Epilepsy is a complex, chronic neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures, resulting from sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain. Affecting individuals across all age groups, epilepsy poses significant challenges; yet, it is important to recognize that with appropriate medical care, approximately 70% of people living with epilepsy can lead normal, productive lives. In...
Former tennis player Sania Mirza recently revealed that she reached out to Farah Khan, a close friend, when she decided to freeze her eggs. “I wanted to freeze my eggs. And I reached out to you and you connected me with your doctor…Dr Firuza Parikh,” Sania said in a conversation with the filmmaker. Speaking on...
As of 2025, India has approximately 25.5 million (2.55 crore) reported tuberculosis (TB) — an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis — patients, according to the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and data shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. “It mainly affects the lungs but can also spread to other...
AI Tool In Disease Surveillance: AI Surveillance Tool Issues 5,000 Alerts for Disease Outbreaks in India, ETHealthworld Published On Nov 16, 2025 at 06:25 PM IST Read by 100 Professionals New Delhi: An artificial intelligence tool deployed by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in 2022 may have helped issue more than 5,000 alerts...
Gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam has shared his rankings for 10 Indian snacks based on their impact on gut health. From 10 to 1 (worst to best), he has ranked popular options like momos, bhujia, namkeen and pani puri, and we reached out to health experts to verify his claims. While it is hard to generalise...
Saumya Tandon is a stickler for good habits. Quitting sugar, sleeping early, staying active — time and again, the television actor has shared the secrets to her beauty and radiant glow. In a recent Instagram post, Tandon shared that she rarely goes on diets and instead swears by certain health hacks to stay on top...
Procrastination often hinders our routine. All one needs is a plan to execute their day in an organised manner. But it’s easier said than done. So what do we do? According to Dr Pankhuri Monga, a therapist and psychiatrist, “Procrastination isn’t the problem; how you start is.” Here’s how to do it right: Sharing a list...
Diabetes may get in the way of everyday functions when not managed properly. One such activity that can take a dangerous turn for diabetics is driving. According to a recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, diabetes increases crash risk, making patient-specific management crucial. But is driving a total no for diabetics? What...
Ever wanted to find out if there exists an emergency medicine for a heart attack? We did, so we reached out to Dr Kunal Sarkar, Director of Cardiac Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Kolkata, who recommended taking Aspirin to neutralise the blood pressure. However, he emphasised that it’s essential to understand the severity of the heart...
Amid our fast-paced lifestyles and doomscrolling addictions, hydration needs are the first to be ignored. For this basic survival need, there are now reminder apps, fancy bottles, checklists and whatnot. Many young people even take pride in not being able to drink enough water, putting “hustle, dreams, ambitions” first. As per the 2025 Dehydration Statistics...
