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‘To deal with the gang of criminals…’: Senior oncologist shares interesting analogy for understanding cancer ‘grade’ vs ‘stage’
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‘To deal with the gang of criminals…’: Senior oncologist shares interesting analogy for understanding cancer ‘grade’ vs ‘stage’

5 min readNew DelhiMay 4, 2026 09:00 PM IST A cancer diagnosis often comes with multiple terms that can feel overwhelming, especially when reports mention both ‘grade’ and ‘stage.’ While they may sound similar, they describe very different aspects of the disease. To simplify the concept, Dr Jayesh Sharma, a senior cancer surgeon, recently broke...

‘Like a big balloon in my stomach…it’ll burst any minute’: Akansha Ranjan Kapoor on the pain of egg freezing; gynaecologist says ‘medically recognised and fairly common’
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‘Like a big balloon in my stomach…it’ll burst any minute’: Akansha Ranjan Kapoor on the pain of egg freezing; gynaecologist says ‘medically recognised and fairly common’

Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, on the latest episode of Soha Ali Khan’s podcast All About Her, spoke about the physical discomfort and emotional challenges she experienced during egg freezing. Recalling her experience, Akansha said, “Physically, I was in a lot of pain, which I don’t think happens to everybody, but I was in a lot of...

5 health warning signs your AC needs servicing
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5 health warning signs your AC needs servicing

4 min readNew DelhiMay 4, 2026 07:00 PM IST Air conditioners make life comfortable in hot weather, but a poorly maintained air conditioner (AC ) can affect your health, especially your lungs. With the rising temperature and occasional heatwave alerts across India, a well-functioning AC is truly the need of the hour. Like any other...

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Wastewater data revealed hidden COVID surges in Bengaluru after testing declined

Wastewater surveillance in Bengaluru closely tracked COVID-19 trends during the first Omicron wave, but later emerged as an important tool in identifying hidden surges that were not fully captured through routine clinical testing, according to researchers studying the city’s sewage-based monitoring network.  A study published in PLOS Global Public Health by researchers from the Indian...

Vitamin D to Iron: The scary signs of supplement overdose
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Vitamin D to Iron: The scary signs of supplement overdose

3 min readNew DelhiMay 2, 2026 09:00 PM IST Modern agricultural practices and soil depletion have significantly reduced the nutrient density of whole foods, prompting many people to take supplements to meet the body’s internal nutrient requirements. While functional nutritionists, such as Suyash Bhandari of iThrive Essentials, suggest that strategic supplementation can bridge this deficit,...

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