Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in India, with millions at risk due to unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles, and stress. A recent study co-authored by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health offers encouraging news: just three small lifestyle changes—a Mediterranean-style diet, moderate physical activity, and professional weight-loss support—reduced the risk […]

A new study published in BMC Oral Health suggests that problematic internet use (PIU) and unhealthy lifestyle habits are linked to multiple dental caries in children. Dental caries (tooth decay) is a major health concern among school-going children worldwide. This research highlights the need for better lifestyle choices and controlled screen time to protect children’s […]

From robotic surgery to remote diagnostics, India is entering a new phase where robotics could become a healthcare tool across multiple medical specialities. Robotic technology is increasingly moving beyond the operating room. According to Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, robotics could become an important tool across medicine, covering diagnostics, […]

A Hidden Risk for Cardiovascular Health Heart disease does not always begin with obvious symptoms. A large new study involving nearly 480,000 adults in the UK has found that chronic inflammation may be associated with structural changes in the heart years before major cardiovascular problems become apparent. Researchers from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences […]

A New Concern for Heart Health A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that greater exposure to light during nighttime is associated with potentially harmful changes in heart structure and function. Researchers found that people exposed to higher levels of nighttime light had signs of cardiac remodelling, including changes in the […]

Obesity Is More Than a Lifestyle Issue Health experts are calling for a major shift in how India understands and manages obesity. A joint expert document prepared by the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) and the Endocrine Society of India (ESI) describes obesity as a chronic disease requiring timely recognition, scientific treatment […]

A Shift From Treatment to Prevention Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has described preventive healthcare as the future model of India’s healthcare system, highlighting changing disease patterns, rising treatment costs and the country’s ageing population. He stressed that healthcare should not focus only on treating diseases after they appear, but should increasingly emphasise prevention, early detection, […]

Supreme Court Raises Public Health Concerns The Supreme Court has strongly questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over the delay in introducing mandatory front of pack warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. The court stressed that the issue concerns public health and consumer awareness. The […]