Experts warn that rising heatwaves, floods and droughts are intensifying hunger, disease and maternal risks—threatening India’s progress toward key SDGs
By Sakshi Srivastava December 04, 2025
Experts say it’s usually harmless, but frequent episodes may signal underlying sleep or mental health disorders requiring medical attention
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob December 04, 2025
Rakul Preet Singh follows a disciplined six-step water routine to stay hydrated, boost energy, and maintain overall wellness
By The Week News Desk December 04, 2025
New research reveals that the impact of PET bottle-derived nanoplastics or PBNPs did not just stop at the gut; it spread to the lungs, and even DNA
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil December 04, 2025
A new WHO report reveals that while measles deaths have fallen by 88 per cent since 2000, global infections have surged to 1.1 crore in 2024—higher than pre-pandemic levels
By Sakshi Srivastava December 04, 2025
A new analysis shows that adrenaline delivered through a nasal spray is as effective—and sometimes faster—than traditional EpiPen injections during anaphylaxis
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham December 04, 2025
The debate is not simply about safety, efficiency, or misuse of resources—it is about disability identity, dignity, and whether we want a society organized around exclusion or shared access for all.
By Tanushree Sarkar December 03, 2025
Scientists in Israel have identified a special group of T helper cells that can clear senescent cells — the damaged cells that accumulate with age and accelerate ageing
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob December 03, 2025
India’s cancer survivors face a hidden crisis: while they live longer thanks to medical advances, the system refuses to recognise the long-term, invisible disabilities caused by treatment
By Dr Urvashi Prasad and Ankeetaa Mahesshwari December 03, 2025
Doctors warn that Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is rising sharply in India, especially among young adults, yet awareness remains low
By Pooja Biraia December 03, 2025
Gen Z parents call for a Red identifier to be displayed for highly processed food items
By K. Sunil Thomas December 03, 2025
A viral claim suggests that repeatedly boiling tea increases its acidity, potentially triggering digestive problems
By Sakshi Srivastava December 02, 2025
Studies and experts say that C-sections do not delay mother-infant bonding; factors like maternal mental health, hospital support, and rooming-in practices play a bigger role in establishing early connection
By Sakshi Srivastava December 02, 2025
A new study suggests that drinking three to four cups of coffee a day may slow biological ageing in people with severe mental illness by helping preserve telomere length
By Sakshi Srivastava December 02, 2025
By supporting SMEs with affordable, trusted AI tools, India is bringing quality healthcare closer to people who need it the most
By Navratan Katariya December 02, 2025
PCOS affects one in eight women and goes far beyond ovarian cysts — it is a lifelong, whole-body condition linked to metabolic, reproductive, and mental health challenges
By Dr Johnson Kuttiyil Joseph December 01, 2025
In India, significant strides have been made in the fight against AIDS. However, progress has not been uniform across the country
By Sakshi Srivastava December 01, 2025
World AIDS Day highlights the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS and reinforces the need for strong, community-led, and resilient health systems
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob December 01, 2025
India has dramatically reduced new HIV infections since the early 2000s, yet rising infections among youth, persistent stigma, and widening gaps in women’s and marginalised communities’ access threaten to stall progress
By Pooja Biraia December 01, 2025
People living with schizophrenia continue to battle not just their symptoms, delayed diagnoses and access to quality healthcare, but also the societal demons of misinformation, stigma and deep-rooted prejudice that marginalise them and create additional obstacles in their path to recovery
By Sakshi Srivastava November 30, 2025
Folic acid is essential for early foetal development, particularly for preventing neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly
By Sakshi Srivastava November 30, 2025
Over the years, many studies have investigated the effects of MSG. While some early research claimed it was harmful, later studies questioned the accuracy of these findings
By Sakshi Srivastava November 30, 2025
A recent study highlights the role of carbohydrates, one of the main macronutrients in Indian diets, in determining lung cancer risk. Interestingly, it is not just the quantity of carbohydrates that matters, but the type of carbohydrate
By Sakshi Srivastava November 30, 2025
Infantile masturbation, or Infantile Gratification Disorder, is a normal self-soothing behaviour in babies, and parents should manage it through distraction, not by forcibly stopping the child, as it will fade with time
By Sakshi Srivastava November 30, 2025
A recent study published in the Annals of Family Medicine highlights the role of carbohydrates, one of the main macronutrients in Indian diets, in determining lung cancer risk
By Sakshi Srivastava November 28, 2025
