Health is a vital aspect of life. It encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. Good health promotes productivity and quality of life. Access to healthcare services is essential. Nutrition and exercise play significant roles. Public health initiatives aim to prevent diseases. Mental health awareness is growing. A healthy population contributes to a nation's progress. Overall, health is fundamental for individual and societal development.
Type-5 diabetes is gaining attention as a malnutrition-related form of diabetes. This condition affects primarily young and thin adults in low- and middle-income countries. The recent designation of...
Vitamin D deficiency is increasingly recognised as a serious public health issue in India. A recent report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms regarding the urgent need for new antifungal drugs and diagnostics. This concern is particularly pressing in low- and middle-income countries...
Foetal abnormalities, also known as congenital disorders, affect approximately 6% of newborns globally. These conditions can lead to severe health risks, developmental delays, and even stillbirths. The World...
Tuberculosis (TB) remains health issue worldwide. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb). Recently, global health organisations reported around 1.5 million deaths annually due to TB....
India has one of the highest poverty rates in the world. Approximately 22% of its population lives below the poverty line. This condition affects millions, leading to various...
Recent developments in India's healthcare system have brought into light the need for reform in the regulation of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) drugs....
Scrub typhus is health issue affecting rural populations in India. A recent study revealed that this infection is a leading cause of hospitalisations for fever. Conducted by the...
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, aged 22, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Paris. His family delayed the announcement of his death, which was attributed to POLG mitochondrial...
The 100-day intensified tuberculosis (TB) elimination campaign commenced on December 7, 2024. This initiative targeted 455 intervention districts across 33 States and Union Territories in India. Its primary...
