Category: Health

For years, people living with obesity have been given the same basic advice: eat less, move more. But while this mantra may sound simple, it’s not only ineffective for many, it can be deeply misleading and damaging. Obesity is not just about willpower. It’s a complex, chronic, relapsing condition and affects around 26.5 per cent of […]

For many cancer patients, hair loss during chemotherapy is one of the most emotionally difficult parts of treatment. For most patients, maintaining their hair is not just about vanity –it’s about holding on to a part of themselves—their identity, confidence, and a sense of control in the middle of something so uncertain. That’s why scalp cooling […]

The documents show that blockbuster cancer drugs like pembrolizumab (brand Keytruda), osimertinib (brand Tagrisso), and trastuzumab deruxtecan (brand Enhertu), used to treat lung and breast cancer, will be fully exempted from customs duty read more India will likely slash the prices of medicines used to treat critical conditions like HIV Aids and cancer as a government […]

More than two-thirds of states have reported at least one case, with 27 outbreaks identified nationwide. Three deaths have occurred, two unvaccinated children in Texas and one adult in New Mexico, with dozens hospitalised read more The US is currently witnessing its worst year of measles outbreak since 1992, as the country has recorded 1,288 cases […]

Given the number of times this has happened already, it should come as little surprise that we’re now faced with yet another new subvariant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid. This new subvariant is known as XFG (nicknamed “ Stratus”) and the World Health Organization (Who) designated it a “variant under monitoring” in late June. […]

Can your personality affect the kind of exercise you enjoy? A new study suggests so. Published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, the study was carried out by researchers at University College London (UCL). It involved 132 participants who were divided into two groups. ALSO READ | Doctor explains: How regular physical activity can help prevent […]

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has released a list of 17 drugs, if expired, to be flushed down the toilet immediately rather than discarded. CDSCO says fentanyl, tramadol and tapentadol are among those that could be harmful if discarded improperly. Here’s what you need to know read more How do you dispose of expired […]

The United States is facing its most severe measles outbreak in over three decades, with 1,277 confirmed infections recorded so far this year across 38 states and Washington, DC, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Outbreak Response Innovation (CORI). This marks the largest annual tally of cases since 1992, when more than […]

The death of actor-model Shefali Jariwala has sparked a national debate on the safety of anti-ageing and skin-whitening products. As the discussion rages on, have you ever wondered what’s in your makeup and if it could cause more harm than good? It seems the government of India has asked this question and is now considering a […]

In recent years, science has made one thing clear: exercise isn’t just about fitness, it’s a vital component in preventing and managing serious diseases including cancer. From cutting the risk of developing certain cancers to improving treatment outcomes and lowering the chances of recurrence, staying physically active has powerful, proven benefits. Dr. Arun Kumar Goel, Chairman […]