs world-first surgery using heart muscle stem cells
Sheets of muscle cells derived from regenerative products known as iPS cells were transplanted into the heart of a patient in her 50s.
New ibuprofen and paracetamol warning for anyone taking flu jab
Some people routinely take the common painkillers to deal with vaccine side effects
Koh Poh Koon rejoins Singapore General Hospital as colorectal surgeon
He said he is currently a visiting consultant surgeon with SGH, and will continue on a part-time basis for clinical work.
Rs 2-Crore Home, Gold Lost: A Cyber Scam In Delhi That Wasn't Just Digital
The woman, who was undergoing cancer treatment, received a call on her landline from an unknown number on April 6.
SA hospital pressure leading to demand 'flashpoint', union warns
A non-verbal man who was later diagnosed with pneumonia was ramped for more than nine hours at an outer suburbs hospital amid significant demand that the doctors union says left staff feeling "helpless".
WATCH: Will Reeve shares message of hope after cancer battle
His health journey took him to the same hospital where his mom sought treatment for cancer - ringing the bell she never got to.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Why your mom's cancer history could be a hidden risk factor for prostate cancer?
Understanding your mother's cancer history is crucial in assessing prostate cancer risk. Learn how genetic factors influence screening and treatment decisions. | Health
Heart hospital worker has heart attack on shift
Pat Ward suffered a heart attack as she arrived for work at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
Bristol student describes how cat helped saved her life after developing MenB
Freshers across the South West are being urged to get two doses of the Meningitis B vaccine.
Emergency cleanup: Timeline of body recovery after quitting smoking
Explore the physiological timeline of recovery after quitting smoking, from immediate cardiovascular improvements to long-term reductions in cancer risk.
Middlesbrough FC Foundation cancer fitness group 'saved me'
Lindsey Palmer, 55, says sessions have made her stronger as well as improving her mental health.
Girl,12, campaigns for healthier hospital food
Audrina, 12, launched a petition after spending time in hospital with cancer.
'Kind' mental health team in Northants earn 'outstanding' rating
Berrywood Hospital in Northampton and St Mary's Hospital in Kettering were inspected in July.
Bowel cancer patient urges others to 'persist, persevere'
Mullingar woman Jane Swarbrigg, 44, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer and is urging others, particularly women, to trust their instincts if something feels wrong.
Painkillers, antibiotics, and kidney disease: Why has drug regulator issued a fresh warning?
CDSCO warns against indiscriminate NSAID and antibiotic use due to kidney risks and antimicrobial resistance, reasserting prescription safeguards and stewardship.
How you eat fruit may affect your heart disease risk
The relationship between fruit juice and heart disease is highly complex, scientists say
Doc Talk | Prostate Cancer At Stage 4 Is Not The End: How PSMA PET And Radioligand Therapy Help
Prostate cancer can remain silent until it reaches an advanced stage. From smarter PSA testing and MRI-guided biopsies to robotic surgery, focal therapy and PSMA PET scans, newer approaches are helping doctors detect and treat the disease more precisely, improving outcomes.
Congo's Ebola infections hit 8,000
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen above 8,000 for the first time in the Central African country’s ongoing outbreak, government data showed . The latest situation report from the public health institute put the number of cases at 8,067 and deaths at 3,901. The outbreak, caused by […]
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