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NEW DELHI: Sudden deaths are no longer confined to old age. An AIIMS study has found that more than half of all sudden deaths examined over a year occurred in people under 45 — many of them apparently healthy, who collapsed without warning at home or while travelling.Published this month in Indian Journal of Medical…
For generations, pregnancy has been described as life-changing, a period that reshapes the body, emotions and priorities. But new research suggests the transformation may run far deeper than previously understood, affecting the pace at which a woman’s cells age. A study published in Obstetrics & Gynaecology has found that pregnancy may temporarily accelerate biological ageing,…
Textiles, apparel, and hospitality are poised for significant job growth by 2030, fueled by increased investment, a new report reveals. While manufacturing and services will also contribute, the focus is on boosting stable, salaried positions. The think tank urges a strategic approach, emphasizing skill development and addressing the informal sector’s dominance to enhance labor absorption…
Scientists have known for a long time that psychiatric disorders overlap with each other. During their lifetime, many individuals are diagnosed with multiple conditions, and symptoms that are common to various diagnostic categories often intertwine. The mystery that remained was the reason for such a phenomenon. The study of the CDG3 from the Psychiatric Genomics…
Imagine reaching for a chocolate bar and taking a big bite from it, giving in to the craving for a sweet treat — and instead of being a spoilsport, science encourages it!That’s right, new research isn’t only revealing health points of chocolate-eating, it’s also suggesting that those health points could add some extra years to…
Betel leaves, or paan leaves, have long held cultural, religious, and medicinal significance across South Asia. Traditionally valued for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, they are now being studied for potential roles in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioural changes, affecting millions worldwide. According to theNHS, several factors…
Many health conditions that appear in adulthood can sometimes be traced back to infections acquired early in life. One example gaining scientific attention is the BK virus, a common childhood infection that typically causes mild, flu-like symptoms before becoming permanently dormant in the urinary tract.Research published in Science Advances by Dr Simon Baker and colleagues…
According to the European Medical Journal, adults with higher cardiorespiratory fitness may have a significantly lower risk of developing urinary tract cancers, including bladder and kidney cancer. These findings come from the second Trøndelag Health Study, or HUNT2, and provide strong evidence that better fitness could offer long term protection, particularly for men.Data from 46,968…
A surprising new clinical trial suggests that a daily cup of coffee may actually help people with irregular heart rhythms keep their condition under control. The research, published by a team from UC San Francisco and the University of Adelaide, found that people with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a condition in which the heart beats…
NEW DELHI: Infertility treatment in India is driving an overwhelming financial crisis for families, with a new multi-centre study showing that nearly 90% of couples undergoing IVF are pushed into catastrophic expenditure—even in public hospitals. The analysis, conducted across five major institutions, highlights the scale of the burden at a time when infertility affects an…
