Published on: Sept 16, 2025 11:48 am IST What triggers breast cancer in 20s? The oncologist shared early warning signs and prevention tips to know. Breast cancer is usually more prevalent in women in their 40s, but there has been a steep increase of breast cancer cases in women in their 20s. This disturbing trend […]
Childhood cancer is rare, but when it creeps in, the early symptoms can mimic regular illnesses. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ramana Gogi, principal consultant, medical oncology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, said, “Parents may mistake them for viral infections, growth spurts, or routine tiredness, leading to delays in diagnosis. Doctors emphasise that while […]
Childhood cancer is shrouded in myths and misconceptions, which delay diagnosis and treatment. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ramana Gogi, principal consultant – medical oncology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, said, “The myths surrounding childhood cancer can create unnecessary fear or, worse, delay timely diagnosis and treatment. Doctors emphasise that informed awareness is the […]
Published on: Sept 12, 2025 04:03 pm IST Excess fat around the waist can silently raise health risks. Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni explains why waist size matters and what it reveals about your health. Carrying excess fat around the waist is more than a cosmetic concern, it can silently increase the risk of serious health problems. […]
While lymphoma can strike anyone, men are disproportionately affected compared to women. Differences in genetics, hormones, immunity, and lifestyle may play a role. To understand why men face a higher risk, HT Lifestyle has reached out to doctors to break down the factors behind this troubling trend. (Also read: Diabetologist warns ‘waist size above this […]
It is a common misconception that cigarettes affect your lungs only when you light one. Often, passive smoking can equally harm you. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Kuldeep Kumar Grover, critical care and pulmonology head, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram said, “Passive smoking, also called secondhand smoke, exposes non-smokers to the same toxic chemicals […]
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Mishil Parikh, consultant, oncology, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, debunked the myth that bone injuries directly cause bone cancer. According to him, there’s no proven relationship between bone injuries and bone tumours. However, an injury to a weakened bone might reveal an underlying tumour. Also read | Bone […]
Dr Wendi, a Stanford-trained gastroenterologist, shared crucial information regarding iron deficiency, particularly for women under 40, in a recent Instagram post. She highlighted 3 important things women should know. Let’s find out: Up to 40% of premenopausal women may have undiagnosed iron deficiency. (Freepik) Also Read | What is best age to freeze your eggs, […]
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In an Instagram post shared on August 15, Dr Wendi, a Stanford gastroenterologist, stressed that ‘you are way too hot to let colorectal (colon) cancer be the reason that you go.’ The video highlights how colorectal cancer is now the number two cancer killer of women and the number one for men. Therefore, it is […]
