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...
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’,...
A detailed long-term medical study has raised serious concerns over the growing burden of high blood pressure among children worldwide, revealing that cases of childhood hypertension have nearly doubled over the past 20 years. The findings underscore what experts are calling a “silent but escalating” health challenge that is rapidly gaining ground among younger populations—one...
A major shift has been observed in India’s health profile, with chronic lifestyle-related diseases now surpassing infectious diseases as the leading cause of death in the country, according to new findings published in The Lancet’s Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2023. The study reveals that illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and chronic lung...
What began as a festive novelty has turned into a public health crisis across Madhya Pradesh. A makeshift firecracker toy known as a carbide gun has left over 300 people injured, most of them children, during this year’s Diwali celebrations. Dozens have suffered severe eye injuries, and several are at risk of permanent blindness, according...
In a startling revelation for global health, new research indicates that nearly 625,000 deaths every year are linked to dementia caused or worsened by air pollution. The study suggests that approximately 28 to 29 percent of all dementia-related deaths globally may be attributable to exposure to polluted air, making it one of the most underestimated...
A new scientific study has revealed that the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, can persist in cheese made from raw milk for extended periods. However, researchers found that certain acidic cheese varieties—such as feta—are capable of inactivating the virus, potentially reducing the risk of transmission through dairy products. The...
Japan has declared a nationwide influenza epidemic after an alarming surge in flu cases well ahead of the usual season. The outbreak, which began about five weeks earlier than normal, has not only strained hospitals but also disrupted schools and communities across multiple prefectures. Health experts warn that a combination of viral evolution, climate shifts,...
A sweeping new study, analysing data from over 9 million adults in South Korea and several thousand in the United States, has drawn a startling conclusion: more than 99 percent of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular failures occur in individuals who had at least one of four key modifiable risk factors before the event. The...
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...