Can birth control pills cause cancer? A US doctor explains |

Birth control pills, while offering reproductive freedom, carry a complex health profile. Classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, they are linked to increased breast and cervical cancer risks, yet also provide significant protection against ovarian, endometrial, and colorectal cancers. Recent research highlights varying risks among different hormonal contraceptives, urging informed choices. Birth control pills are…

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Indian-origin researcher develops online tool for the early diagnosis of spinal arthritis |

Indian-origin researcher Dr Abhijeet Danve at Yale School of Medicine has developed a simple online screening questionnaire called the A-tool to help detect axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a chronic inflammatory condition that causes persistent back pain. Published in Rheumatology Advances in Practice, the pilot study shows that the A-tool can substantially improve the identification of potential…

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