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Doing this simple thing could add years to your life, research says
New study reveals that being active, even just walking, could add years to your life, especially fo…
Tuberculosis dethrones COVID-19 as world’s top infectious killer again; Half of all new cases from India, Indonesia
According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report, approximately 8.2 million people we…
Stroke cases increasing globally, air pollution, high temperatures driving numbers, notes Lancet Study
Globally, the number of people experiencing a stroke for the first time rose to 119 lakh in 2021 --…
PTI
Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen speaks out on prostate cancer diagnosis and recovery journey
Acclaimed director Steve McQueen has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years …
Supercentenarians who live past 110 have 9 things in common, according to a scientist who studies them
An expert in supercentenarians who live past 110 shared the traits she's noticed in the world's old…
Serafina Kenny
“Sugar early in life is the new tobacco”: Scientists urge food companies to reformulate baby foods and tax sugary options
Research on individuals born in the 1950s UK revealed that those exposed to lower sugar levels duri…
Is it time we stopped taking over-the-counter fish oil supplements?
Fish oil supplements do seem to be helpful to a certain extent and their role in protecting against…
Air Quality Alert: Nearly 30% of asthma cases tied to fine particulate matter exposure from bad air
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution is responsible for almost 30% of asthma cases globally, a stu…
10 Food habits and diet changes to prevent heart diseases
Maintaining a healthy heart is essential for overall well-being. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) rem…
Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected - it could now turn into the next global pandemic
Mpox's recent history is yet another reminder that an infectious disease in one corner of the world…
PTI
Ahead of World Health Day, experts reiterate importance of govt's One Health approach in preventing future zoonotic outbreaks
The government's focus on the 'One Health' approach, recognising the interconnection between human,…
More transmissible, higher fatality rate: India records first case of fast-spreading Mpox strain Clade 1B in Kerala man
While Mpox has appeared in India before, all prior cases were linked to the less deadly Clade II st…
Dengue fine? Here's what you must do to avoid government penalty as Karnataka declares dengue an epidemic
Karnataka has declared dengue a state-wide epidemic, enforcing stringent regulations to eliminate m…
10 Simple dietary changes to prevent heart disease
Heart disease is a leading cause of mortality globally, but adopting a heart-healthy diet can signi…
Fats in blood, with inflammation, could better predict heart disease risk in women, study finds
For the study, the researchers analysed blood samples and medical information from 27,939 healthcar…
PTI
Sleep in this weekend — it may help you live longer and avoid heart disease
It's healthy to sleep in on the weekends to catch up, science shows. Good sleep is key for fitness,…
Gabby Landsverk
CCDC study reveals multi-pronged diabetes care improves patient outcomes in India, Pakistan
The study, published in the prestigious journal PLOS Medicine, highlights the sustained impact of …
ANI
Mpox has finally infiltrated India, but how worried should we be about the viral disease?
Days after our neighbour Pakistan confirmed its second Mpox case this month, India has also reporte…
Cancers in head and neck rising, account for 26% cases in India: Study
Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation, a Delhi-based non-profit organisation, conducted the study by co…
PTI
Rising obesity a concern, preventive measures must be taken for healthier lifestyle: Eco Survey
"Obesity is emerging as a serious concern among India's adult population," said the Survey, whi…