Category: Health

Young Indian men are experiencing a deepening mental-health crisis, with new data showing a sharp rise in emotional distress across cities, campuses and workplaces. A five-year review by Mpower, an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust found that of the 2.83 lakh men who sought or received support through helplines, screenings and outreach programmes, over […]

A new study suggests Korea’s iconic fermented dish, kimchi, may do more than enrich the gut — it could strengthen the immune system. Researchers tracking overweight adults for 12 weeks found that daily kimchi powder boosted the activity of antigen-presenting cells and helped T cells Kimchi has been enjoyed for centuries in  Korea. But the spicy  […]

As northern India battles yet another season of toxic winter smog, health experts are warning of a lesser-known but increasingly urgent consequence: the region’s severe air pollution is now undermining the population’s vitamin D levels and with it, long-term bone health. The respiratory dangers of smog have long been documented but emerging research indicates that the […]

“Stop eating so much,” “Just go for a walk”, how many times have you heard this? Most women struggling with weight have heard versions of this their entire lives. The journey often becomes a cycle of shame, self-blame and exhaustion. But modern science is clear: obesity is not a personal failure, it is a chronic, relapsing […]

In new treatment guidelines published this week, the WHO issued a “conditional recommendation” for GLP-1 medicines—including Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro—to be used alongside healthier diets, physical activity and medical supervision The World Health Organisation (WHO) has thrown its support behind a new class of weight-loss medications, recommending the use of GLP-1 medications—which mimic a hormone that […]

HIV remains a life-changing diagnosis, but advances in treatment and progressive policies have transformed it from a death sentence into a manageable condition that allows a person to have a near-normal lifespan, says Dr Anivita Aggarwal, an infectious disease specialist at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. Over the years, the HIV incidence rate has consistently […]

As the world marks World AIDS Day, 2025 brings a mixed picture for India’s fight against HIV/AIDS. On one hand, expanded testing, widespread treatment and strengthened public-health systems have helped drive down new infections, AIDS-related deaths and mother-to-child transmission, reflecting the gains of sustained national efforts. On the other hand, a new wave of infections among […]

Leading causes of male infertility, such as a condition called varicocele—where enlarged veins in the scrotum raise temperature and impair sperm production—are often treatable, sometimes with simple surgery or lifestyle changes A growing chorus of fertility experts says that many couples are needlessly being pushed into in vitro fertilisation (IVF), because treatable male infertility often goes […]

Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier — shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners. But shifting when we eat during the winter could make these months a little easier on our bodies and minds. Our bodies operate on […]

India’s soaring diabetes burden is fuelling a silent surge in diabetic retinopathy. Firstpost brings out a doctor’s perspective on rising risks, screening gaps and the urgent need for stronger policy action. India is home to over 101 million people living with diabetes, earning it the grim title of the “Diabetes capital of the world.” With this […]