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Uranium in breast milk poses a cancer risk to children; A shocking revelation in a study conducted in Bihar

Although 70% of the children showed a non-cancer health risk, the total uranium levels were below the permissible limit and it is expected that the actual health impact on both mothers and children will be minimal.

Health: Obesity can increase cancer risk in young and old alike

The main reasons for the increase in cancer cases due to obesity in young and old people are hormonal changes caused by excess body fat, chronic inflammation, and other metabolic problems.

AIIMS demands cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles

AIIMS doctors urge mandatory cancer warnings on alcohol bottles, citing strong evidence linking alcohol to seven cancer types. With India’s cancer cases rising (13.8 lakh in 2022, up 36% since 2012), they highlight alcohol’s role in 4.7% of cases. US research confirms alcohol’s carcinogenic effects, stressing the need for public awareness.