Category: Health

Despite rising health awareness, India is facing a quiet (but serious!) nutritional challenge: along with staggering low levels of vitamin D and B12, there’s widespread protein deficiency too. Even as gyms, supplements, and protein‑rich products gain popularity among urban consumers, the country’s underlying dietary patterns show a deeper problem that fitness trends alone cannot correct. To […]

Nearly four years after the launch of Russo-Ukrainian War, Russia is confronting a public health trend that reflects the prolonged psychological strain of conflict and economic hardship. Official market data, independent media investigations and pharmaceutical industry figures show that Russians are consuming antidepressants at levels never previously recorded. Sales have grown every year since the onset […]

More often than not, we have been told that drinking coffee has harmful effects on our health. Now, a study shows that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce the risk of developing dementia. Here’s how coffee protects the brain Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a […]

Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. Wellness influencers warn about the various symptoms of chronically high cortisol: waking up at 3 am, swollen “cortisol face”, and accumulating belly fat. And many offer diet and exercise routines that they claim will help. But do you really need supplements and […]

Epilepsy remains one of the most common neurological disorders globally. Firstpost brings out experts’ views on signs, developmental impact, rural-urban treatment gaps and how AI and precision medicine are transforming epilepsy management. Epilepsy remains one of the world’s most common neurological conditions, affecting more than 50 million people globally, according to the World Health Organisation. In […]

In the world of endurance sports, few stories are as powerful and inspiring as that of Sufiya Sufi – an Indian woman who achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a Guinness World Records title for her record-setting run from Manali to Leh. From conquering extreme terrains to inspiring countless aspiring athletes, her 480km-long journey, which she […]

Milk is a staple in India. Indians consume it with our morning tea or coffee, and use it to make paneer and curd. Which is why so many were concerned when packaged milk became the centre of a row over food safety, leading many to wonder how safe the milk we consume really is. India’s biggest […]

Dr Reddy’s plans to launch generic semaglutide in March 2026, potentially lowering prices in India’s fast-growing weight-loss drug market dominated by Wegovy and Mounjaro India’s fast-growing anti-obesity drug market may be headed for major pricing shake-up, with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories preparing to launch a generic version of semaglutide in March 2026 following patent expiry. If executed […]

Is the diabetes test inaccurate in India? New research suggests that the standard diabetes test may not properly measure the blood glucose levels in millions of Indians. The study was published in The Lancet Regional Health: Southeast Asia journal. But what do we know about the study? Have millions of diabetes patients in India been misled? […]

Pink noise is often promoted as a sleep aid, but experts warn it can disrupt rest if used incorrectly. Here’s what sleep researchers say about its risks. Pink noise has been widely promoted as a sleep aid, often described as a softer, more natural alternative to white noise. From smartphone apps to sleep playlists and wellness […]