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For years, lifestyle changes followed a diagnosis. Today, more Indians are focusing on prevention, long before health issues surface. On most evenings now, 62-year-old Sonali Mundkur can be found doing something she rarely thought about a decade ago, paying attention to the order in which she eats her food. “Vegetables first, protein next, carbohydrates last,”…
As India’s senior population enjoys extended lifespans filled with vitality, those over 50 are now setting their sights on thriving well into their 80s and beyond. This exciting trend calls for an engaged attitude toward health, emphasizing regular physical activity, crucial medical check-ups, and personalized dietary choices. Something remarkable is happening in India. A person…
India is on bird flu, H5N1 alert. Cases have been reported in Chennai. More than 1,500 crows have tested positive for the virus and this has stepped up surveillance in several areas of Tamil Nadu including Adyar, Velachery, Thiruvanmiyur and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR).This is a big health concern because H5N1 is classified as highly…
NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old Delhi man is critically ill with a rare drug reaction after he took HIV post-exposure medicines bought without prescription, after taking advice from an AI chat platform.The man developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening reaction from the drugs he self-administered after a high-risk sexual contact. Post-exposure drugs are taken…
New Delhi: Observing that preventive detention can’t be used just to prolong the custody of stubborn offenders, the SC has said it cannot be invoked because there is apprehension that an accused may not mend ways and commit another crime after getting bail. SC said if an accused commits fresh offence while on bail, then…
Bird flu, or avian influenza, mainly caused by the H5N1 virus, is sparking fresh worry in India, with recent outbreaks reported in Kerala, along the Tamil Nadu border, and earlier waves across 10 states including Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The virus mainly infects poultry and wild birds and occasionally infects mammals including crows and big…
Every year, millions of women face a preventable threat: cervical cancer. In fact, certain high-risk types of the Cervical cancer virus (HPV) cause about 70 % of cases globally, as per a study published in the NIH. Thanks to medical advances, a vaccine now offers powerful protection for girls and women, but it is no…
Cancer is generally associated with adults, but children can also develop certain types, making childhood cancer a growing global concern. Though rare, its incidence is rising worldwide and poses a severe emotional and physical impact on families. Research shows that boys are slightly more vulnerable than girls to cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors,…
With common flu like symptoms, the H3N2 virus is spreading rapidly across Delhi and surrounding NCR cities as well. According to a recent health report by Local Circles survey, it shows a staggering increase from 50-70 percent households reporting at least one member falling ill with flu-like symptoms over the past few months in Delhi-NCR….
