Lyme Disease: The Silent Tick Bite That Upends Lives — Even Hollywood’s
Inspired by recent disclosures from Justin Timberlake and other celebrities, here’s what you should know about Lyme disease — a serious condition that’s easy to miss and hard to shake off. Justin Timberlake isn’t the first celebrity to speak publicly about his battle with Lyme disease — but his candid admission this week has brought […]
Telangana Tops Organ Donation in India, Wins National Award
Telangana has emerged as the national leader in organ donation, earning recognition from the Centre on National Organ Donation Day in Delhi. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda presented the award to representatives of the state’s Jeevandan programme, which has set benchmarks in organ donation awareness, coordination, and transplantation. According to the Union Health Ministry, Telangana […]
Maharashtra’s Malnutrition Crisis: Bombay High Court Demands Report on Tribal Children’s Health
The Bombay High Court has once again placed Maharashtra’s longstanding malnutrition crisis in the spotlight, directing the state government to submit a detailed report on malnutrition among tribal children. The court’s order emphasizes the need to pinpoint affected villages, outline state actions taken so far, and propose a permanent mechanism to address the issue. The […]
Samosa Under Surveillance? CBSE’s Oil Boards Are the New Cafeteria Watchdogs
India loves its food. Our celebrations begin with ghee, our evenings end with frying pans, and school breaks are incomplete without samosas, Maggi, and mayo-bomb sandwiches. But now, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) wants to put a small, polite stop sign on your child’s plate. After last year’s much-talked-about ‘Sugar Boards’, CBSE is […]
Influenza Vaccination Reduces Illness for Both Vaccinated and Unvaccinated, Study Finds
A new study has found that getting the influenza vaccine not only protects people who receive it but also helps reduce the spread of the flu among those who do not get vaccinated. Researchers used a population simulation with over 1.2 million individuals in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to model different flu seasons and vaccination scenarios. […]
India Leads in Global Tobacco Control: WHO Applauds Warnings and Quit Support
India has emerged as a global leader in tobacco control, according to the latest WHO Global Tobacco Epidemic Report 2025, released on June 23. The country has been ranked top in two key areas: support for quitting tobacco and warning labels on tobacco products.The country achieved the highest ranking in two crucial MPOWER categories — […]
Sweetener Surprise: Erythritol May Harm Brain Blood Vessels
Erythritol is a popular sugar substitute found in many “sugar-free” drinks, snacks, and baked goods. It’s loved for its sweet taste and low calories, and is often recommended to people with diabetes or those trying to lose weight. But new research suggests that erythritol might not be as harmless as it seems—at least when it […]
New Research Uncovers Key Culprit Behind Gut Inflammation and Cancer
A groundbreaking study has identified a crucial pathway in the gut that could explain why some people develop chronic intestinal inflammation and even cancer. The research, published in Nature Immunology, reveals how two molecules—interleukin-22 (IL-22) and oncostatin M (OSM)—work together to drive harmful inflammation in the intestines, opening new doors for future treatments of inflammatory […]
India Reaffirms Commitment to Global Health Equity at World Health Assembly
India has reiterated its unwavering commitment to global health equity and cooperation at the 78th World Health Assembly, held under the theme “One World for Health.” Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava addressed the plenary session in Geneva on Wednesday, outlining India’s healthcare progress and its vision for inclusive health systems both at home and […]
Parental Age, Ancestry, and Smoking Habits Influence New Genetic Mutations, Study Finds
A large-scale genetic study has revealed that parental age, ancestry, and lifestyle factors like smoking can subtly affect the number and types of new genetic mutations passed from parents to their children. These findings, published in Nature Communications, provide new insights into how both inherited and environmental factors shape human genetic diversity and the risk […]