Lilavati Hospital Teams Up with Mayo Clinic to Launch Cancer Care Institute in Mumbai
Lilavati Hospital has entered into a strategic partnership with Mayo Clinic USA to develop a 300-bed Cancer Care Institute in Mumbai and a healthcare project in Gift City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Cancer Care Institute, expected to cost Rs 800 crore, will be situated near Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai. The Maharashtra government has agreed to allocate land at a subsidized rate, and the acquisition process is nearing completion. The hospital is anticipated to begin operations with
Lilavati Hospital Teams Up with Mayo Clinic to Launch Cancer Care Institute in Mumbai
Lilavati Hospital has entered into a strategic partnership with Mayo Clinic USA to develop a 300-bed Cancer Care Institute in Mumbai and a healthcare project in Gift City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Cancer Care Institute, expected to cost Rs 800 crore, will be situated near Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai. The Maharashtra government has agreed to allocate land at a subsidized rate, and the acquisition process is nearing completion. The hospital is anticipated to begin operations with
Obesity at Cancer Diagnosis Reduces Survival Rates in Children: Study
A recent study has highlighted the significant impact of obesity at the time of cancer diagnosis on the survival rates of children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 390 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 were overweight in 2022, with 160 million living with obesity. Obesity is a known risk factor for various non-communicable diseases, including cancer, and this study underscores its detrimental effect on childhood cancer survival. The study, conduc
Obesity at Cancer Diagnosis Reduces Survival Rates in Children: Study
A recent study has highlighted the significant impact of obesity at the time of cancer diagnosis on the survival rates of children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 390 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 were overweight in 2022, with 160 million living with obesity. Obesity is a known risk factor for various non-communicable diseases, including cancer, and this study underscores its detrimental effect on childhood cancer survival. The study, conduc
Alcohol: Third Leading Cause of Cancer, Warns U.S. Surgeon General
The U.S. Surgeon General's office has issued a significant report revealing that alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity. Alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, liver, and colorectal cancers, contributing to 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths annually. This alarming figure surpasses the deaths caused by alcohol-related traffic crashes, highlighting the urgent ne
Alcohol: Third Leading Cause of Cancer, Warns U.S. Surgeon General
The U.S. Surgeon General's office has issued a significant report revealing that alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity. Alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, liver, and colorectal cancers, contributing to 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths annually. This alarming figure surpasses the deaths caused by alcohol-related traffic crashes, highlighting the urgent ne
Alcohol-Cancer Warning + Drink Tracking Reduces Consumption
A recent study led by Professor Simone Pettigrew from The George Institute for Global Health has found an effective method to reduce alcohol consumption. The study combined a warning about the cancer risks associated with alcohol with a practical action—tracking the number of drinks consumed. The findings show that this combination helped participants significantly cut down on their alcohol intake. This approach offers a straightforward and actionable strategy for promoting better healt
Alcohol-Cancer Warning + Drink Tracking Reduces Consumption
A recent study led by Professor Simone Pettigrew from The George Institute for Global Health has found an effective method to reduce alcohol consumption. The study combined a warning about the cancer risks associated with alcohol with a practical action—tracking the number of drinks consumed. The findings show that this combination helped participants significantly cut down on their alcohol intake. This approach offers a straightforward and actionable strategy for promoting better healt
Catherine Hosts Christmas Service at Westminster Abbey
On Friday, Catherine, Princess of Wales, will host a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, reflecting on "the most difficult times" as she makes her return to public life after undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The service, which emphasizes love, empathy, and the need for support during challenging times, will feature an illustrated order of service by artist Charlie Mackesy. Guests will receive a reminder of the importance of being there for one another, with the
Catherine Hosts Christmas Service at Westminster Abbey
On Friday, Catherine, Princess of Wales, will host a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, reflecting on "the most difficult times" as she makes her return to public life after undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The service, which emphasizes love, empathy, and the need for support during challenging times, will feature an illustrated order of service by artist Charlie Mackesy. Guests will receive a reminder of the importance of being there for one another, with the









