A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed "petticoat cancer," warn doctors in the ...

Tying the waist cord of the saree underskirt tightly may lead to what has been dubbed as “petticoat cancer”, doctors warn in a new study. The research, published on Tuesday in the journal BMJ Case ...

Saree wearers should be careful not to knot their saree or underskirt too tightly in the same place repeatedly as it could be the cause of ‘saree’ or ‘petticoat cancer’. — Filepic A tightly-tied waist ...

Did you ever think that your favourite outfit could pose a serious threat to your health? A recent report has raised awareness about an unexpected health risk associated with traditional attire, ...

A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed ‘petticoat cancer,’ warn doctors in the ...

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