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TEZPUR: Researchers at Assam's Tezpur University have identified distinct chemical signatures in blood that can differentiate gallbladder cancer cases occurring

Tezpur University researchers discover blood markers for early gallbladder cancer detection, promising timely diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: This cancer type can be prevented through vaccination, regular check-ups, and community awareness to empower women's health.

Every two minutes, one woman loses her life to cervical cancer in India, which is a largely preventable type of cancer.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has launched a free cervical cancer screening programme through January, amid alarming statistics showing India loses one woman every eight minutes to the largely preventable disease. The initiative offers WHO-recommended HPV testing, follow-up care, and vaccination, aiming to detect cancer early and save lives. , Health, Times Now

Plastic has become part of daily life, but Dr Jayesh Sharma, a Raipur-based cancer surgeon with over 25 years of experience, explains how heat, ageing containers, and microplastics can quietly affect health. He also outlines simple ways to reduce everyday exposure at home.

The US is backing at-home HPV testing to boost cervical cancer screening by removing cost, access, and comfort barriers. Under new HRSA guidelines, women aged 30-65 can use self-collected vaginal samples for HPV tests, covered by private insurance from 2027, helping close screening gaps and detect cervical cancer early. , Health, Times Now

Dr Sharma highlights plastic leaching and microplastics as major concern in daily life, and states how we can work around them.