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Indian bowler Yuvraj Singh (second right) celebrates as Indian players (from left) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina run in to congratulate him for dismissing England batsman Ravi Bopara during their third one-day international cricket match in Kanpur on Thursday. Photo: AP

A new paradigm for fighting cancer

Augest.29 : During a radiation treatment session and also from one treatment session to another, tumours can move due to normal internal organ action (digestion, elimination, and breathing). This unplanned position/ movement of tumour leads it to not receiving the full amount of radiation it should and normal tissues may receive more radiation than they can tolerate. Full story

Even the blind can donate eyes

Augest.29 : There are an estimated 4.6 million people with corneal blindness in India waiting for a corneal transplant. Ninety per cent of these people are below the age of 45 years, including 60 per cent below the tender age of 12 years. Eye donations by you or your loved ones can make a big difference to the lives of at least two people. Full story

Change of seasons may trigger asthma attacks

One of the well- known causes of an asthma attack is the change of season, especially during monsoon. During this period, there is a rise in humidity, frequent changes in temperature, dust storms, all of which can trigger asthma attacks. Also, the frequency of these attacks increase by 25 per cent. Full story