Category: Health

A nine-year-old girl’s death in Rajasthan due to a suspected heart attack has put a spotlight on the recent rise in such incidents in children. Prachi Kumawat, a Class 4 student at Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Danta, Sikar, was opening her lunchbox when she fell unconscious. Despite efforts to save her, the girl was declared dead […]

Science continues to make great strides in the 21st Century. In the UK, eight children have thus far been born using the DNA of three people, a method known as mitochondria donation treatment (MDT), researchers say. This conception method allows women not to pass down genetic defects – thus creating healthier babies. But what is MDT? […]

Until last week, there were 98 active cases of measles in Bolivia as the country’s government launched a door-to-door vaccination drive to curb the spread of the disease read more India dispatched 300,000 doses of measles and rubella vaccine to Bolivia on Thursday as cases rise exponentially in the South American country. A measles outbreak is […]

At least 13 samples collected between May 8 and June 17, tested positive for Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1). The samples were collected from key cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad read more Pakistan is staring at a health crisis after authorities found the poliovirus in 20 districts in samples collected from sewage. The findings have […]

Top health institutions like AIIMS Nagpur have been directed to display eye-catching “oil and sugar boards” in cafeterias and public areas read more To tackle the growing obesity problem, India’s health ministry has mandated health warning labels for deep-fried snacks like samosas and jalebis, similar to those found on cigarette packs. According to a Times of […]

The man had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in this northern district. read more A 57-year-old man from Palakkad district in Kerala, who died on July 12, is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus, prompting the government to ramp up contact tracing and field-level surveillance in the area. The man had […]

The toilet habits of women and men depend on, among other things, anatomy and hormones. While many say women use the loo more often due to ‘small bladders’, science says that is not actually the case. Let’s take a closer look read more “Are we stopping again already?” It’s a familiar complaint on family road trips […]

You might think your bed is clean, but every night it fills with sweat, dead skin, bacteria, and allergens. From dust mites to fungi, your bedding becomes a hotspot for microbes if not washed regularly. Experts say sheets should be washed weekly, but many don’t. So, how often should you really launder everything for a healthier sleep? […]

Move over keto, the latest buzz on social media is “fibremaxxing—a trend that’s all about loading up on fibre-rich foods like oats, lentils, chia seeds, and veggies. From chia-stuffed puddings to hearty lentil bowls, social media influencers are raving about how a high-fibre diet helps with digestion and supports weight loss. But while the trend is […]

In the age of endless scrolling, short-form video content like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and TikTok has woven itself into the daily routine of millions, especially teenagers and young adults. While these clips may seem harmless entertainment, experts warn that compulsive consumption can lead to what is now increasingly referred to as ‘reels addiction.’ Characterised by […]