WHO Warns Against Contaminated Indian Cough Syrups After Child Deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global health advisory warning against the use and distribution of three Indian-manufactured cough syrups Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife after they were linked to the deaths of multiple children across India over the past month. According to the WHO, laboratory analysis revealed that these syrups contained dangerously […]
Cough Syrup Deaths: Supreme Court PIL Seeks CBI Probe, Stricter Drug Regulation
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the deaths of children allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups manufactured by Indian pharmaceutical firms. The PIL also calls for a nationwide review of drug quality controls and seizure of toxic medicines […]
H3N2 Flu Outbreak in Delhi: Symptoms, Transmission, and Safety Precautions
Delhi is witnessing a sharp rise in cases of the H3N2 influenza virus, a seasonal flu strain that has prompted health alerts across the city. Hospitals are reporting more patients with prolonged flu-like symptoms, raising concerns among doctors and public health authorities. What Exactly is H3N2? H3N2 is a subtype of the influenza A virus, […]
How Breathwork with Music Can Change the Mind and Brain
A recent study has shown that special breathing exercises, known as high ventilation breathwork (HVB), combined with music, can make people feel powerful and unusual changes in their state of mind, much like what some experience with psychedelic drugs, but safely and without medication. Researchers wanted to understand why these strong feelings and positive changes […]
The Declining Mental Health of the Young and the Global Disappearance of the ‘Unhappiness Hump’ Shape in Middle age
The world is witnessing a dramatic shift in the landscape of mental health, especially among young people, a change so profound it’s disrupting decades of well-established scientific patterns. A new international study published in *PLOS One* by leading researchers David G. Blanchflower, Alex Bryson, and Xiaowei Xu reveals that the classic “U-shape” of well-being and […]
Why Hypertension Is Known As The ‘Silent Killer’—And How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Save Lives
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart disease worldwide. Doctors call it the “silent killer” because it usually shows no clear symptoms, yet it slowly damages vital organs like the brain, heart, and kidneys. Dr. Sashidhar Reddy Gutha, Consultant General Physician and Diabetologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, explains: “Testing […]
Eating Cruciferous Vegetables May Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer
A recent large-scale review found that eating more cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, can lower your chances of developing colon cancer. Colon cancer is a major global health problem, with nearly 1.9 million new cases and about 900,000 deaths every year. Making changes in our diet is one important way to […]
Heat-Based Hair Styling Emerges as a Major Indoor Nanoparticle Pollution Source, Study Reveals
A newly published study in Environmental Science & Technology has uncovered surprising risks associated with common heat-based hair styling activities, such as straightening, curling, and waving. Researchers from Purdue University found that these routines can generate astonishing concentrations of airborne nanoparticles, identifying a significant but previously overlooked source of indoor air pollution. The investigation measured emissions […]
Eco-Friendly, But At What Cost? PFAS Found in Reusable Period Products Raise Health Alarms
Over the past decade, reusable period products like cloth pads, menstrual cups, and period underwear have been championed as eco-friendly, cost-effective, and empowering alternatives to disposables. But now, scientists are raising serious concerns: what if these sustainable choices come with hidden health risks? A recent study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, conducted by […]
Beetroot Juice and Bacteria: The Natural Duo That Lowers Blood Pressure in Older Adults
A new study offers delicious news for older adults: sipping beetroot juice might help lower your blood pressure and it all starts with the tiny bacteria in your mouth. Conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter, the study explored the surprising connection between our oral microbiome, the billions of microbes living on our tongue, […]