Abhay Deol rarely speaks about his health or personal issues on a public platform, but the Dev D actor broke the norm by sharing a major health update. Taking to social media, he revealed that after years of battling knee pain and sciatica, he finally found relief due to South Korean medical intervention. “For a long...
Kolkata: In a significant step towards improving breast cancer awareness, early detection and treatment adherence, the Institute of Breast Disease (IBD), Kolkata, has introduced two mobile applications aimed at reaching larger and diverse groups of women and patients. The apps were inaugurated by Dr Swapan Saren, Director of Health Services, West Bengal, in the presence...
Protein is one of the three macronutrients essential to one’s diet, and for vegetarians, legumes, pulses and vegetables become the primary source. Protein is crucial for building, repairing, and growing muscles, bones and tissues, along with cell repair and a healthy immune system. While the recommended protein intake varies based on factors such as age,...
As women cross the age of 50, their bodies undergo significant changes — hormonal shifts, a slower metabolism, and an increased risk of chronic conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. But ageing doesn’t have to mean slowing down. With the proper habits, this can be a phase of strength, clarity, and renewed...
Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab recently shared that most of us underestimate the power of walking, especially after meals, to avoid digestive disorders. “I don’t want you to lie down or start scrolling on your phone. What I want you to do instead is to take a 10-minute walk. This is the most powerful thing you...
New Delhi: Health-tech startup Qure ai has secured $8 million (over Rs. 72 crore) in grant from the Gates Foundation to develop AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound algorithms as a ‘tool’ for the early detection of tuberculosis (TB) and pneumonia. Through the grant the company will develop an AI-powered point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) tool for TB and pneumonia....
The World Malaria Report 2025, launched in December, provided a bag of mixed news, five years ahead of the 2030 global malaria elimination deadline. While the reduction in estimated cases in southeast Asia provided definite hope, of serious concern were rising cases of resistance to artemisinin-based frontline treatment for malaria, and falling funding for malaria programmes. Notably, it is the Asia Pacific region that posted much of the good news. The significant reduction was driven by 10 of...
Migraines are now understood as more than “just headaches.” They are complex neurological events influenced by inflammation, changes in blood vessels, and the brain-gut connection. While many people still need medication, research shows that food can also help reduce migraine severity. Aamir Khan also confirmed this, sharing that he lost about 18 kg by following...
It’s been a long day. You’re exhausted, mentally drained, and counting the minutes till bedtime. And then, just as you finally get into bed, your brain decides it’s time to wake up. Suddenly, you feel alert, even energised. You start scrolling, planning tomorrow, or finally tackling that one task you’d been putting off. This sudden...
After two years of suffering a stroke, Nithin Kamath, 46, has opened up about recovery, which is still ongoing as he is working on improving his ability to speak. “I had a stroke. My ability to speak is now a drawback. Things come up in your mind, but you can’t speak in terms of words....
