Category: Health

While Minnesota has quarantined 118 students, South Carolina has isolated 153 children for at least 21 days, as they are not vaccinated for measles and were exposed to the highly contagious virus Hundreds of unvaccinated students have been quarantined in Minnesota and South Carolina after measles outbreaks were reported in some areas of the two US […]

Donald Trump, 79, has been declared in “exceptional health” following a recent medical evaluation, with his “cardiac age” found to be 14 years younger than his actual age. Trump, who became the second-oldest person ever to serve as president, visited Walter Reed Medical Centre on Friday, October 10. He delivered remarks to troops and underwent what […]

Constantly glued to your phone or laptop? Experts reveal how a simple digital detox can boost your mental health, improve sleep and help you reconnect with real life. In today’s digital age, we are constantly exposed to screens, whether on smartphones, laptops, televisions or tablets. Although technology keeps us connected and up to date, excessive screen […]

In the wake of a recent spate of child fatalities linked to tainted cough syrups in India, parents are intensifying scrutiny over medicines once taken lightly. Delhi authorities have moved to ban the sale and distribution of the implicated Coldrif formulations after laboratory tests flagged alarmingly high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG) — a toxic industrial […]

A project led by Australia’s Berghofer Medical Research Institute saw scientists review the DNA of almost 200,000 people with depression to discover shared genetic markers. This is what they found about depression when it comes to men, women and genetics It has been widely thought for a long time that women are at higher risk of depression […]

A new study reveals that higher concentrations of a specific protein in urine could be a predictor for developing dementia. This finding is significant as it opens exciting possibilities for prevention of the brain disorder A simple urine test could reveal your risk of developing dementia decades before symptoms appear, a new study shows. For the […]

Japan faces a nationwide epidemic, with over 4,000 people hospitalised with influenza. The outbreak has already forced hundreds of schools to shut down and left hospitals overwhelmed with patients. This year, the flu season has arrived almost five weeks early, sparking concerns about the evolving virus Japan has officially declared a nationwide influenza epidemic after an unusually early […]

A report by Consumer Reports, a American non-profit that tests consumer products, found that most protein powders and shakes, including plant-based options, contain high levels of heavy metals. In some cases, a single serving exceeded the safe daily limit for lead, with a few products showing levels more than 10 times higher than recommended. So, are […]

ICRIER highlights that one in five Indians are vitamin D deficient and submits a national roadmap, urging Centre and Delhi government to launch a joint ‘Vitamin D Kuposhan Mukt Bharat’ mission to improve public health outcomes. As India is grappling with a widespread yet largely unrecognised public health issue: Vitamin D deficiency, which currently affects one […]

As screen time surges worldwide, doctors warn of “tech neck”, a posture-related spine disorder caused by excessive phone and laptop use. Experts explain symptoms, prevention, and why this modern ailment demands early attention and awareness. In a world where our eyes rarely lift from screens, a modern ailment is creeping up the spine quite literally. Known […]