Category: Health

A growing number of studies show the harmful effects of air pollution on diabetes. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study by Lancet, around 20% of the global burden of type 2 diabetes is linked to exposure to PM2.5. With 99% of the world’s population living in areas where…

Lucknow has recorded 55 new dengue cases and 7 malaria cases within the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 716 and malaria cases to 421 for the year. The city’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) office released the data on Saturday, noting that this marks the…

Kerala has confirmed its second case of Mpox after a man who returned from the UAE tested positive for the virus. Health officials stated that the patient, currently hospitalized in Ernakulam, is in stable condition. This case follows Kerala’s first Mpox diagnosis last week when a 38-year-old man from Malappuram,…

Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has issued a critical advisory to all States and Union Territories (UTs) in India, urging them to implement essential public health measures aimed at preventing and reducing the spread of Mpox (previously known as monkeypox). The advisory underscores the need for increased public awareness regarding the…

Every year on September 25, World Pharmacists Day is celebrated to recognize the vital role pharmacists play within the healthcare system. Often regarded as the unsung heroes of healthcare, pharmacists ensure the safe and effective use of medications. Beyond dispensing prescriptions, they offer expert advice on drug interactions, educate patients…

Just weeks after the tragic death of 26-year-old chartered accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil, who was employed at Ernst & Young’s Pune office, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s comments on stress management have stirred controversy. Speaking at an event at a medical college in Chennai, Sitharaman highlighted the need for inner…

Night owls—those who are naturally active or awake late into the night—are nearly 50% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared to early risers, according to a new study released on Monday. The research highlights that night owls tend to have higher body mass indexes (BMI), larger waistlines,…

A comprehensive review by the World Health Organization (WHO) of 63 studies conducted from 1994 to 2022 has concluded that there is no connection between mobile phone use and brain cancer. The research, which focused on the effects of radio waves emitted by devices like mobile phones, examined various types…

Infertility has become a growing health concern globally, with one in every seven couples facing challenges in conceiving. While various factors like age, lifestyle habits, and medical conditions contribute to infertility, new research points to environmental factors like road traffic noise and particulate matter (PM2.5) as significant risk factors. A…