New study has shown that the total number of people suffering from chronic kidney disease in India in 2023 stood at 138 million
Category: Health & Fitness
Small steps, big impact! 3,000 steps a day could delay Alzheimer’s by years
Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease among people at heightened risk, according to a new study
Living here could save your life in the next pandemic, data suggests
A new global report warns that inequality is increasing the world’s vulnerability to pandemics
Exposure to artificial light at night may significantly increase heart disease and stroke risk, study finds
New research has revealed that exposure to light at night may significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure and stroke, even when traditional risk factors are accounted for.
Cardio workouts may protect brain from effects of high-fat, high-sugar diets
Researchers focused on how voluntary running affected rats that were fed a Western-style diet rich in high-fat and high-sugar foods. The findings showed that regular exercise helped reverse depression-like behaviours caused by the unhealthy diet.
Indian generic medicine scores big win, as cheaper oral SMA drug promises relief
The Swiss company Roche, maker of the oral SMA drug Risdiplam (marketed as Evrysdi), priced at more than INR Rs 6 lakh per bottle, had gone to the Supreme Court with a petition to challenge a Delhi High Court order in favour of the Indian company Natco, which has a generic version that costs about INR 16,000 per bottle.
WHO warns lead exposure remains major global health threat
Despite being entirely preventable, lead poisoning continues to impact millions worldwide, causing severe health and economic consequences.
Maldives becomes world’s first nation to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B.
One in 10 doctors and nurses in Europe experiences suicidal thoughts, says WHO survey
One in 10 doctors and nurses in Europe experience suicidal thoughts, a new survey carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe showed.
Researchers link gut microbiome to brain chemistry and mental health
A team of scientists from the University of South Australia has found strong evidence that changes in the gut microbiome — the community of trillions of bacteria and other microbes in the digestive system — can directly influence brain chemistry and behaviour.
