Category: Health

Team India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who suffered an “impact injury” to his left lower rib cage during the third one-day international (ODI) against Australia in Sydney last week, is reportedly out of danger. According to a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source, he has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) […]

It is not easy being a woman. After bearing menstruation and its symptoms for about three decades or so, perimenopause strikes. Perimenopause, which can begin eight to 10 years before menopause, is marked by irregular periods, hot flashes and mood swings. Three in four people report experiencing hot flashes during the years leading up to menopause, […]

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said that healthcare forms a crucial pillar of national development and that every citizen deserves access to quality medical services. Speaking after inaugurating Yashoda Medicity, a private hospital in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, the president said that by dedicating themselves to the healthcare sector, medical professionals also contribute directly to the nation’s progress. […]

Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health, Salaysay helps patients manage pain after surgery. Along with medications, he offers tunes on request and sometimes sings. His repertoire ranges from folk songs in […]

Eleven years after India was declared polio-free, doctors warn against the gradual closure of the National Polio Surveillance Network (NPSN). Experts say continued monitoring is crucial to prevent the re-emergence of wild and vaccine-derived poliovirus, especially as neighbouring countries report new cases. India’s declaration as a polio-free nation 11 years ago stands as one of the […]

The dangers of silent strokes—covert brain injuries that can impair memory, cognition and coordination. Firstpost brings out expert view on early detection through MRI scans, regular health checks and lifestyle changes that can help prevent long-term neurological damage. Silent strokes, or silent cerebral infarctions are a significant yet often overlooked aspect of cerebrovascular health. Stroke is […]

The military sleep method, as the name suggests, is meant to help military personnel prime their body for sleep, regardless of the environment. While it is a catchy way to package healthy sleep techniques, in practice, it’s a blend of tools already grounded in sleep science: relaxation, breathing, and visualisation. How useful is it for those […]

WHO has denied ever recommending a 1:1,000 doctor-population ratio, warning that workforce planning should reflect national health needs The World Health Organization has clarified that it has never issued a recommendation for one doctor per 1,000 population, a figure widely cited in policy discussions. Dr Giorgio Cometto, head of WHO’s health workforce unit, said that the […]

Let’s be honest, most of us don’t really want to look at what’s inside the toilet bowl. But apparently, that’s about to change. Bathroom brand Kohler has unveiled a smart toilet camera (yup, you read that right) that actually analyses what you flush. Called Dekoda, this tiny device uses sensors and AI to study your waste […]

Apollo neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar says short bursts of movement, like doing ten squats every 45 minutes, can be more effective than a single long walk in managing blood sugar and improving heart health for people who sit for long hours. If you spend most of your day sitting and believe that a nightly walk can […]