Drug overdose cases have increased in recent years, particularly among India’s north and north-eastern regions. The causes are many, and in many instances, the overuse of opioids has c… Read More
Being active and playing sports can significantly improve workplace well-being in several ways. A healthy and active lifestyle positively impacts physical, mental, and emotional health, whic… Read More
Mosquitoes can harm us to the point of endangering our lives due to their ability to transmit diseases and cause physical discomfort. They are known to be vectors for various diseases caused… Read More
At least one lakh of India’s 9.5 million annual deaths are thought to be potential donors, although less than 200 do so. There is a widening difference between patients requiring trans… Read More
Mothers’ milk or breast milk is uniquely tailored to meet a baby’s nutritional needs during the first months of life. Being the best source of nutrition, breastmilk contains anti… Read More
Chocolate has been the favorite among the young, and when one gets older, this liking converges to healthier versions of chocolate, like dark chocolate. Looking at statistics, traditionally… Read More
How do we get nutrients from the food we eat?
The food we consume undergoes the digestion process that releases nutrients, including glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and miner… Read More
Over the years, doctors have estimated someone’s risk of a heart attack using parameters that consider age, gender, smoking history, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
With the advent… Read More
Blood – a specialized body fluid comprises four components, plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood transports oxygen and nutrients to the lungs and tissues an… Read More
Food, an indispensable part of our existence, contributes significantly to our health and well-being. However, food losses and wastage in India are significant. According to a United Nations… Read More
Hypertension attacks at least one in four adults in India, but only about 12% of them have their blood pressure under control. India has set a target of a 25% relative reduction in the preva… Read More
The thyroid, one of the body’s smallest organs, is a butterfly-shaped gland at the neck’s base, just below Adam’s apple. The thyroid consists of Triiodothyronine (T3) and t… Read More
Thalassemia (also spelled thalassaemia) is an inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal production of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells. It… Read More
Many of us have suffered or seen someone near with an agonizing Inflammatory rheumatic disease. Severe rheumatic disease implies damage to the joints, connective tissues, and sometimes other… Read More
Did you know? According to the WHO, South-East Asia Region accounts for about 2% of the burden of malaria cases globally, out of which India is responsible for 79% of cases. Astoundingly, In… Read More
Who doesn’t like powerful antioxidants in their food? Like the superfood guava, bell peppers, kiwifruit, strawberries, oranges, papayas, and broccoli? What is common in all? We sa… Read More
“Thinking” is a tiny little word and activity we do every moment, consciously or unconsciously! Ever wondered why we think? The answer is simple: thinking helps us understand and… Read More
Over one-third of the world’s population is infected by worms, with children experiencing the most severe infections. Long-lasting and chronic stomach infections can severely impact a… Read More
When we speak of pollution, India is the third most polluted country in the world (*Source- World Population Review)
In our daily life, we are surrounded by a number of pollutants that ir… Read More
We all have heard about Breast Cancer; it is the most widespread cancer in women, accounting for more than 1 in 10 new cancer diagnoses yearly. Let’s learn more about this second-leadi… Read More
A sustainable ecosystem is crucial to human health, which explains why human survival will continue to be disrupted if species losses persist.
Communities cannot function properly without… Read More
The new year is here, and so are our resolutions. New Year is a fresh beginning to new possibilities to start the new year with renewed vigor. Your plans to join a gym, explore a n… Read More
Pneumonia is the world’s leading infectious killer of adults and children, claiming the lives of 2.5 million people in 2019, including 672,000 children under five. COVID-19 has added o… Read More