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  Cancer deaths to surge 75 per cent by 2025, India to see one of the sharpest rises: Lancet study

  Health | September 26, 2025 12:49 IST

  Cancer deaths increased 74 per cent to 10.4 million, and new cases more than doubled to 18.5 million in 2023, since 1990. Read on to know more about the study.

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  One in five Indians over 45 had diabetes in 2019, says Lancet study

  Health | August 09, 2025 14:10 IST

  A study published in The Lancet Global Health said that about a fifth of those aged 45 and above were living with diabetes in 2019. Read on to know more about the study.

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  Walking THESE many steps a day can lower risk of death, dementia, depression; finds Lancet study

  Health | July 26, 2025 19:20 IST

  Are you still walking 10,000 steps everyday? Need not do that anymore. A Lancet study found that walking only 7,000 steps a day could lower overall death risk, dementia, and depression. Read on to know more about the study.

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  AIIMS Delhi study says good oral health can reduce the risk of cancer, improve overall health

  Health | July 19, 2025 12:39 IST

  A study from All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi and published in The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia said that oral healthcare plays a significant role in improving health-related outcomes, including those linked to cancer. Read on to know more.

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  India one of eight nations with half of world's unvaccinated children in 2023, finds Lancet study

  Health | June 25, 2025 11:47 IST

  India was among the eight countries where more than half of the world's unvaccinated children lived, as of 2023. Other countries include Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Indonesia, and Brazil. Read on to know more about the study.

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  Living in places with low healthcare facilities will increase adolescents' health risk: Lancet

  Health | May 21, 2025 17:21 IST

  The new Lancet study highlights the urgent need for global action to address these issues and ensure that all adolescents have access to proper healthcare.

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  Gene therapy for blood cancer shows 73 per cent response rate in clinical trials: Lancet study

  Health | March 18, 2025 8:17 IST

  A new study published in The Lancet Haematology journal says that an indigenously developed gene therapy for certain blood cancers has shown a 73 per cent response rate among patients in India. Read on to know more.

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  World Obesity Day 2025: More than 440 million people may be overweight by 2050 in India, says Lancet

  Health | March 04, 2025 13:26 IST

  World Obesity Day is observed every year on March 4. The day aims to raise awareness about obesity, its causes and preventive measures. A recent study published by The Lancet journal has found that India could have over 440 million obese and overweight people by 2050.

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  Bad air quality increases risk of lung cancer in non-smokers, says Lancet study

  Health | February 05, 2025 15:13 IST

  A new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal revealed that cases of lung cancer among those who never smoked is on the rise. This increase could be due to air pollution. Read on to know more.

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  BMI not an accurate measure to check obesity, new study confirms

  Health | January 15, 2025 15:16 IST

  A recent report published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology recommended a new and nuanced approach to detect obesity. The authors of the report said that the current medical approach relies on BMI which is not an accurate measure of health or disease. Read on to know more.

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  Quarter of diabetics globally are Indians, says Lancet study

  Health | November 14, 2024 12:47 IST

  According to a report published in The Lancet Journal, the number of diabetes patients is increasing rapidly all over the world. The report says that the rate of diabetes patients has doubled in 30 years, and the youth are facing the biggest crisis.

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  Red meat linked with increased Type 2 diabetes risk: Lancet Study

  Health | August 21, 2024 6:42 IST

  New study links red meat consumption to higher type 2 diabetes risk. Research on over 1.9 million adults from 20 countries reveals increased risk with processed and unprocessed red meat intake. Learn more about the study's findings and potential health implications.

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  Heatwaves affect people with disabilities more: Lancet study

  Health | June 13, 2024 17:05 IST

  Researchers from Pusan National University in South Korea found that individuals with disabilities are at significantly higher risk during heatwaves, requiring more hospitalisation and incurring greater medical expenses. The study emphasises the need for inclusive public health policies.

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  Men face greater risk of early death, women encounter greater health challenges: Lancet study

  Health | May 03, 2024 11:22 IST

  A Lancet study reveals stark differences in men's and women's health: men face higher early death risks from conditions like heart disease and Covid-19, while women experience a greater burden of chronic illnesses like mental health issues and back pain.

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  Over one billion people living with obesity, says study

  Health | March 01, 2024 11:23 IST

  A new study reveals an alarming global obesity rise surpassing 1 billion individuals. While underweight rates decrease, obesity rates quadruple in children and adolescents, and double or triple in adults. Experts call for action to improve food access and tackle both forms of malnutrition.

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  Heat-related deaths rise by 68 percent worldwide in two decades, says Lancet study

  India | October 26, 2022 19:00 IST

  The report states that extreme weather events caused damage worth USD 253 billion in 2021, particularly burdening people in low human development index (HDI) countries in which almost none of the losses were insured.

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  Covid nasal spray reduces viral load by 94% in 24 hours, 99% in 48 hours: Lancet Study

  India | July 14, 2022 17:23 IST

  Covid Nasal Spray: The study on Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was conducted by Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Glenmark in 306 vaccinated and unvaccinated adults with symptomatic mild COVID-19 across 20 clinical sites in India.

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  Pollution claimed 90 lakh lives globally in 2019, India tops list with over 23.5 lakh deaths

  India | May 18, 2022 13:57 IST

  The majority of air pollution related deaths- 9.8 lakh- in India were caused by ambient PM2.5 pollution- tiny pollution particles in air that are two and one half microns or less in width, the researchers said.

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  India contributed to 22.3% global Covid deaths, 8x higher than reported, claims study; Govt reacts

  India | March 11, 2022 23:20 IST

  The Lancet reported that India's estimated cumulative excess deaths due to COVID-19 between the period were the highest in the world at 4.07 million.

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  Lancet Infectious Diseases study compare well with phase 3 COVAXIN clinical trials: Bharat Biotech

  India | November 25, 2021 12:33 IST

  2 doses of COVID vaccine Covaxin (BBV152) are 50 pc effective against symptomatic COVID disease, according to 1st real-world assessment of COVID vaccine published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.