Hearing loss is a growing but often overlooked health problem in India. More than 60 million Indians live with significant hearing impairment, affecting people from children to the elderly. Unlike vision problems, which are quickly noticed and treated, hearing loss is often ignored until the damage becomes severe. For doctors, this crisis is a reminder […]

Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks—and for good reason. Studies indicate that moderate coffee consumption can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease, and even cognitive decline. But here’s the catch: adding sugar, flavored syrups, and heavy cream can undo many of these health benefits. For doctors in […]

A new two-stage microneedle (“microarray”) pimple patch may speed up clearance of inflammatory acne lesions—without pain, and with high patient satisfaction. In a small human study, treated pimples shrank dramatically by day 3 and cleared by day 7. The platform uses arrowhead-shaped spikes that “lock” into the skin, then dissolve to deliver antibacterial (day 1) […]

India is seeing more heart attacks in younger adults, including people who “look fit.” Recent reports point to undiagnosed hypertension, early diabetes, high trans-fat intake, rising obesity, pollution, and sedentary routines as key contributors. For clinicians, the message is clear: fitness on the outside doesn’t guarantee a healthy heart inside. What’s really happening inside a […]

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 […]