From mosquito bites to major breakthroughs: Doctor shares how we can beat Malaria

As a specialist in infectious diseases and working hand-in-hand with communities all over India, I have witnessed directly how a small mosquito bite can culminate into a life-altering consequence. Malaria, which was previously a seasonal affliction, has now become an insidious public health menace, particularly in our tropical environment with optimal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. … Read more

Love eating chicken? Study links regular consumption with gastrointestinal cancers

While eating chicken, known as lean meat, has long been considered healthier than red meat, a new study shows that regularly eating poultry may lead to early death due to gastrointestinal or digestive system cancers. The study, led by researchers at the National Institute of Gastroenterology, in Italy, is based on an analysis of health-related … Read more

10 visible signs that indicate one might have a high level of stress hormone ‘cortisol’

Stress isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it shows up quietly—through puffy eyes, hair fall, or sudden skin changes. The body is smarter than it gets credit for; it keeps sending signals, especially when the stress hormone cortisol shoots up. Cortisol is important—it keeps the body alert and awake. But when it stays high for too long, … Read more

Looking to reverse the microplastic damage? THESE common fruits and vegetables are your best ally

Microplastics-driven health concerns are growing by the day, with several studies showing how harmful they are – both for the environment and the living organisms. Despite the growing concern, it’s hard to avoid these tiny toxic particles in everyday essentials like tea bags, lipstick, dishwasher detergent, and gum (among many other things). Microplastics are absorbed … Read more