Category: Health

In a world full of digital noise, the analogue bag fashion trend is picking up as an impactful digital detox. It defines how the simplest objects can help us slow down and notice the world around us again. People everywhere feel stuck scrolling on their phones. They check news, social media, and messages again and again […]

Abu Dhabi has introduced a new blood test that can detect dozens of cancers at an early stage, offering a simpler and less invasive approach to screening and raising hopes for earlier diagnosis and improved treatment outcomes A new blood test is being rolled out in Abu Dhabi that aims to make early cancer detection easier […]

Thyroid disorders, often dismissed as routine hormonal problems are emerging as a significant yet manageable factor influencing fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Medical evidence and clinical experience increasingly show that while thyroid imbalance can complicate conception and pregnancy, it does not rule out motherhood or fatherhood. With timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment and close monitoring, most individuals with […]

Strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause, when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass. This type of exercise also helps women maintain a healthy weight When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness […]

How much sleep do we know? It’s a question that continues to come up in the age of hectic lifestyles. With long work hours and little work-life balance, sleep is something that is often compromised. But your bedtime is far more important than you think. While it may seem like the body can function properly with […]

India is grappling with a growing heart disease crisis, with lifestyle disorders causing silent and progressive damage to the heart. Firstpost brings expert insights on the importance of early screening, a prevention-first approach and timely care to curb the surge in heart attacks and cardiac deaths. India is grappling with a growing health paradox: even as […]

Of the three new infections, one is a doctor at the same Barasat hospital, while the others are a nurse and a staff member from the Katwa subdivisional hospital who had contact with an already infected female nurse Three more individuals, including a doctor, a nurse, and a health staff member, have tested positive for the […]

For many years, Barbie looked the same. She was slim, smiling, and had long flowing hair. For some children, she was a toy. For others, she was a reminder of what they were not. Today, that image is seems to be changing. Mattel’s Barbie Fashionistas line now includes dolls that are autistic, bald, diabetic etc. These […]

India’s unregulated piggery clusters are reportedly dumping untreated waste, posing serious public health risks including respiratory illnesses, zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance, according to a study. A first-of-its-kind national study has revealed that piggery clusters across India are routinely dumping untreated dung, effluents, carcasses and even biomedical waste into drains and fields, creating ideal conditions for […]

Health authorities have raised the alarm after two suspected cases of Nipah virus were reported in West Bengal, prompting the central government to deploy a National Joint Outbreak Response Team to strengthen containment measures. Nipah, a rare but highly fatal viral infection has caused sporadic outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia over the past two decades […]