Category: Health
How snoozing your alarm is costing you more sleep – Firstpost
We’ve all been there. Monday morning, alarm blasting, and without even thinking, your hand shoots out to hit snooze. “Just five more minutes”, you whisper to yourself. Maybe even ten. But while those extra moments under the covers feel like sweet relief, they might actually be messing with your sleep more than helping. A new study […]
Karnataka reports fourth Covid death, 63-year-old with co-morbidities dies in Bengaluru – Firstpost
A 63 year old man with comorbidities and who tested positive for Covid19 died at a private hospital here, taking the coronavirus related death toll in the state to four, officials said on Saturday. read more A 63-year-old man who tested positive for Covid-19 and had multiple co-morbidities died at a private hospital in Bengaluru, raising […]
What is Pembrolizumab, cancer drug that doubles the survival rate? – Firstpost
Hundreds of thousands of patients with advanced head and neck cancer could live years longer without the disease, thanks to a breakthrough immunotherapy drug, a new clinical trial suggests. The study revealed that the drug called pembrolizumab, sold under the brand name Keytruda, kept head and neck cancers at bay for five years compared to 30 […]
7 dead in past 24 hours, over 2,700 cases recorded; Kerala, Maharashtra worst hit – Firstpost
In an alarming development, seven deaths have been reported over the past 24 hours across India, taking the total Covid death toll to 22 during the fresh wave read more Covid-19 cases in India surged past 2,700 ahead of the weekend, with Kerala and Maharashtra states reporting the highest number of cases. As per the latest […]
Why delay can be deadly in India’s fight against the disease – Firstpost
With over 100,000 cancer cases reported annually, India faces a growing health crisis worsened by myths, stigma and misinformation. Firstpost presents the expert’s view to debunk common misconceptions around causes and treatments—from family history to CAR T-cell therapy—emphasising that awareness, early diagnosis and timely medical action are key to improving outcomes and saving lives. read more […]
Mumbai reports 411 covid cases as Maharashtra logs 681 in 2025 – Firstpost
As many as 84 new Covid 19 cases were reported in Maharashtra on Friday, taking the tally of cases registered since the start of the year to 681, the state public health department said. read more Maharashtra reported 84 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the total number of people infected this year with the disease […]
Kissing spreads depression and anxiety, says new study. But why? – Firstpost
The research, published in Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine, examined the oral microbiome of 268 newly-married couples, the levels of cortisol in their saliva and their mental health. Here’s what the study found about kissing leading to depression and anxiety read more Can kissing spread depression and anxiety? It may sounds unbelievable, but this is […]
Is eating food with hands ‘unhygienic’? Indian-origin woman’s video on London Tube has stirred debate – Firstpost
Is eating with your hands “unhealthy”? A debate was sparked online after a video of an Indian-origin woman eating curry and rice with her hand on board a London Tube train went viral recently. While many social media users pointed out that it is a cultural practice in many regions, others dubbed it “unhygienic” and “inappropriate” […]
Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi record 74% new cases – Firstpost
As of yesterday (May 27), India reported a total of 1,010 active cases of Covid-19, according to data published by the Health Ministry on its website. The largest number of cases was detected in Kerala, followed by Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu read more The Health Ministry of India has said that most cases of […]
Should you get booster vaccine, wear masks? – Firstpost
Covid-19 cases have increased across the country, and so have people’s concerns. Do we need booster shots? Is it time to bring back masks? As of Monday, May 26, India has 1,010 active Covid cases. Kerala tops the list with 430 active cases, according to data shared by the Union government. Maharashtra is next with 210 […]