1+ day, 3+ 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, 4+ 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, 5+ 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, 18+ min ago   (338+ words) Modi also touched upon rising geopolitical tensions and their impact on the lives of common people across the world The world is witnessing increasing tensions and they having a significant negative impact on the lives of ordinary people BRICS nations…...

1+ day, 9+ 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…...

4+ day, 17+ min 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…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (389+ words) For those wondering where to start, the message from neuroscience is reassuring rather than intimidating Dr K K Jindal Resistance exercise triggers the release of myokines, proteins that travel to the brain and may promote neuron growth and strengthen connections…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (364+ words) PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance, a metabolic issue where the body doesn't respond well to insulin, leading to increased androgen production and worsening symptoms like irregular periods, acne, and excess hair growth Insulin resistance is a key metabolic…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (291+ words) Actor Rajesh Sharma has clarified that his recent hospitalisation was not because of a bug bite during a movie shoot in Hyderabad Veteran actor Rajesh Sharma has cleared the air about his medical condition that resulted in hospitalisation for several…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (508+ words) Front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) for junk foods in India is gaining momentum following a Supreme Court directive to the FSSAI. Despite years of deliberation, the FSSAI has finally proposed warning labels, though with initial caveats that have drawn criticism. Consumers, via…...