health

Delhi, Mar 09: On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Early.Fit, a doctor-led weight-loss platform, released a podcast in partnership with Novo Nordisk to raise awareness around obesity. India has the third-largest obese population in the world, and the podcast aims to sensitise people around this growing public health crisis. The podcast features two…

  The campus aims to train 100,000 yoga teachers annually through structured yogic education Bengaluru, India | Mar 09— Akshar Yoga Kendraa has announced the launch of PURANTHA, a Himalayan-origin centre dedicated to advanced yoga and spiritual science. Conceptualised under the vision of Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, the new campus has been developed near Kempegowda…

Washington, Mar 6: Teens who frequently lash out at others may face lasting physical health consequences later in life, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The study found that aggressive behavior in early adolescence is linked to faster biological aging and higher body mass index  by age 30. “This study highlights the…

  Mar 04: The continuous movement of the vocal cords weakens and eventually stops as laryngeal cancer progresses. Researchers have, for the first time, discovered that restoring cellular vibration reduces the aggressiveness of advanced vocal cord cancer. When cancer cells were exposed to sound-wave vibration, a protein that promotes cancer growth and severity decreased.…

A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that participation in emergency department-based clinical trials delivers substantial benefits that extend far beyond improved patient outcomes. The study, co-led by Gail D’Onofrio, MD, MS, Albert E. Kent Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, offers compelling evidence that clinical research can be…

By:- Ms Meenakshi S K, Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital A robust immune system relies on a constant intake of vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and natural plant compounds. Of all the food sources, fruits are the richest in these nutrients that support immune system the most. Having different types of seasonal fruits as the daily diet…

Researchers have discovered and characterized at the atomic level a mechanism that enables bacterial pathogens—including hospital bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa—to assemble antibiotic-resistant three-dimensional (3D) biofilms. These findings open a new avenue for developing therapies against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections by targeting the biofilm assembly.  Many pathogenic bacteria form 3D biofilms to protect themselves from the immune system, antibiotic treatments, and drying on environmental surfaces. Some of the most…

Bengaluru, Feb 25: Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road, one of central Bengaluru’s most trusted tertiary care institutions, marked 35 years of dedicated healthcare service to the city with a grand milestone celebration held at The Chancery Pavilion Hotel, Bengaluru. The event was attended by nearly 300 guests, including doctors, senior leadership, staff, patients and well-wishers.…

Chennai, Feb 25: The Universal Health Code – presented as the world’s first comprehensive “owner’s manual” for the human body, was launched here today. Spanning nearly 300 pages, the book carries the collective wisdom of 50 leading experts from diverse specialisations, all 1984 batchmates of Madras Medical College. The first copies of the book…

Delhi, Feb 24: As the tax filing season intensifies across India, Apollo Diagnostics has announced the launch of its specialized “Tax Saver” health package. Designed to bridge the gap between financial planning and physical well-being, this initiative offers working professionals a strategic way to optimize their tax liabilities while prioritizing preventive healthcare. The comprehensive package…