The Central Government is preparing to launch a nationwide fitness and preventive healthcare campaign to tackle the rising burden of non communicable diseases (NCDs), following fresh data showing a sharp increase in lifestyle related illnesses across the country. The initiative is expected to promote physical
Dr. Kammiti Varuntez Consultant Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon KIMS Saveera, Anantapur. A tiny cut, a blister from new footwear, a thorn prick, or a crack in the heel may seem harmless. But for a person living with diabetes, these small injuries can become life changing if ignored.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an advanced Placenta on Chip platform that replicates the human placental barrier, offering a powerful new tool to study foetal development, maternal health and the safety of medicines used during pregnancy. The innovation is
What was meant to be a peaceful return home after an evening walk turned into a terrifying ordeal for a 75-year-old Bhagwani Singh, a resident of Lower Parel, when strong winds sweeping through her high rise apartment triggered a scary accident. As she paused at
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its crackdown on misleading food labelling by issuing show-cause notices to Lotte India Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd., and Kubera Foods, alleging that several products carried front-of-pack claims that could mislead
Even mild abnormalities in heart function may be associated with tissue damage in brain regions responsible for memory and cognition, potentially increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. The findings provide fresh evidence of the close relationship between cardiovascular health and
A significant proportion of Indians aged above 50 years continue to remain underinsured despite having health insurance, exposing them to substantial financial risks during medical emergencies, according to a new analysis of more than one lakh health insurance policyholders. The findings highlight that inadequate coverage,
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an innovative "placenta on chip" platform, a breakthrough biomedical technology designed to improve the understanding of foetal development, maternal health and pregnancy related complications. The microfluidic device replicates the structure and function of the
Student led innovation uses Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and NLP to deliver real time nutrition insights from food images In a significant step toward combining Artificial Intelligence with healthcare and wellness, students from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at East Point College of Engineering
Dr Pradeep.Kumar D, Senior Consultant Cardiology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Hypertension continues to emerge as a major public health concern in Karnataka, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) revealing a rise in the proportion of adults with elevated blood pressure compared to the
