19+ hour, 32+ min ago   (1082+ words) Prof Dr. Sudhir Kumar For 52-year-old Rajesh, a shopkeeper in Hyderabad, the problem began as a mild tingling in his toes. "I thought it was because I was standing all day," he says. Within a few months, however, his feet…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (200+ words) Gut health is emerging as a vital frontier in preventive medicine, quietly influencing our immunity, metabolism, and mental wellbeing This growing body of evidence is particularly relevant for India, where non-communicable diseases continue to rise and lifestyles are changing rapidly....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1240+ words) THE WEEK starts a conversation on mental health, bringing the focus to where it matters most— among our young Before the word, there was music. For Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel, part of the…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (283+ words) Neuberg diagnostics and Trivitron Healthcare chairman G.S.K. Velu says India's med-tech industry missed the manufacturing wave China caught Q/ What does the med tech industry look like in India, and particularly in Tamil Nadu? Unfortunately, the industry is import-dependent—80 per cent…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (280+ words) The BRICS New Delhi Declaration has officially recognized obesity and non-communicable diseases as major global health challenges, calling for healthier lifestyles and stronger preventive healthcare India has an opportunity to implement a healthier lifestyle roadmap tailored to the realities of…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (664+ words) A balanced and varied diet, incorporating natural protein sources from whole foods, is sufficient to meet a child's daily protein needs For most healthy children, protein powders are not necessary as a balanced, varied diet provides sufficient protein for growth…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (232+ words) Key nutrients like iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids require specific attention through food pairings, fortified foods, and potential supplementation Pulses, lentils, paneer, tofu, and dairy are reliable vegetarian protein sources, and combining grains with legumes enhances amino acid profiles…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (519+ words) Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation, adhesions, scarring and progressive damage to pelvic organs That is the real problem in endometriosis care in India....

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (447+ words) Science must remain central to all efforts to improve health, with Ayurveda's knowledge requiring rigorous study, validation, and translation into practice CCRAS is developing standards for Ayurvedic food practices and medicinal plants, and collaborating with the Bureau of Indian Standards…...