Category: Health

Catherine O’Hara, the actor known for the hit comic series Schitt’s Creek, died of a pulmonary embolism. According to her death certificate in the United States, rectal cancer has been listed as the underlying cause. The Home Alone actor’s sudden demise on January 30 came as a shock for many, with tributes pouring in from her […]

Time and again, experts have highlighted the possible impacts of staying up late at night, especially on the heart. But there are ways in which it can be fixed That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or […]

In a world where workdays bleed into nights and weekends feel shorter than ever, the idea of taking a proper break can seem like a luxury. But psychologists and health researchers say travel is not just a treat. It is a reset button for the mind and body. The World Travel and Tourism Council notes that […]

Lung cancer is fast emerging as one of India’s most pressing but least discussed public health crises. Once largely associated with elderly smokers, the disease is increasingly being diagnosed among younger adults, women and people who have never touched tobacco, Recent data from the National Cancer Registry Programme and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) […]

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed that the keto diet can ‘cure’ schizophrenia. Kennedy Jr, currently on a tour across America, is urging people to make healthier eating choices. But what do experts think of his claim? Can the Keto diet ‘cure’ schizophrenia? That’s what America’s Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has […]

Cancer cases among people under 50 are rising sharply in India, doctors warn, stressing early diagnosis, awareness of symptoms and timely treatment after rare, life-threatening cases in young adults were successfully managed. Once considered a disease primarily affecting the elderly, cancer is increasingly encroaching upon the youth. Global health data reflects a sobering shift: a study […]

India’s decision to waive import duty on key cancer drugs has eased treatment costs but experts say wider access, early screening, insurance coverage and holistic care are critical to improving outcomes and quality of life. India’s cancer burden continues to rise sharply, with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) estimating over 14 lakh new cancer […]

Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic diabetes drug in the US market. Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic diabetes drug in the US market. The company has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug […]

Oral cancer in India carries a distinctly gendered burden. It remains the most common cancer among men in several states and consistently ranks among the top five cancers affecting women. While tobacco use, particularly smokeless forms such as gutka, khaini, and betel nut continues to drive the majority of cases, emerging shifts in risk profiles point […]

On World Cancer Day (February 4), the spotlight is on awareness, prevention, and early detection. While public campaigns stress lifestyle changes and regular screenings, it’s also worth asking: how do the doctors who fight cancer every day protect themselves? Doctors who work closely with cancer patients carry an unspoken awareness into their everyday lives. Years of […]