Category: Health

Serotonin is often described as the happiness chemical because of its well-known role in regulating mood. However,  recent research suggests this familiar molecule may play an unexpected role in cancer development. Not through its effects on the brain, but through a completely different mechanism in other parts of the body. Despite serotonin being commonly associated with the […]

Colorectal cancer, once seen as a disease of the elderly is increasingly affecting young adults in India. Firstpost brings out expert’s view to discusses the causes, early warning signs and the urgent need for lower screening ages and broader awareness to combat this growing health concern. Colorectal cancer (CRC) in India, once deemed a disease of […]

In today’s world, our brains are constantly exposed to stimuli. Whether it be watching television, checking your notifications on your phone or scrolling through social media, the next dopamine hit is never far away. Now, psychiatrists are warning parents that teenagers might be developing ‘popcorn brains’. But what is it? What are its symptoms? Let’s take […]

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is no longer a condition confined to office-bound urbanites, it has quietly spread across rural India, among lean and labour-intensive populations alike. Recent meta-analyses show that approximately 38 % of Indian adults have NAFLD, with even rural communities recording prevalence rates near 29 %. Emerging patterns now point to a double-bound […]

Over half a million bottles of a widely used blood pressure drug, prazosin hydrochloride capsules, have been recalled in the US. The drug, distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, contained trace levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical, according to the FDA Over half a million bottles of a widely used blood pressure drug have been recalled in the US after testing […]

The United States has recorded a decline in obesity for the first time in years, yet diabetes cases continue to surge. Increased use of weight loss injectables and lifestyle shifts are driving improvements, but experts warn that lasting change will require more than medication. After years of rising numbers, America is finally seeing a small but […]

Veganuary 2025’s global survey shows lasting health and mood benefits as over half of participants report higher energy, better wellbeing and improved mood six months after going vegan, highlighting its transformative global impact. A growing number of people are finding that going vegan doesn’t just help the planet, it can also transform their own wellbeing. Veganuary’s […]

Researchers at the University of Tokyo found that the process behind hair turning grey could be part of the body’s natural defence mechanism against cancer. The study, published in Nature Cell Biology, examined how stem cells in hair follicles react when their DNA gets damaged, and uncovered an unexpected link between grey hair and melanoma, a […]

Stroke remains one of the most urgent medical emergencies, a crisis that can strike anyone, anywhere at any time. When blood flow to the brain is disrupted, millions of brain cells begin to die within minutes, leaving survivors to grapple with lasting consequences such as paralysis, speech impairment or cognitive decline. Each minute lost can mean […]

A major new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that one continuous walk lasting at least 15 minutes could be more beneficial for the heart and longevity than breaking up walking into several short sessions throughout the day. The research, which tracked more than 33,000 adults in the United Kingdom over nearly a […]