Alcohol has the same impact on the body as tobacco, if not worse. A recent study links alcohol consumption with high risk of cancer. Read on to know more The impact of alcohol is considered to be equal to poison for human health. Multiple studies have linked alcohol to chronic diseases like diabetes, fatty liver, … Read more
World Health Day is marked around the world on 7th April, the anniversary of WHO’s founding in 1948. Each year, it draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.“The focus of this campaign comes at a crucial moment, aiming to help countries regain lost progress while showcasing new … Read more
The Ayush Ministry said this update follows the successful year-long testing and deliberations after the launch of International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11 TM-2 in January last year for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine for country implementation testing. New Delhi: WHO has introduced a new module dedicated to traditional medicine conditions in its 2025 … Read more
Narayana Health Insurance, led by its visionary Chairman and Founder, Dr. Devi Shetty, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking campaign for Aditi, an innovative health insurance product designed to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved populations across India. The campaign emphasizes the belief that healthcare is a right for everyone, regardless of economic status.”Our … Read more
Longevity is a tricky term. It’s not just about genetics or a stroke of good luck; it’s all about balance. Many things come to mind when we speak about longevity. One would be the brain and its cognitive prowess. Then we have the heart, which is the number one killer, followed by cancer and metabolic … Read more
Weight loss comes with a lot of determination into seeking the best version of ourselves to defy obesity-related diseases and have an energetic routine. One more thing that can bring about change is getting motivation from several others who have embarked on this journey and achieved weight loss. Today, in one such attempt, we introduce … Read more
Latest information on health risks of alcohol released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells us that while about 20,000 adult persons die from alcohol related cancers in a year in the USA, as many as 25 times this number, or 522,000 (367,000 for women and 155,000 for men) to be precise, … Read more
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) says figures show a continued trend of longer life expectancy for men and women.The survival gap between the sexes is narrowing, partly down to men leading healthier lifestyles, experts say.Projections suggest more than one in 10 boys and one in six girls born in 2023 will live to at … Read more
Poor hygiene in public hospitals, comorbidities and irrational medication are among the major factors causing spetic shock among patients. In November 2024, a 32-year-old male resident of Delhi was rushed to a nursing home for shortness of breath and fever. He was treated with carbapenem, a high-end antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections, but … Read more