Researchers at AIIMS have called for strong, evidence-based warning labels on alcohol products to prevent avoidable cancers, building on India`s success with tobacco warnings. In an opinion piece titled “Expanding behavioural interventions through cancer warning labels in India: from cigarette packs to alcohol bottles” published in Frontiers in Public Health on July 24, the doctors…
Over nine per cent of the world`s land area is at “high” or “very high” risk of a zoonotic outbreak — triggered when an infection spreads from an animal to a human or vice versa, such as the Covid pandemic, according to a study. Findings published in the journal Science Advances also estimate 3 per…
Vaccines prevented more than 2.5 million deaths from SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19 infections, worldwide, according to a study. The study, led by researchers from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Italy, showed that one Covid death was avoided for every 5,400 doses of vaccine administered. Some 82 per cent of the lives…
Food prices in India saw a sharp rise in 2024 due to an unusually severe heatwave, with onion and potato prices jumping by more than 80 per cent in the second quarter of the year, according to a new study. The study, led by Maximilian Kotz of the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre and involving researchers from…
The monsoon season brings with it a different kind of romance not only with the weather but also in relationships not for Millennials and Gen-Z. As skies turn grey and playlists turn lo-fi, young daters embrace the rain-soaked mood as a backdrop for deeper, slower, and more intentional connections. Recent data by dating app Tinder…
A commonly used type 2 diabetes medication in the US — Glipizide — may be linked to a higher rate of heart-related conditions, claimed a study. Researchers from Mass General Brigham examined nationwide data from nearly 50,000 patients treated with different sulfonylureas. They found that glipizide was linked to a higher incidence of heart failure,…
With an aim to offer a non-invasive, painless, low-cost alternative to conventional testing methods of glucose levels in the body, a BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus student and his mentor developed a smartwatch-based wearable diagnostic platform that would use sweat to measure the sugar readings. The research for platform which was developed by the co-founders Abhishek…
Hepatitis B drugs are being vastly underused, and boosting early treatment against the deadly hepatitis B virus (HBV) could save many lives over time, argued scientists in a new paper published in Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology. HBV kills over 3,000 people every day, or over 2 people every minute. Of the people who do not…
Doctors in Mumbai have successfully performed an elective caesarean section (LSCS) of a 37-year-old woman with a 13-cm uterine fibroid, give birth to her child. The patient, who had conceived naturally for the first time after eight years of marriage, was ecstatic to start her journey towards motherhood. However, during her initial scan, a huge…
The monsoon in India brings a refreshing respite from the heat, but it often brings a host of skin troubles too. The increased humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and dampness can throw your skin`s balance completely off-kilter, leading to breakouts, fungal infections, and irritation. To understand why your skin`s acting out and how to restore its calm,…
While the conversation around mental health has broadened over the years, self-care as a concept has been marketed in ways that lead you to think of it as spa treatments and luxurious indulgences. Understandably, it can be pleasurable to go on a holiday, but true self-care can be practiced daily, is critical for your mental…
Regular exposure to air pollution, including that coming from car exhaust emissions, can increased your risk of dementia, according to an analysis of studies published on Friday. Dementias such as Alzheimer`s disease are estimated to affect more than 57.4 million people worldwide, a number that is expected to almost triple to 152.8 million cases by…
Even as India continues to be the diabetes capital of the world, a new study on Thursday shows yoga can prevent the risk by 40 per cent. The findings, presented by Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, himself a noted diabetologist, highlighted the potential of yoga in preventive healthcare. The study led…
Doctors at a hospital in Kolkata have successfully treated a 66-year-old female patient from Bangladesh to give her a new lease of life in a complex case. The doctors at Manipal Hospital in Mukundapur performed a bilateral total knee replacement surgery under the supervision of Dr Sutanu Hazra, senior consultant & HOD – Orthopaedics, at…
Experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain ageing by five and a half months, regardless of one`s infection status, according to a new study, which researchers said point to the indirect effects of aspects such as isolation and uncertainty. The researchers, led by those from the University of Nottingham, analysed brain scans of adults…
Just 7,000 daily steps can be key to reducing your risk of developing a range of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cognitive issues like depression, dementia, as well as death, according to a new study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health on Thursday. The comprehensive review, including 57 studies, analysed data from…
A person`s compulsive nature could be the reason why such individuals indulge in self-destructive behaviour, making harmful choices despite knowing the obvious negative outcomes, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications Psychology, also found that making compulsive decisions did not appear to be random mistakes or people having “bad…
English singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, widely regarded as the godfather of heavy metal, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76. In a statement, his family said, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He…
Older adults with high blood pressure may benefit from drinking beetroot juice, claimed a study on Wednesday. The blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older individuals may be attributed to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter in the UK. Nitrate is…
Lifestyle solutions or specific nutrient supplementation might yield better results for Indians with genetic risk of obesity, reveals a study. Many gene variants previously associated with obesity in Europeans do not affect Indians similarly, which resonates with a different pattern of obesity in Indians, according to the findings of the study by researchers at Centre…
