India has made history in medicine with the discovery of a new blood group called CRIB in a 38-year-old woman from Kolar, near Bengaluru. Confirmed after nearly 10 months of global testing, this breakthrough could change the way we think about blood transfusions, rare disorders, and patient safety. What is CRIB? The blood group belongs […]

A large national study (Oxford, Exeter, NCRAS–England; BMJ) brings welcome news: most women treated for early invasive breast cancer face only a small absolute excess risk of a second primary cancer compared with the general population. After 20 years, non-breast second cancers occurred in ~13.6% (mainly uterine, lung, and colorectal) and contralateral breast cancer in […]

Have you ever woken up from a strange or unsettling dream and wondered if it was caused by what you ate the night before? You’re not alone. For centuries, people have linked food and dreams—from folklore to comics like the early 20th-century strip “Dream of the Rarebit Fiend,” where late-night cheese was blamed for bizarre […]

The ketogenic (keto) diet has become a buzzword in recent years. Originally developed to help patients with epilepsy, it is now popular for weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes. But new research from UT Health San Antonio shows that the effects of keto may not be the same for men and women. What the […]

A Major Update After 2017 The 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM guideline marks the first major revision since 2017, with a sharper focus on personalized treatment and risk-stratified management of high blood pressure in adults. These changes reflect advances in research and the growing understanding of how hypertension impacts heart health, brain health, and overall outcomes. Key Changes […]

The Fertility Challenge For women aged 35–42, fertility treatments come with greater challenges. This age group faces a higher risk of chromosomal abnormalities in embryos, which can lead to miscarriages or repeated failed IVF cycles. Despite this, current NICE guidance does not recommend routine use of genetic embryo testing, leaving many women to seek the […]

Why This Matters Resident doctors are the backbone of India’s healthcare system, often working long, exhausting hours to keep hospitals running. However, prolonged duty without adequate rest has raised serious concerns about both doctors’ well-being and patient safety. In response to these challenges, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has issued new duty […]

A Breakthrough for Early Detection Doctors at AIIMS Delhi have developed a nanotechnology-based visual test kit capable of detecting cervical cancer—specifically HPV-driven cases—in under two hours and at a price point of less than ₹100. While traditional diagnostic systems are expensive (machines can cost ₹30 lakh, and tests range between ₹2,000 to ₹6,000), this kit […]