A large-scale clinical study has found that ivermectin, a drug long used to treat parasitic diseases like river blindness and scabies, can significantly reduce malaria transmission when given to entire communities. According to results from the BOHEMIA trial, the mass drug administration (MDA) of ivermectin led to a 26% reduction in new malaria infections, even...
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers in the UK have identified natural antibodies in children that offer protection against Strep A, a common yet sometimes deadly bacterial infection. The discovery is being hailed as a crucial step toward developing a global vaccine that could potentially save up to half a million lives annually. Strep A...
A controversial wellness trend called sleepmaxxing is rapidly gaining traction across platforms like TikTok and X, with influencers pushing various routines and products designed to “optimize” sleep quality. While the idea of improving sleep might sound appealing, experts are sounding the alarm about the potential dangers and misinformation associated with the movement. The sleepmaxxing trend...
In the age of digital connection, social media has become an integral part of everyday life. While it bridges distances and fosters relationships, its growing influence on mental health cannot be ignored. Understanding the psychological effects of social media is crucial for navigating its use in a healthy and balanced way. On the positive side,...
For many, coffee is more than just a beverage — it’s a comforting ritual, a source of energy, and a companion during late nights or long work shifts. However, new research suggests that drinking coffee at night could do more than just keep you awake; it might influence your behaviour. A study conducted by the...
Gujarat is witnessing an alarming surge in heart attacks among young people, including children and adolescents. According to official data, more than 1,000 individuals between the ages of 11 and 25 died due to heart attacks in the state last year. The growing trend of cardiac incidents among youth has deeply concerned health experts, families,...
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has revealed that women with type 2 diabetes face nearly twice the risk of hidden heart damage compared to men. The study, which is one of the most detailed investigations into coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), highlights serious sex-specific disparities in cardiovascular...
A new study by researchers at the University of Leicester has revealed that women with type 2 diabetes face nearly double the risk of undetected heart damage compared to men, despite having no outward signs of heart disease. The study, one of the most detailed of its kind, focused on coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD)—a form...
A second case of Nipah virus has been confirmed in Kerala’s Palakkad district, after a 58-year-old man from Kumaramputhur near Mannarkkad tested positive for the virus following his death at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. The sample was tested at Manjeri Medical College, and further confirmation is awaited from the National Institute of Virology, Pune....
India is currently grappling with a silent but dangerous health issue—excessive salt consumption, warns the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE). In response, the institute has launched a Community-led Salt Reduction initiative to tackle the rising health risks linked to high sodium intake. According to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines,...