Reducing the amount of time spent watching television could play a powerful role in protecting mental health, with new research indicating that cutting back on TV viewing may lower the risk of depression by nearly 40 percent. The study, conducted by an international team of researchers, highlights the growing mental health implications of prolonged sedentary...
Yo-yo dieting, a pattern of repeatedly losing and regaining weight, is emerging as a serious public health concern as experts warn of its damaging effects on both physical and mental well-being. While many people turn to extreme diets for quick results, health professionals caution that such short-term strategies often backfire, leaving lasting harm to the...
The Telangana health authorities have issued an urgent public safety alert after detecting toxic adulteration in a children’s medicinal syrup. The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) of Telangana ordered an immediate “stop use” of a specific batch of the syrup after laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of ethylene glycol, a hazardous industrial chemical that is strictly...
A laboratory investigation has confirmed that contaminated drinking water was the primary cause behind a deadly outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting in Indore, which led to the deaths of nine people and left hundreds ill. The findings have brought renewed focus on civic infrastructure failures and delayed administrative response in the affected locality. The incident...
A health advisory issued by Australian authorities has raised international concern after warning that potentially counterfeit rabies vaccine doses may have been administered in India, prompting an official response from the Indian manufacturer, which has strongly denied any widespread circulation of fake vaccines. The advisory cautioned that certain rabies vaccine doses received by travelers in...
In a stern public health warning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s leading medical research body, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), have highlighted the growing threat of antibiotic resistance across the country, urging citizens to avoid indiscriminate use of these vital medicines. Addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’,...
Artificial intelligence chatbots, widely promoted as tools for productivity, creativity, and emotional support, are now facing increased scrutiny from mental health professionals. Senior psychiatrists across several countries have warned that excessive or emotionally immersive use of conversational AI may trigger or worsen psychosis-like symptoms in vulnerable individuals. While experts stress that AI chatbots do not...
In a decisive move to curb misleading marketing practices and strengthen consumer awareness, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reiterated that only beverages derived from the Camellia sinensis plant can legally be labelled and sold as “tea” in the country. The clarification is aimed at addressing widespread misuse of the term...
Why Hot Beverages Become More Popular in Winter During the winter months, consumption of tea and coffee increases significantly as people seek warmth and comfort. While these beverages can be soothing, health experts are advising moderation, warning that excessive intake—especially when combined with low water consumption—may have unintended effects on bone and joint health. Doctors...
As temperatures drop during winter, many people experience increased stiffness, discomfort, or pain in their joints. This seasonal issue is especially common in the knees, hips, shoulders, hands, and spine. While often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, winter joint stiffness is linked to real physiological changes in the body caused by cold weather and reduced...