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World Cancer Day 2026: 7.1 million cases worldwide preventable, says WHO

4Feb

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World Cancer Day 2026: 7.1 million cases worldwide preventable, says WHO

Up to four in 10 or 7.1 million cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on Wednesday. The study, released on World Cancer Day on February 4, identified tobacco as the leading preventable cause of cancer globally, responsible for 15 per cent of all new cancer cases. It also found, for the first time, that nine cancer-causing infections are responsible for about 10 per cent of cancer cases. Other reasons include alcohol, high body mass index, physical inactivity, air pollution, and ultraviolet radiation. The analysis, based on data from 185 countries and 36 cancer types, estimated that 37 per cent of all new cancer cases in 2022, around 7.1 million ca...

Kid Rock to headline ‘All-American’ alternative Super Bowl halftime show – National

4Feb

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Kid Rock to headline ‘All-American’ alternative Super Bowl halftime show – National

Kid Rock is set to headline Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) “All-American Halftime Show,” the organization announced Monday. TPUSA, founded by late right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, announced that the lineup for its halftime show will include Kid Rock and country artists Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett.The “All-American Halftime Show” is being promoted as “celebrating faith, family and freedom” and will be livestreamed Sunday on TPUSA’s various social media accounts at the same time as Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s NFL Super Bowl halftime show, according to the website.Kid Rock, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, said that they are approaching their halftime show “like David and Goliath.”The All Summer Long singer continued: “Competing with the pro football machine a...

Australian scientists uncover how lung cancer cells can predict treatment

4Feb

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Australian scientists uncover how lung cancer cells can predict treatment

Scientists in Australia have mapped the "neighbourhoods" of lung cancer cells and found that cell metabolism plays a key role in determining how patients respond to immunotherapy. Researchers from the University of Queensland`s (UQ) Frazer Institute studied cell interactions at cellular resolution in non-small cell lung carcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer, to better understand why some patients don`t respond to immunotherapy treatment, Xinhua news agency reported. Using machine-learning algorithms and computational approaches, the team examined how cells interact and metabolise glucose, which cancer cells thrive on, said Associate Professor Arutha Kulasinghe from UQ`s Frazer Institute. "We were able to dive deep into the complex nature of cells, basically looking at the cell...

4Feb

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How to Keep Your Gym Gear From Stinking

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Does your gym bag reek? You’re not alone, but it doesn’t have to be this way. With proper care, you can keep your workout gear stink-free. The key is to do yourself a favor and start taking care of everything before it starts to smell. But even if you’ve already let things get bad, I have some tips for you.I'll get into specifics below, but first, it can help to understand why the gym stink develops on clothing and other items that contact your skin. You sweat into them, but it's not the sweat itself that is the problem. It's the bacteria that feed on your sweat. So you'll need to either get rid of the sweat before the bacteria can grow, or handle your clothes and gear in a way that the bacteria won't be able to grow. ...

Parineeti Chopra makes web series debut with Talaash: A Mother`s Search

4Feb

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Parineeti Chopra makes web series debut with Talaash: A Mother`s Search

After receiving critical acclaim with her stirring performance in the award-winning Netflix film Amar Singh Chamkila, Parineeti Chopra is all set to captivate audiences in an all-new avatar. Netflix officially announced its upcoming new web series Talaash: A Mother’s Search, with Parineeti in the lead, as part of its much-anticipated 2026 slate. Marking her OTT web series debut, the thriller promises an intense, emotionally layered narrative that puts a mother’s love, resilience, and unbreakable spirit at its very core. Talaash: A Mother`s Search A gripping exploration of grief, hope, and determination, Talaash weaves together suspense with deeply human emotions. Produced by Alchemy Films and directed by Rensil D Silva, the series also boasts a powerful ensemble cast featuring Soni Razda...

Global aid cuts could lead to 22.6 mn additional deaths by 2030 in 93 countries

4Feb

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Global aid cuts could lead to 22.6 mn additional deaths by 2030 in 93 countries

Slashing global aid, particularly by the US and European countries, will reverse decades of progress in fighting diseases, and lead to 22.6 million additional deaths in people of all age groups, including children under five years of age, by 2030, warned a new study published in The Lancet Global Health on Tuesday. The peer-reviewed study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), in Spain, showed that the additional deaths will be across 93 low- and middle- income countries, including India. The figures also include 5.4 million children under the age of five. Severe cuts to official development assistance (ODA) will affect Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 38 of the 93 countries analysed, the most. In Asia, 21 countries, including India, are at risk, followed by 12 ...

This Is What You’ll Find the Best Deals on During This Year’s Presidents Day Sales

3Feb

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This Is What You’ll Find the Best Deals on During This Year’s Presidents Day Sales

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It feels like the year just started, but we're already approaching the first major retail holiday of 2026, and as Lifehacker's deals writer, I'm here to tell you how to make the most of the upcoming Presidents Day sales. Here are my tips on which products are likely to be a great buy, and which ones your better off waiting to pick up during a future sale.When is Presidents Day 2026?Presidents Day is a federal holiday that originally started to honor George Washington's birthday, but eventually evolved to recognize all U.S. presidents. Presidents Day falls on the third Monday of February each year, which means this year, it will take ...

‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother abducted from home, police believe – National

3Feb

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‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother abducted from home, police believe – National

New details have been released in the investigation into the disappearance of Today host Savannah Guthrie’s mother as the search enters its third day. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday night at her home in the Tucson, Ariz., area, where she lived alone and was reported missing Sunday. Authorities believe she was taken against her will.“We believe she was taken out of the home against her will, and that’s how this investigation is moving,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told NBC Nightly News.“I can’t think of the last time where, in the middle of the night in someone’s bed, an 84-year-old woman disappeared on us,” he added.Nanos clarified that he “meant that figuratively” when referring to Nancy being abducted from her bed. Story continues below advertisement ...

Lock Upp 2: Ekta Kapoor and Netflix return with new-age prison reality show

3Feb

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Lock Upp 2: Ekta Kapoor and Netflix return with new-age prison reality show

Ekta Kapoor`s Balaji Telefilms is all set to bring its reality format Lock Upp to Netflix. The collaboration between Ekta Kapoor and Netflix marks a significant moment for both entertainment powerhouses to deliver a high-impact unscripted version of the controversial reality show. Lock Upp 2 announced Created by Ekta Kapoor, Lock Upp became a breakout reality sensation best known for its daring format, raw emotional confrontations, and intense survival-driven gameplay. The show is now set to launch on Netflix with a bigger scale, sharper twists, and a reimagined season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) The announcement was made as part of Netflix’s glob...

Geriatric care a national imperative for India’s ageing population, say experts

3Feb

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Geriatric care a national imperative for India’s ageing population, say experts

Amid a rapidly ageing population in India, experts on Tuesday, February 3, stressed the need for a home-based, community-led and integrated elder care model to boost geriatric care in the country. Speaking at an event held in the national capital, the health experts also discussed the growing challenges confronting the country’s elderly population and the urgent need for more responsive and inclusive approaches to geriatric care. The experts highlighted that the challenges for geriatric care are multi-dimensional in nature. These include rising disabilities and age-related health conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, significant gaps in geriatric healthcare infrastructure coupled with a sharp urban–rural divide in access to medical services, and mounting economic pressures drive...