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Heart attack and stroke remain India’s largest health dangers, frequently occurring earlier in life than in Western nations. Millions of families battle long-term expenses, frequent hospital stays, and the psychological impact of these illnesses.Now, a novel clinical trial of multidrug therapy for heart disease holds out promise. Rather than administering one medicine at a time, […]

Weight loss medications such as Ozempic have gained immense popularity in India as increasing numbers of people look for efficient means of controlling obesity and diabetes, though benefits accrue from Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight loss medications, some of their users experience rare yet serious eye complications. This article demystifies such possible side effects,

India is experiencing a speedy growth in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), or lifestyle diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. These long-term conditions are now dominating the major causes of mortality and disability in the country and affecting millions of lives and causing a tremendous burden on the healthcare system. Thankfully,

Indian monsoon season is a respite from the sweltering heat of summer, but with it comes more health hazards, particularly from dual infections monsoon like monsoon-like dengue and flu combined. Such coinfections are increasingly on the rise in large sections of India, including urban locales such as Pune and Hyderabad. Knowing why these infections

Kerala has recently witnessed a rare but lethal brain infection known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). With three active PAM cases having been confirmed in Kozhikode, the Kerala health department issued an alert on Thursday to sensitize people. The infection mostly occurs in individuals who are exposed to infected water and spreads quickly, and thus […]

Healthy bones are the key to a healthy, active life. Yet, bone health problems are common in India due to the lack of vitamin K, which delays recovery and heightens risks such as osteoporosis and fractures. The good news is that incorporating vitamin K-rich foods

Bowel cancer or colorectal cancer is emerging as a serious health issue in India. Because its early warning signs are commonly confused with routine digestive problems, it often goes unnoticed until it is too late to effectively treat it.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has raised a red flag over the increasing human infection threat from the mutating H5N1 bird flu virus in India. New findings indicate that a particular lineage of H5N1, designated as the 2.3.4.4b clade,

Indian Supreme Court has recently rejected the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) petition against misleading medical advertisements, particularly those concerning traditional medicines like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani.

Childhood obesity in India is on the increase at an alarming rate, threatening the health of millions of children. Urban lifestyles, dietary changes, and more time spent in front of screens play a major role in fueling the increasing trend.