A major global modelling study has flagged that approximately 5.1 million people in India are at risk of contracting chikungunya annually. The findings come from an advanced analysis published in a leading health journal, combining epidemiological data with environmental, vector, and socioeconomic variables to map future burden and geographical risk. How the Study Was Conducted...
In the evolving field of laser vision correction, SILK (Smooth Incision Lenticule Keratomileusis) is emerging as a cutting-edge option for people wanting freedom from glasses or contact lenses. This advanced, flapless procedure reshapes the cornea by extracting a thin lenticule, offering a safer, less invasive alternative to traditional LASIK for selected patients. What Is SILK...
A new population-based study from South Korea has triggered global discussion after researchers reported a potential association between COVID-19 vaccination and an increased risk of certain cancers within one year of receiving the vaccine. While the study does not establish causation, it has raised questions that warrant further investigation into long-term vaccine safety. The Research...
Sleep is widely known to be essential for health, but emerging evidence now indicates that chronic sleep problems—such as snoring, insomnia, and fragmented rest—may age the brain prematurely and raise the risk of dementia. Researchers are uncovering biological mechanisms that link disturbed sleep to damage in neural structures, inflammation, and cognitive decline. Recent analyses suggest...
Following alarming reports of kidney failure and multiple child fatalities, the Government of India has issued an urgent advisory cautioning against the prescription of cough syrups for children under two years of age. The directive calls on state governments, health authorities, and medical practitioners to exercise strict restraint and follow evidence-based protocols when treating pediatric...
Heart disease often creeps in unnoticed, fueled by everyday habits that seem innocuous: sprinkling extra salt, indulging in sugary treats, or spending long hours seated. Recent expert commentary has cast light on how these three elements—salt, sugar, and sedentary behaviour—interact quietly yet cumulatively to compromise cardiovascular health. The Role of Salt: From Seasoning to Strain...
In a bold stride for reproductive science, researchers have successfully cultivated human egg cells in the laboratory—a development that could one day transform infertility treatment for women whose natural eggs are compromised or depleted. This achievement represents a milestone in in vitro gametogenesis and opens new avenues for understanding human fertility. The Scientific Advancement The...
Global health experts have warned that cancer deaths could rise by nearly 75 percent by 2050, making it one of the most pressing public health challenges of the coming decades. The number of new cases is projected to climb to 30.5 million each year by mid-century, compared to 18.5 million reported in 2023. Annual deaths...
A shocking incident has come to light where a 40-year-old employee died of a sudden cardiac arrest just minutes after requesting sick leave from his team leader due to severe back pain. The tragedy has left colleagues and family members in deep shock, raising serious concerns about workplace health awareness and hidden medical risks. The...
A recent health study has raised serious concerns over medical practices in India, revealing that a large number of doctors are prescribing antibiotics to children suffering from diarrhoea even when such treatment is unnecessary. The findings highlight a dangerous “know-do gap,” where doctors are aware of correct medical guidelines but fail to follow them in...