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Cancer: Types, Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

April 21, 2018 Urbanatural

Cancer is a disease characterized by the presence of continuously dividing cells. Initially localized at a point called a tumor, these cells later distribute throughout the body via the blood or lymphatic system, and eventually result in death. These cells appear as lumps, which, if not detected at its early stages, might lead to a tumor in other parts of the body via the blood and lymphatic system. Cancer is caused by a number of external or internal stimuli. Various kinds of cancer show their symptoms in different ways. Certain home remedies exist…

Beware! Diseases You Never Knew Your Microwave Was Causing

November 16, 2017 Urbanatural

Microwave ovens might be one of the most common appliances in kitchens today, but the radiations released by them deplete the nutrients in the food and also causes harmful affects to our bodies Microwave ovens are one of the most common kitchen appliances that are found in every Indian kitchen. The appliance causes immense convenience in terms of cooking and re-heating already cooked food and that’s why people from most economic backgrounds tend to install it in their kitchens. From boiling water and heating milk to cooking fast food items…

Don’t ignore that persistent back-ache! It could be the first sign of lung cancer

February 1, 2017 Urbanatural

By Dr Gagan Saini Lung cancer conjures up an image of a chronic smoker. While it is true that smoking causes 4 in 5 cases of lung cancer, the trend of lung cancer in non-smokers is also on the rise. A recent study reported a doubling of lung cancer incidence in non-smokers and this was not due to change of proportions but due to rise of absolute numbers. This brings up the question of why non-smokers get lung cancer. Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal…

Selfies may damage your skin, cause wrinkles

June 21, 2016June 20, 2016 Urbanatural

Selfie-addicts, take note! Dermatologists have warned that continous exposure to the radiation from smartphones can damage your skin. Constantly exposing your face to the light and radiation from smartphones may damage your skin, speeding up ageing and promoting wrinkles, dermatologists have warned. Doctors can tell which hand a person holds their phone in just by looking at which side of the face is most damaged, they said. “Those who take a lot of selfies and bloggers should worry. Even the blue light we get from our screens can damage our…