Category: Health

Headaches are complicated, with researchers still trying to learn what causes them. However, studies show that the head pain that someone suffers is a sign that the body is under some stress Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day. But your brain doesn’t actually feel pain. So what is […]

As India ushers in the New Year with festivities, late-night gatherings and increased alcohol consumption, clinicians across the country are cautioning that even a single episode of binge drinking can precipitate a wide range of acute health complications that go well beyond the transient discomfort of a hangover. New Year’s Eve, medical experts warn, creates a […]

The National Health Service (NHS) has greenlit a major trial for a “game-changing” device that acts like a dialysis machine, but for your liver Imagine a world where a failing liver doesn’t automatically mean a desperate wait for a transplant. That future might be closer than we think. The National Health Service (NHS) has greenlit a […]

Some videos and posts circulated on social media claiming the eggs that we eat daily can cause cancer, addressing these concerns, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has claimed that these posts are misleading and eggs do not cause cancer. Recently, some videos and posts circulated on social media claiming the eggs that we […]

Rising temperatures, extreme cold, worsening air pollution and climate-related stress are increasing heart attack risk, especially for the elderly and people with heart conditions, say cardiology experts. Read here Climate change is rapidly moving beyond environmental debates to emerge as a pressing public health emergency, particularly for the heart. According to World Health Organisation reports, older […]

Long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to higher dementia and Alzheimer’s risk. Experts explain how fine particles affect brain health, accelerate cognitive decline, and steps to reduce neurological risks in polluted regions. As air pollution continues to dominate public health concerns in India as doctors are increasingly encountering families worried about memory loss and cognitive […]

Viral flu cases are rising across north India this winter. Firstpost brings out experts’ views on how air pollution, cold weather, and weakened lung defences are driving infections, who faces the highest risk and how vaccination can help. As north India enters peak winter, hospitals across Delhi and neighbouring states are reporting a sharp rise in […]

The government of India told the country’s parliament on Thursday that there is “no conclusive data” establishing a direct link between a higher Air Quality Index (AQI) and lung diseases. The government of India told the country’s parliament on Thursday that there is “no conclusive data” establishing a direct link between a higher Air Quality Index […]

Swearing can help people push harder during physical tasks by lowering inhibitions and boosting confidence, researchers say, challenging long-held views about taboo language. Swearing may be more than a social faux pas. Emerging research suggests that dropping an expletive could actually enhance physical performance, improve focus, and help people push themselves a bit further during demanding […]

Christmas is around us, but a mutated strain of the influenza virus is stealing cheer for many in the US, Canada and the UK. Cities across the three countries have been hit with a new variant of influenza A (H3N2) called subclade K, which emerged earlier this year. It’s dubbed the “super flu”.        The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described it as a seasonal respiratory infection caused by the virus. The symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, body aches, and headaches, among others.      What […]