The benefits of yoga can be seen all year round and for people of all ages and that has led to not only Indians but also people from different parts of the world to adopt asanas in their daily life. While every kind of child and adult benefits from it, health experts say pregnant women…
A four-day workweek might help with an employee`s well-being, according to a study that trialled the intervention in organisations across the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Researchers from Boston College in the US and University College Dublin in Ireland found that workers reported an improved well-being with lower levels of burnout, a…
With so much of our time spent online chatting with each other, emojis have become a very important part of our communication. While the traditional smiling and laughing emojis have been used over time, the ones that appear in the dating game can mean more than meets the eye. As people celebrated World Emoji Day…
Living with medical conditions is often difficult and may often go unnoticed in many cases as people believe it is not so serious, as is the case of a 31-year-old woman, married with children. She had been battling severe headaches for over three years pain so intense and constant that she relied on daily painkillers…
In a rare and surprising case, a 51-year-old woman, who is a homemaker and mother of two children, has been successfully treated by doctors in Pune, after they found that she had a large tumour (fibroid) growing in her uterus almost the size of a football, and she was completely unaware of it, considering it…
More than a lack of exercise, a higher caloric intake may be the primary driver of obesity worldwide, finds a study. While many experts have offered that rising obesity rates are due to declining physical activity as societies become more industrialised, the findings led by researchers from Duke University in the US, show that people…
Children who own a smartphone before the age of 13 are more likely to experience poorer mental health and well-being in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people released on Monday. The study, published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, found that 18- to 24-year-olds who had…
Dogs may have `personalities` which guide their television viewing habits — an anxious dog might respond more to cars or a doorbell sound, while an excitable one is more likely to follow on-screen objects, a study has found. Researchers from Auburn University, US, also found that pet dogs may perceive two-dimensional objects on the TV…
US President Donald Trump was recently diagnosed with ‘chronic venous insufficiency’ following a medical check-up after noticing “mild swelling” in his lower legs. During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the US President was diagnosed with a vein condition which is “common in individuals over the age of 70”. Reading…
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are rising at alarming rates worldwide in adults younger than 50 years, according to two studies. The first study, published in JAMA, showed that the surging cancer cases go beyond colorectal, and include gastric, oesophageal, and pancreatic. “Colorectal cancer is the most common early-onset GI cancer worldwide, accounting for more than half…
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) — a condition where leg veins do not allow blood to flow back to the heart — explaining the swollen ankles and bruises on his hands. The 79-year-old US President was recently photographed at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final in New…
Scientists have identified a key gene essential for vitamin D absorption, which may also boost treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The gene, called SDR42E1, is crucial for taking up vitamin D from the gut and further metabolising it — a discovery with many possible applications in precision medicine, including cancer therapy. “Here we show…
With the monsoon season underway in different parts of India including Mumbai, there are so many different dishes that people can experiment with during this time of the year. Traditionally, health experts advise indulging in the vegetables and fruits available in the markets to get the best kind of nutrition. Unfortunately for many, the gourds…
As monsoon showers cool the air and bring relief from the summer heat, experts raise concerns about a sharp rise in dehydration cases. Prolonged outdoor working hours, coupled with less intake of water and other fluids can lead to dehydration, even during monsoons. Dehydration-related complaints, especially among adults aged 25-55 years, working professionals, children, and…
In the digital age, love is constantly evolving because while it was considered linear earlier, it is now quantum. A shift is quietly occurring in the dating culture, with a new-age concept called `Quantum Dating` gaining traction in online dating conversations. The idea is that every match holds the potential to open a parallel universe…
If you are suffering from insomnia, performing exercises such as yoga, tai chi, walking, and jogging may help improve sleep quality, according to a study. The findings, published in the online journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, back the use of exercise as a primary treatment strategy for poor sleep patterns. Insomnia is characterised by difficulties…
In a remarkable feat of advanced surgical care, the hospital in Kolkata has successfully performed a 10-hour-long, high-risk surgery on a 60-year-old patient diagnosed with severely advanced ovarian cancer. The patient, Rina Ganguly (name changed), had cancer that not only spread extensively in the abdominal cavity but had also reached the chest lymph nodes, making…
A study analysing brain scans of crew members who spent a year at an Antarctic research station has revealed changes due to exposure to isolated and extreme environments with potential impacts on physiology and cognition. The findings, published in the journal `npj Microgravity`, have implications as extended space missions are planned from around the world,…
For some, dating is complicated and for others, it is simple because there are so many different ways for them to connect with each other and through that explore their romantic sides. For Indian singles today, love isn’t just in the air; it’s on the plate. A new survey has found that food is more…
Indians consume salt 2.2 times more than the amount recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), posing severe health risks such as hypertension, strokes, and kidney disease, among others, according to ICMR`s National Institute of Epidemiology. WHO recommends less than 5 grams per day of salt (roughly under a teaspoon) or below 2g of sodium…
