Category: Health

‘Cut the carbs!’ It’s an instruction you may have heard too often when talking about weight loss. But is giving up on staples like rice and roti the answer? Can you imagine a meal without rice or roti? Not if you are Indian. New diet trends suggest avoiding these carbs to lose weight. However, there is […]

India has revoked the patent on Novartis’ cardiac drug Entresto, sold as Vymada in India. In a blow to the Swiss drug company, the Indian Patent Office (IPO) said the blockbuster drug lacks novelty. Vymada is prescribed for hypertension and heart failure. With its latest order, the deputy controller of patents and designs has likely opened […]

According to a survey, 69 per cent of households in the Delhi-NCR region have reported that at least one member of their family has flu symptoms. And doctors suggest that H3N2 infections are detected in most cases With the monsoon receding in North India, there has been a sharp rise in viral illnesses. According to a […]

Recent reports of “fume events” are casting a troubling shadow over air travel. A recent Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that the problem stems from the “bleed air” system, which pressurises cabins by drawing air through engines. When seals wear down, oil or hydraulic fluid can leak, sending harmful vapours into the cockpit and passenger area, leaving […]

Sugar addiction is real. But going without desserts or candy for two weeks has a big impact on your body Do you crave something sweet after every meal? How often do you indulge in dessert after dinner to satisfy your sweet tooth? All things sugary come at a price… it affects your body in ways you […]

India’s orthopedic crisis is twofold: infection and inactivity. Surgeons repair bones; physiotherapists restore movement. Missing either half compromises recovery and accelerates long-term disability. Read here As India grapples with rising musculoskeletal ailments, from lifestyle-related spine damage to post-surgical complications, two fronts of intervention are emerging as essential: timely orthopedic care and structured physiotherapy. Together, they offer […]

Modern life, with its long hours spent sitting at desks, constant screen time and increasingly sedentary habits is taking a silent toll on our bodies. Musculoskeletal conditions are on a sharp rise globally, becoming a leading cause of pain and disability. According to a 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) report, approximately 1.71 billion people worldwide are […]

India is in the midst of a quiet but profound demographic shift. Once preoccupied with curbing population growth, the country is now grappling with declining fertility rates across both urban and rural regions. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has already dipped below the replacement level of 2.1 in […]

Dutch scientists have discovered hidden salivary glands that could ease cancer treatment side effects in the head and neck In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists in the Netherlands have identified a previously unknown organ in the human throat, a finding that could transform cancer care for patients with head and neck tumours. The new organ, termed the […]

Lockdowns, social distancing, and vaccination drives were key elements of the public health response of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, perhaps no symbol became as closely associated with the crisis as the face mask. For more than two years, masks were an essential part of daily life, worn everywhere — from crowded public transport to quiet neighbourhood […]