India’s Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, was a landmark step toward ensuring equality, dignity, and opportunities for people living with disabilities. Yet, almost a decade later, debates continue about which conditions deserve legal recognition as disabilities under this framework. Recently, a high-powered interdepartmental committee reviewed proposals to add nine new medical conditions […]

Modern medicine is moving from a “one-size-fits-all” approach to personalized healthcare, where treatments are tailored to each patient’s unique genetic makeup. Exciting new research by IIT Madras in collaboration with Danish scientists has uncovered how genetic variants can act like switches, unlocking hidden metabolic pathways that directly influence diseases like cancer and diabetes. This discovery […]

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared conditions of our time. It slowly robs people of memory, independence, and quality of life. While genetics play a strong role—especially for those carrying the APOE4 gene variant—a new study brings hope: the Mediterranean diet may help protect the brain, even in people at higher genetic risk. […]

In a country where healthcare needs are rapidly rising, thousands of foreign medical graduates (FMGs) are struggling to find a fair place in India’s healthcare system. Despite their training, investment, and dedication, many FMGs are unable to practice—a reality that not only impacts them personally but also contributes to India’s ongoing shortage of doctors. The […]

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects movement and quality of life. Patients often face symptoms like tremors, stiffness, slowed movement, and challenges with balance. But new research from CMC Vellore shows that something as simple and accessible as cycling can bring remarkable improvements to patients living with Parkinson’s. This discovery is not just […]

Pregnancy is a crucial period where the health of both mother and child is at stake. A new study from the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, published in the International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, shines light on a growing concern—hyperglycemia in pregnancy (HIP) among Indian women. The research emphasizes that preventing diabetes during […]

If you’ve ever noticed your knee making crackling or grinding sounds after surgery, you’re not alone. Known as knee crepitus, these sounds are especially common in patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). A recent study published in Arthritis Care & Research sheds light on what these noises really mean for recovery. For doctors […]

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in India, with millions at risk due to unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles, and stress. A recent study co-authored by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health offers encouraging news: just three small lifestyle changes—a Mediterranean-style diet, moderate physical activity, and professional weight-loss support—reduced the risk […]