Category: Health
Talking to chatbots can lead to ‘AI psychosis’. Is this a growing mental health risk? – Firstpost
Artificial intelligence chatbots have quickly become embedded in everyday life. Millions of people across the globe now interact with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot on a weekly basis. For many, these systems provide convenience: drafting emails, assisting with coding, brainstorming creative ideas, or offering quick information. However, people are also using chatbots as sounding […]
Why US has warned against an Indian cookware brand – Firstpost
The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has warned against using aluminium cookware under the brand Tiger White, manufactured by Saraswati Strips Pvt Ltd. The health regulator found that its products could release unsafe levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal linked to serious health problems The kind of cookware we use can quietly decide […]
Nearly 20 cr Indians have high BP, renal denervation therapy offers new hope – Firstpost
With nearly 20 crore adults in India estimated to be living with hypertension and only about 2 crores managing to keep it under control, the condition has emerged as one of the country’s most pressing public health concerns. Medical experts have warned of the rising prevalence of resistant hypertension and highlighted the role of renal denervation […]
How brain-liver miscommunication drives severe weight loss in cancer patients – Firstpost
A ground-breaking new study has highlighted the crucial role of disrupted communication between the brain and liver in causing severe weight loss that impacts a large fraction of cancer patients. Oncologists stressed that understanding the metabolic and neural drivers of this syndrome could be key to improving outcomes for thousands grappling with the physical and psychological […]
How China is creating ‘pregnancy robots’ to deliver babies – Firstpost
Chinese scientists are reportedly developing the world’s first ‘pregnancy robot’, a humanoid that will carry a baby in an artificial womb and mimic a full-term pregnancy. For those struggling to conceive, hiring a humanoid to carry their baby will cost 100,000 yuan (around Rs 12 lakh). Here’s how it will work It sounds like something straight […]
Why chronic venous insufficiency is often mistaken for ageing in seniors – Firstpost
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a progressive condition where leg veins struggle to return blood to the heart, is often dismissed as a natural part of ageing. In India’s rapidly ageing population, the disorder frequently goes unnoticed until it leads to severe complications such as painful ulcers, skin damage, and mobility loss. Symptoms like swollen ankles, leg […]
What is ‘tooth-in-eye-surgery’, the procedure that helped Canadian woman regain her vision? – Firstpost
Gail Lane, a 75-year-old Canadian woman, regained vision after a decade of suffering from visual impairment; she had damaged her corneas due to an autoimmune disorder. However, through a very rare procedure, osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis, or colloquially known as “tooth-in-eye” surgery, she can now see again A tooth in your eye to help you see again? It […]
What is this condition? – Firstpost
Seeking dietary advice from artificial intelligence (AI) proved costly for a 60-year-old man. According to a US medical journal, the man developed a rare condition after he consulted ChatGPT about removing table salt from his diet. An article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on August 5 warned against using ChatGPT for health information, citing […]
What are its symptoms? – Firstpost
Symptoms are similar to other Omicron subvariants, including fever, chills, shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, loss of taste or smell, and diarrhoea Several western US states are seeing sharp increases in Covid-19 activity, with the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data showing wastewater virus levels at their […]
It’s all in the brain – Firstpost
Noise sensitivity, often dismissed by health professionals, can significantly impact both mental and physical wellbeing. Affecting up to 40% of the population, this condition is linked to anxiety, sleep disturbances, and long-term health risks. read more While noise sensitivity is often overlooked by health professionals, it can have long-lasting effects on the mental and physical wellbeing […]
