For most people, eating a plate of pasta means one thing—a spike in blood sugar. But what happens when your sugar levels suddenly drop instead? That’s exactly what puzzled doctors when a young patient reported dizziness and low glucose readings after eating red pasta—a mix of noodles, vegetables, and tomato sauce. This unusual case reminds […]

For decades, aspirin has been the go-to antiplatelet drug in the prevention of heart attacks and strokes. It earned its reputation as a “wonder drug” for cardiovascular disease prevention. But new research suggests the tide may be turning. At the recent European Society of Cardiology Congress, a major meta-analysis revealed that clopidogrel (Plavix) is 14% […]

A recent viral video has sparked widespread concern by suggesting that unusual food cravings may be early signs of cancer. While the topic has captured public attention, medical experts urge caution. Cravings can sometimes coincide with underlying health conditions—but they are not definitive symptoms of cancer. A 2022 review in the International Journal of Environmental […]

When most people think of weight loss, they imagine it’s all about willpower, dieting, and hitting the gym. But science tells us a different story. Weight loss is far more complex—shaped by biology, genetics, environment, and social factors that go beyond self-discipline. For doctors and healthcare professionals, understanding this complexity is essential for guiding patients […]

The air we breathe keeps us alive—but when it’s laced with smoke, it quietly damages our health. Most people associate smoking with harm to the smoker, but few realize that the danger extends far beyond the person holding the cigarette. Second-hand smoke (SHS)—the toxic mix of smoke released from burning tobacco products and exhaled by […]

Even after vaccines and antivirals, COVID-19 continues to remind us it’s far from over. The reason? The virus behind it, SARS-CoV-2, is a master at adapting—finding new ways to enter, replicate, and spread inside human cells. Now, scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered something game-changing: dozens of human proteins that the virus hijacks to complete […]

India just took a bold step by slapping a 40% GST on sugary drinks, placing them in the same category as alcohol and tobacco. The message is clear: sugar is no longer just a lifestyle choice—it’s a public health menace. And yet, in the very same breath, Indian sweets—gulab jamuns, kaju katlis, rasgullas, and laddus—have […]