Kerala, often praised for its strong public health systems, is now facing a frightening challenge: brain-eating amoebas. Recent cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), caused by Naegleria and Acanthamoeba, have sparked urgent warnings and preventive efforts. What Is PAM? Why It’s So Dangerous Prevention Is the Best Protection Public Health Response What This Means for […]

Climate change is not just about rising sea levels or heat waves—it’s also quietly shaping human health and development. A new study in PLOS Global Public Health reveals that India’s girls are experiencing shifts in puberty timing, with earlier or delayed onset of menstruation (menarche) linked to climate factors like temperature and humidity. What the […]

When we think of heart disease, the first symptom that comes to mind is usually chest pain. But cardiologists are warning us about a more subtle—and often ignored—signal: persistent fatigue. Why Fatigue Matters What Doctors Want You to Know What This Means for Doctors in India With CVDs on the rise—even among the young—Indian doctors […]

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, and India is witnessing an alarming rise in cases, even among people under 40. The good news is that 80% of CVD deaths are preventable with awareness and timely intervention. One surprising insight is the timing of heart attacks and strokes. Studies show that the […]

India is no longer just a land of culture, spices, and IT talent—it has become the global hub for affordable healthcare. From joint replacements to complex cardiac surgeries, patients from the US, Europe, Africa, and Asia are flying to India to access treatments that are world-class in quality but up to 90% cheaper than elsewhere. […]

Healthcare access in remote India has always been a challenge. But now, an innovative project from the Central Railway’s Bhusawal division is showing how creativity can bring care closer to those who need it most. An abandoned AC three-tier coach has been repurposed into India’s first railway hospital coach, named Rudra. Designed to serve railway […]

We’ve all heard the phrase “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Now, new research proves that when you eat breakfast is just as important as what you eat—especially for healthy aging and longevity. A recent study published in Communications Medicine by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School tracked nearly […]