Hearing loss combined with the feelings of loneliness accelerates cognitive decline, leading to dementia in older adults, according to a study. Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in Switzerland showed that isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness, and hearing impairment or loss are a real challenge in daily life. The findings, published in the journal…
A multidisciplinary team at a Mumbai hospital has successfully performed a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on a 45-year-old man from Mumbai, weighing 212 kg. The patient, who battled multiple obesity-related health conditions, has lost 43 kgs within the first six months of surgery and is on the path to further weight loss. The team at Saifee…
After its much-anticipated stars for restaurants annually, the Michelin Guide is all set to make an addition to its list of awards as it unveils its first global Michelin Key Selection, set to be revealed on October 8. Following the rollout of key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations throughout 2024 and early 2025, this…
Severity of menopause symptoms and lack of emotional support are likely reasons why some women experience depression during early menopause, finds a study on Wednesday. Premature menopause, medically known as premature or primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), is a condition in which the ovaries cease to function normally before the age of 40. It has been…
Whether it`s listening to music or attending an online meeting, the use of earphones or headphones has become commonplace in today’s world, particularly among the youth. However, this prevalent listening habit is contributing to a rise in hearing issues among young individuals, including school and college students as well as working professionals, say health experts….
Insomnia, or sleep disturbances, arising out of ADHD`s impulsivity could be the reason why adults with ADHD symptoms experience a reduced quality of life, according to a new study. Usually diagnosed during childhood and teenage, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked with restlessness, hyperactivity, and short attention spans. It is the neuro-developmental disorder linked…
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday termed reports claiming it has directed vendors to put warning labels on food items such as samosas, jalebis and laddos as “misleading, incorrect, and baseless”. It clarified that its advisory on health messaging about hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items is not a directive for vendors…
Amid the ongoing controversy about the so-called advisory about the ‘samosa-jalebi’ carrying cigarette packet-like health warnings, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has reacted to the news on social media. While there were several media reports about the claim, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday issued a fact check stating that display of `Sugar` and `Oil`…
More than 14 million children worldwide did not receive a single dose of any vaccine in 2024, according to new national immunisation coverage data released on Tuesday by the UN agencies World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. The report showed that nearly 20 million infants missed at least one dose of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis…
Oral health plays a significant role in cancer care, and increasing survival rate, according to researchers from the All India Medical Science (AIIMS). The presence of pathogenic oral bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia has been shown to elevate cancer incidence and adversely affect overall cancer-specific and disease-free survival. In a comment published…
The Health Ministry’s directive to put up an oil and sugar board warning the amount of sugar, fat, and oil in samosas and jalebis in all government canteens and restaurants is a big step to curb the growing levels of obesity and boost the Fit India initiative, said health experts on Monday. The health ministry…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects millions of men around the world and can significantly impact quality of life. As conversations around male sexual health become more open, the demand for effective and accessible treatments continues to grow. Among the many available options, one name has emerged as a leading contender: Kamagra. What Is Kamagra? Kamagra is an…
With the monsoon season in full swing, there has been a surge in gastric issues among both children and adults, say health experts. The rainy season is known to increase risk of certain infections like dengue, malaria, and typhoid, among others. It is also a time when the risk of contracting gastroenteritis and other gastric…
An 82-year-old retired army officer from Pune, who was bedridden for a year due to severe pain in his back, was given a new lease of life by the doctors at a hospital in Thane. The man who was honoured by the President of India for serving in 1962 and 1971 wars, had been in…
Dietary approaches like intermittent energy restriction (IER), time-restricted eating (TRE), and continuous energy restriction (CER) can all improve blood sugar levels and body weight in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study. Although researchers identified improved HbA1c levels, and adverse events were similar across the three groups, the IER group showed…
Do not follow Hollywood movies on how people get heart attacks, researchers have warned, saying that the portrayals of someone clutching their chest and collapsing dramatically are misleading and shouldn’t be expected. Ann Eckhardt, a nursing professor and researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington in the US said that ‘The Hollywood Heart Attack’,…
‘Love hormone’ oxytocin may play a protective role in mood disturbances triggered by sleep loss and hormonal shifts during key reproductive transitions like postpartum and menopause, say researchers. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School studied the combined impact of sleep interruption and estrogen suppression on mood and oxytocin levels in healthy…
The recent move by the Ministry of Health to install sugar and oil boards in government offices as well as schools is an excellent step towards developing healthier workplaces and building a healthy India, said experts on Saturday. Taking to social media platform X, ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition informed that the Ministry of…
People who suffered from mucormycosis and recovered continue to battle long-term health effects of the fungal infection, such as facial disfigurement and speech difficulty, found an ICMR study. There was an uptick in cases of mucormycosis, a rare infection also known as `Black Fungus`, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published last month in Clinical Microbiology and…
Women with type 2 diabetes are nearly twice as likely as men to have undetected heart damage, according to a new study by Leicester researchers. The research is a detailed investigation into coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) to uncover sex-specific risk patterns in people with no signs of heart disease. CMD is a form of early,…
