Doctors may soon be able to spot fatty liver disease long before it causes any health problems. A new study shows that a simple blood test can predict your risk of this disease up to 16 years before symptoms appear. The test looks for five special proteins in the blood. Researchers say it was 84 … Read more
The US may be on the brink of a major measles resurgence as vaccination rates continue to fall across several states, according to a new study. A team of US-based researchers from the universities of Stanford, Baylor, Rice, and Texas used a simulation model to assess the importation and dynamic spread of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases … Read more
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
Young children with chronic conditions are more likely to be hospitalised for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) than healthy children, according to a new study on Friday. The study led by researchers from the University of British Columbia in Canada showed that toddlers with chronic conditions are hospitalised for RSV at twice the rate of healthy … Read more
The fact that sleep is extremely important for our health is an understatement. We all know that deep sleep repairs our body, improves immunity, betters our cognitive function, and helps the body relax. However, while a lot of stress has been placed on the number of hours you should sleep for (7-8), not much is … Read more
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
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
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
A 40-year-old woman who splits her time between North Carolina and the US Virgin Islands claims ChatGPT helped detect her hidden cancer after doctors initially misdiagnosed her symptoms as rheumatoid arthritis and acid reflux. Lauren Bannon turned to the AI chatbot when doctors dismissed her rapid weight loss and severe stomach pains, leading to the … Read more
Most of us love guavas — the sweet, slightly tangy fruit that is super rich in vitamin C and can be a hero ingredient in many juices and jams. But what’s quietly stealing the spotlight now is guava leaf tea, which is slowly gaining fame due to its healing superpowers. From easing digestion to helping … Read more