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Metabolic syndrome refers to a combination of various medical conditions which increase one’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other long-term medical conditions. Rather than being one single condition, a metabolic abnormality is actually a collection of metabolic changes in the body which take place at the same time. Learning about the biology behind metabolic syndrome will help us learn how these metabolic conditions are related to our lifestyle, hormone activity and the functioning processes within our bodies and can affect overall health.

Your family’s health history (and the way it has affected their health) can help determine your risk of developing many health conditions. Your family history includes many health issues due to the fact that people are often genetically similar to their family members and also have a similar lifestyle and environment.

The leading cause of illness and death throughout the world are Cardiovascular Disease. In many cases, Cardiovascular Diseases develop slowly over a period of years, with little or no symptoms until late in the disease process when symptoms appear. By this time, the disease has caused significant damage to the heart. The goal of Preventive Cardiology is to find the problem early and take steps to prevent more serious problems, such as heart attacks and heart failure, from occurring. Cardiac MRI is one of the most effective ways to do this.

Lung disease, especially lung cancer, generally grows very quietly without major symptoms until later stages. During the early stage of lung cancer, symptoms may not exist, may be vague or may be so mild they go unnoticed. By the time someone starts having more obvious symptoms of lung cancer (such as a prolonged cough, chest discomfort/pain and/or difficulty breathing), the disease is usually in a much worse state than if it were caught earlier when it was a lot easier to treat.

The development of cancer is an insidious process that may take many years and, in its earliest stages, may produce little more than minor discomfort. This is why many people in India are diagnosed at an advanced stage, when treatment becomes more difficult. However, the body usually gives warning signs that should not be ignored. Understanding these early cancer symptoms and knowing when diagnostic tests can help makes early detection possible.

World Cancer Day takes place on February 4 each year to promote public awareness relating to cancer, encourage cancer prevention and facilitate early diagnosis and provide support for people affected by cancer. Cancer is more than just a health concern; it also has social, emotional and financial implications on millions of individuals and families across the globe.

Cancer can be a serious outcome of many risk factors, including many environmental, genetic, and lifestyle issues. Most cancers cannot be prevented entirely; however, many can be avoided by making better choices in your daily life and changing your lifestyle. Making healthy lifestyle choices can help protect and decrease the amount of cancer you may develop.