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Doctor suspended after saying he hopes colleague was off sick ‘because they’ve got a brain tumour’
11 Jul 2025 13:01 GMT
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Busting Common Myths About Brain Tumours
26 Jun 2025 04:57 GMT
Brain tumours are considered unique as being one of the most poorly understood medical conditions. Because of the wide-spread misdiagnosis, and the never-ending misinformation that presents as articles on the internet and even hard copy publications, …
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Despite What Robert F. Kennedy Wants You To Think, Cell Phones Do Not Cause Brain Cancer
25 Jun 2025 21:07 GMT
Robert F. Kennedy, the secretary of Health and Human Services, still believes that cell phones are causing brain cancer, as revealed in a congressional hearing in January. But numerous studies going back to the year 2000 all indicate there is no particular …
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Hope, precision and healing: advancing brain tumour care
22 Jun 2025 05:18 GMT
Timely MRI or CT scans can open the door to more treatment options and better outcomes for brain tumours. Photograph used for representational purposes only
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A brain tumour is an abnormal mass or growth of cells in the brain. …
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Having headaches? Neurologist shares 10 early warning signs of brain tumours
16 Jun 2025 13:08 GMT
While most brain tumours are benign, some can be cancerous and potentially life-threatening. They result from the abnormal growth of cells in the brain, and recognising the early warning signs is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective treatment. Also …
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Debunking Myths About Smartphones and Brain Tumors
08 Jun 2025 16:26 GMT
Last Updated:June 08, 2025, 20:06 IST
While concerns persist, experts affirm that mobile phones emit non-ionizing radiation at safe levels, with no conclusive evidence linking them to serious health risks like cancer.
The IARC summary notes indications of …
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World Brain Tumour Day: Can mobile phones and radiation cause brain tumours?
08 Jun 2025 14:09 GMT
Brain tumours remain one of the most complex and life-altering neurological conditions, yet public awareness about their early warning signs and risk factors is still limited. On World Brain Tumour Day, experts emphasise the urgent need to dispel myths, …
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World Brain Tumour Day, June 8: Expert Urges Early Detection, Health-Conscious Living To Save Lives
08 Jun 2025 03:23 GMT
World Brain Tumour Day is observed each year on June 8. The reason behind observing the day is to raise awareness among people about the disease.
Brain tumours claim thousands in India every year
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), …
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Brain Tumors — From A to Z
02 Jun 2025 09:36 GMT
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Recently, Senator Ted Kennedy was diagnosed with a brain tumor. While he is 76, a person can get a brain tumor at an age. Let’s explore what a tumor is. First the basics: A tumor can arise in virtually any part of the body, and is a …
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Massachusetts brain tumor cluster: Nurses not satisfied with Newton-Wellesley study
29 May 2025 21:04 GMT
A nurses’ union isn’t satisfied with a Mass General Brigham investigation that found the brain tumor cluster at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is not connected to working conditions.
The hospital has identified six nurses who have worked on the facility’s fifth …