Great move and long overdue: NIH-funded science must now be free to read instantly: what you should know. nature Raj Shankar Ghosh CHIP Foundation India Dr Uday S Kulkarni Yüksel Ürün nature.com/articles/d4158…

India's fight against cancer is a formidable public health challenge, but one that is being met with incredible dedication and innovation. The key to turning the tide lies in a powerful three-pronged approach: prevention, early diagnosis, and fostering hope through advanced

Glad to see 2 of our publications quoted in this @ahajournal article. Concludes 'The prevalence of conventional smokeless oral nicotine product use has remained stable across recent years. However, newer categories of oral nicotine products, especially the nicotine pouches, are

DYK: Is in-home health monitoring a fad or a long-term health enabler? While smartwatches and fitness trackers receive most of the attention, a surprising example of integrated health tech has existed for decades. It’s not just Americans who like keeping tabs on their

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging bold action on tobacco control: Raise taxes, support quitting, strengthen warnings, run campaigns, and crucially, resist Big Tobacco’s tactics. It's inspiring to see countries like Türkiye achieve full MPOWER implementation and demonstrate what's possible.

Today on #DoctorsDay2025, we honor the theme "Behind the Mask: Caring for Caregivers" and salute the doctors who lead with compassion, courage & knowledge. At CHIP Foundation, we’re proud to support those advancing cancer prevention, care & hope. Thank you! 🙏💙

Session 4 Completed! CHIP Foundation, GDC Indore & ECHO India hosted a session on: Tobacco Addiction & Withdrawal: Pathophysiology + Nicotine Dependence Assessment 🎙️ Dr. Chetana Deshmukh, Sri Aurobindo Medical College Empowering frontline teams with science-based cessation tools

Session 3 Completed! ECHO-CHIP Certificate Course on Areca Nut Use in India 4 July 2025 | 🕒 3–4 PM IST Topic: Health Effects of Areca Nut – What the Science Says Panelists: Dr. Alpana K. Gupa & Dr. Vishwas Sharma Insights into carcinogenic & genetic risks of areca nut.

🌕🙏 Happy Guru Purnima from the CHIP Foundation! Today, we honour the mentors and guides who light the path of knowledge, compassion, and service. Gratitude to all who inspire our mission in health and humanity. #GuruPurnima #CHIPFoundation #ThankYouGurus

🗞️ CHIP Foundation Newsletter (Apr–Jun 2025) is here! Catch up on: 🌿 Cancer Survivorship 📚 Capacity Building 🤝 Outreach 📅 Health Days 📱 Social Media Impact

🚭 Session 6 Held Today! CHIP Foundation, GDC Indore & ECHO India conducted a session on: 🗂️ Pharmacological Support for Tobacco Cessation 🎙️ Dr. Shekhar Grover Discussed NRT, bupropion, varenicline & more—key tools to help India quit tobacco. #TobaccoCessation #TobaccoFreeIndia

✅ Session 7 Completed – July 22 CHIP Foundation, GDC Indore & ECHO India hosted a session on: 🗂️ Relapse Prevention 🎙️ Dr. Tanu Anand, ICMR Delhi Focused on long-term strategies to help individuals stay quit. #TobaccoCessation #RelapsePrevention #TobaccoFreeIndia

🎗️ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 27 🗣️ Early signs matter. ⚠️ Non-healing ulcers ⚠️ Hoarseness ⚠️ Lump in neck ⚠️ Difficulty swallowing 🚭 Quit tobacco & areca nut 🩺 Get screened 📢 Spread awareness #HeadAndNeckCancer #TobaccoFreeIndia

✅ Final Session Completed Today! CHIP Foundation India , GDC Indore & ECHO India wrapped up the series with: 🗂️ How to Set Up a Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC) 🎙️ Dr. Akshatha Gadiyar, Govt. Dental College, Goa Equipping professionals to lead tobacco-free care. #TobaccoCessation

🫁 #WorldLungCancerDay | Aug 1 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths—but it's preventable & treatable if caught early. 🚭 90% cases linked to tobacco. 🧪 Early screening saves lives. 💨 Clean air is a right. Let’s breathe better,live longer. #lungcancerawarenessday

August is World Immunity Month! 🌍💪 Strong immunity = strong community. 5 simple ways to boost yours: 🥗 Eat healthy 💧 Stay hydrated 😴 Sleep 7–9 hrs 🏃‍♀️ Exercise 💉 Stay vaccinated ✨ Let’s be healthier & stronger together! #WorldImmunityMonth #HealthFirst #ImmunityBoost

🎙️ Episode 3: Multi-Omics Approaches in Cancer – The Next Frontier in Precision Medicine 🗓️ 23 Aug | 🕚 11 PM IST | 🌐 Zoom With Dr. Gagan Deep Jhingan & Prof. Vijayalakshmi Ramshankar | Mod: Dr. Ankita Singh 🔗 iecho.org/public/program… #MultiOmics #CancerCare ICGA Foundation

🇮🇳 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲. #IndependenceDay #HealthForAll #CancerPrevention #FreedomToLiveHealthy #JaiHind