Intermittent fasting, a buzzword that refuses to die down unlike other fleeting diet trends, is popularly believed to be an effective eating pattern for weight management. It is also said to have potential benefits for digestive health and metabolic functions. People who follow this pattern regularly cycle between periods of eating and voluntary fasting. This…
With the Wimbledon 2025 final this weekend, strawberries and cream has been a popular treat that is enjoyed during this time of the year at the prestigious Grand Slam in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately for fans in India watching the two-week tournament on their television screens, enjoying strawberries is difficult because they are currently not…
A team of scientists in Australia, led by those of Indian origin, has developed a new once-a-week injectable drug that could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson`s disease, potentially replacing the need for multiple daily tablets. Frequent dosing is a burden, especially for elderly patients or those with swallowing…
German researchers have developed two novel antibiotics that have shown promise for millions of patients with tuberculosis (TB), leading to lesser side effects than the currently available treatments. The drugs, sutezolid, and delpazolid, have demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity and a notably better safety profile compared to the currently used linezolid, with the potential to replace…
High levels of toxic metals like lead and arsenic in breast milk may impair growth in infants, according to an alarming study. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants under six months of age. However, tt can also be a potential route of exposure to toxic metals and other contaminants that may…
A study has identified four distinct clusters of symptoms, including psychiatric and cardiovascular, that can progressively lead to Alzheimer`s disease — an ageing-related condition in which memory and speech steadily declines, eventually disrupting daily activities. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, US, said the study offers new insights into how the disorder can…
While there are rights for people with disabilities, parents or caregivers are often faced with stress that can significantly affect their physical, mental, and financial conditions, finds a study by researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, on Thursday. The study suggests providing parents or caregivers raising a child with developmental disabilities like…
In a first, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published guidelines for the clinical management of patients with suspected or confirmed arboviral diseases, such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever. Arboviruses have become a growing public health threat, putting over 5.6 billion people at risk. Once limited to tropical and subtropical climates, the Aedes…
Planned parenthood is essential for achieving healthy outcomes in maternal and child health, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Population Day on Friday. World Population Day is observed every year on July 11. This year’s theme is “Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy for the Health and Well-being of Mother and Child. “World…
As people deal with many different sicknesses, it is often difficult to find hope not only for the patient but also for their family members. However, modern medical advances have made it possible to treat what was once thought to be difficult and may be impossible too. In the most recent cases from this week,…
A new study has mapped how different body parts communicate with each other under physiological stress, such as during exercise or sleep deprivation, which researchers say could one day help diagnose an illness earlier. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth and University College London, UK, said the study encourages a “whole-body” view of physiology, instead…
Exposure to lead during pregnancy and early childhood may speed up the rate at which children forget information, potentially impairing learning and cognitive development, according to a new study. The study employed a well-established cognitive test known as the delayed matching-to-sample task to assess memory performance in children aged 6 to 8, Xinhua news agency…
In the final leg of his space sojourn, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla turned into a farmer, taking photos of `moong` and `methi` seeds sprouting in petri dishes and inserting them into a storage freezer on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a study on how microgravity influences germination and early plant development. Shukla…
A week after Mumbai featured on the list of TasteAtlas`s `100 Best Food Cities in the World`, the city`s Vada pav has easily made it to the list of `50 Best Sandwiches` released on . Appearing at 26, the delicious Maharashtrian dish is the only Indian sandwich on the list with a rating of 4.3….
A Mumbai hospital has successfully performed a rare and intricate heart surgery on an 18-month-old child diagnosed with a large ventricular septal defect (VSD) along with an exceptionally uncommon coronary artery anomaly. The child was brought to Dr Supratim Sen, senior consultant paediatric cardiologist at Narayana Health SRCC Children`s Hospital, Mumbai – OPD, with symptoms…
With relationships constantly evolving, urban India is undergoing an incredible transformation that redefines the way you perceive them in your lives. According to a new study, 41 per cent of people in Bengaluru said they would agree to opening their relationship if their partner wanted to — which ranks it as one of the most…
For Mumbaikars, K Rustom and Co. Ice Cream parlour is a favourite for their ice cream sandwiches. Anybody who spends time around Churchgate or even passes by will tell you how it is always crowded with not only the young but also the old who want their fill of the sweet treat. So, it is…
While cancer has seen some significant advancements in treatments that have shown promise and increased lifespan, these may also cause serious side effects, which can affect quality of life. A new study by researchers from Australia is shedding new light on the reasons behind these side effects, Xinhua news agency reported. The team from Walter…
Even in moderation, consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked with measurable increases in risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancers, according to research. A study showed that low but regular intake of processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and trans fatty acids (TFAs) can increase the risk of diseases like Type 2 diabetes, ischemic…
Bureaucracy vs Biology: The Two Speeds of European Healthcare Finland is demonstrating a different approach to modern healthcare—one that prioritizes accessibility, respect, and efficiency. In contrast to the often complex and delayed systems in many parts of Europe, Finnish providers are enabling patients to access treatment for sensitive issues like erectile dysfunction and obesity through…
