World Kidney Day: South India reports an alarming Chronic Kidney Disease prevalence of 14.78 percent

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is rapidly emerging as a major health crisis in India, with the southern region recording the prevalence at 14.78 percent in the country, according to a…

No Smoking Day 2025: Date, History, Significance, And Dangers Of Secondhand Smoke

No Smoking Day is observed annually on the second Wednesday of March to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and encourage people to quit. This year, it falls on…

7 most cancer-causing things present in our home

Most people associate cancer risk with smoking, pollution, or processed junk food, but what if the biggest threats were hiding in their own homes? Everyday household items—things used for cooking,…

Delhi sees surge in seasonal flu cases: H1N1 swine flu, Influenza B – symptoms, precautions. Are you at risk?

Delhi is seeing a significant rise in seasonal flu cases, with Influenza B and H1N1 leading to upper respiratory infections characterized by prolonged symptoms and persistent high fevers. A recent…

Flu cases soar in Delhi-NCR: Stay safe with these tips

The Delhi-NCR region is experiencing a notable increase in flu-like symptoms among residents, prompting health experts to advise heightened preventive measures. A disturbing increase in flu-like cases has been noted…

Over 80% IT employees have fatty liver: 7 tips to help reduce the damage done to liver

The IT industry is booming, but so is a hidden health crisis—fatty liver disease. Long working hours, lack of movement, irregular eating habits, and stress have put IT professionals at…

World Protein Day: Can Indian diets meet protein needs?

Carbs often take centre stage in Indian diets, leaving protein overlooked. But this vital nutrient plays a crucial role in “building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes and hormones and supporting…

World Health Organization releases first technical brief on Encephalitis

World Health Organization (WHO) and Encephalitis International have launched a critical Technical Brief on Encephalitis in London, which identified encephalitis (infectious and autoimmune) as an increasing global threat making it…

Wuhan virologists identify new coronavirus in bats. It has a disturbing similarity to COVID-19

Scientists in China have reported that they have identified a new coronavirus—HKU5-CoV-2—in bats, capable of infecting human cells through a mechanism similar to SARS-CoV-2 that triggered the Covid-19 pandemic five…

Scientists Discover How Exercise Helps The Brain Fight High Blood Sugar

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects how the body utilizes insulin, the hormone responsible for helping cells absorb glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream for energy. In individuals with…