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Maternal health has always been a cornerstone of healthcare, yet India continues to face the challenge of reducing maternal mortality. Despite progress, 88 mothers still die for every 100,000 live births in India. But now, technology is stepping in to lend a helping hand—artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to make maternal care safer and […]

When patients visit us, they often expect advice on medicines, tests, or treatments. But sometimes, the biggest influence on their health is much simpler: their diet. A new study from Chiba University has added another layer to this truth—it suggests that a high-fat diet (HFD) can actually harm memory and brain function. What Did the […]

Soft drinks are everywhere—our patients drink them, our families drink them, and sometimes, we grab one ourselves during a busy clinic day. But recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has added another reason to pause before opening that fizzy can: a possible link between soft drink consumption and depression. What […]

The war against drug-resistant bacteria—so-called superbugs—has reached a critical point. Traditional antibiotics are losing effectiveness, and infections once easily treatable are now life-threatening. But in an exciting twist, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping scientists re-engineer an old weapon: bacteriophages, viruses that naturally attack bacteria. Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute have demonstrated that […]

For years, finasteride has been marketed as a simple cosmetic fix for hair loss. But beneath its promise of restored confidence lies a troubling reality—emerging evidence shows the drug may carry severe psychiatric side effects, including depression, anxiety, and even suicide. A new review published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry by Prof. Mayer Brezis […]

For cancer patients, the hospital chair often feels like a battlefield—the IV lines, the beeping machines, the long hours of fear and fatigue. But what if, in those very moments, a patient could be transported to a temple in Shirdi, a forest trail, or even the snow-capped Himalayas? That is the promise of Virtual Reality […]

At the Aaj Tak Health Summit, experts delivered a powerful reminder: loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. This startling comparison underlines how mental health challenges are silently shaping lives in India—especially in workplaces, schools, and homes. Key Takeaways from Experts What Does It Mean for Doctors in India? At The Doctorpreneur […]

When it comes to fractures, we often focus on age, bone mineral density (BMD), or lifestyle factors like diet and exercise. But new research shows that your family history might play an equally critical role. A large meta-analysis published in Osteoporosis International reveals that having a parent or sibling with a history of fractures significantly […]