Health

You reached for a slice of watermelon on a hot afternoon, and within the hour, your stomach started making decisions you didn’t agree with. If you’ve ever wondered whether watermelon was the reason — or whether it could actually help — you’re asking a more interesting question than you might realize. The answer isn’t simply yes or no. It depends …

The brain is vital to many critical human functions. Nevertheless, several misunderstandings about brain health prevail. When people hold on to these untruths, they may ignore some symptoms, postpone treatment, or apply inefficient techniques. For this reason, it is vital to know what the science says regarding this. Memory loss is a normal part of ageing It is common to …

Neurological disorders now the leading cause of disability worldwide India reports nearly 1.25 million new stroke cases every year Many patients reach advanced hospitals only after paralysis or severe neurological damage Early recognition and timely treatment can prevent lifelong disability Hyderabad, July 21, 2026: Neurological disorders have emerged as the leading cause of disability worldwide, with more than 3.4 billion people, over 40% of …

Liver disease is more common in India than most people realise, and two of its most prevalent forms are frequently confused with each other, not just by patients but sometimes in casual medical conversation. Fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis are distinct conditions with different causes, different trajectories, and different management approaches, and understanding the difference matters for anyone who …

In India, there has been a long quest for universal eye health, which has been a race against reaching the daunting last mile. While metropolitan hubs boast world-class ophthalmic infrastructure, nearly 20% of the world’s blind population resides in the country, with a significant concentration in rural pockets where the nearest secondary care center might be a day’s journey away. …

The approval comes at a critical time for public health, as reported dengue cases in India have increased 11-fold in the past two decades QDENGA is now approved in 43 countries, including India, with more than 32 million doses distributed globally through public and private programs to date Designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes, QDENGA can be …

– Attributed to Dr. Arjun Srivatsa, Director & HOD – Institute of Brain and Spine, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Our most powerful tool is simply knowing what to look for. Because the brain controls everything we do, a tumor can show up in ways that are easy to confuse with normal stress or fatigue. We want everyone to look out …

Every monsoon brings with it more than just cooler temperatures. Fluctuating water quality, increased sediment, microbial contamination, and changing TDS levels can all impact the quality of water entering our homes. As a result, this season is often the ideal time to evaluate whether your existing purifier is equipped to handle these challenges. Today’s premium water purifiers are evolving beyond basic filtration, …

Mumbai: The abrupt withdrawal of the monsoon, followed by soaring temperatures and high humidity, is creating challenging health conditions across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Medical experts warn that these sudden weather fluctuations can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, viral infections, respiratory illnesses, stomach infections, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, particularly among children, senior citizens, and people with …

When a child complains of pain while urinating, wets the bed repeatedly, or makes too many trips to the bathroom, parents tend to reach for familiar explanations. Some of those explanations are accurate. Many are not. Misconceptions about urinary problems in children are extremely common, and some of them lead to delayed treatment, unnecessary anxiety, or worse, conditions that quietly …