Health

Many children have suffered from dog bites yet many parents underestimate the serious threat of rabies. This viral infection is usually transmitted through dog bites and scratches and becomes life-threatening once symptoms appear. Dog bites account for 99% of human rabies cases worldwide. Every encounter becomes a potential emergency. Understanding rabies symptoms, accessing timely rabies treatment, and knowing when the anti-rabies vaccine …

Most of the major cancers do not announce themselves loudly but arrive silently without any possible warnings. Gallbladder and bile duct cancers often begin with symptoms that feels normal, digestive discomfort, mild pain, or unexplained fatigue. As these signs are easy to dismiss, many patients visit the doctor only when the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. Early awareness …

Sight is one of our most valued senses, which allows us to connect with the world around us. With age, however, for millions of people, eyesight-related challenges begin with slight blurriness and progressively lead to irreversible vision loss. Among the many age-related eye conditions, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss in patients …

Chemotherapy has several kinds of effects on the body. Common side effects include nausea, exhaustion, altered taste, and decreased appetite. Although there isn’t a single anti-cancer diet, eating the right foods can greatly reduce side effects, promote healing, and improve a patient’s ability to handle treatment. Chemotherapy targets cancer cells that divide quickly. However, it can also impact the brain’s …

Hyderabad, 18 February 2026– India’s Pharma and Life Sciences Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are delivering measurable gains across the drug development value chain, accelerating time‑to‑market and reductions in end‑to‑end R&D costs, according to the report “Making it matter: How GCCs transform capability into end‑patient impact,” developed in collaboration with KPMG in India and UnearthIQ. End-to-end adoption of AI, automation, and …

India-wide release, 18th February 2026: Amrutam, a distinguished Ayurvedic brand, known for its traditional, Ministry of AYUSH-certified formulations, and a dedicated women-first mission, appeared on Shark Tank S2 in 2023. It pitched itself as a malt-based nutrition and preventive wellness brand rooted in classic Ayurvedic formulations. The outcome led to no-deal between the brand and the Sharks. However, this experience on Shark Tank …

Currently, habits such as smoking and prolonged sitting, desk jobs, are no longer just lifestyle issues but major causes of dangerous blood clots, increasing the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and life-threatening pulmonary embolism There is a concern over the growing number of people developing serious blood clots due to smoking and long hours of sitting at desks. Conditions …

A heart attack is a serious health concern, and if frequently fatal. It is critical to allow the heart to heal well, and also to prevent recurrences. Some general principles apply: Moderation is key. Avoid extremes.  Quality / Quantity / Timing of food – all these must improve  Your food intake should not exceed your energy expenditure – make adjustments …

Shifting the focus from cycles to egg numbers 10th February, 2026: There is a rising awareness around egg freezing globally and in India, with the conversation steadily shedding its earlier stigma. From international icons to Indian celebrities openly sharing their fertility journeys, egg freezing is increasingly being spoken about as a choice rather than a taboo. While interest is clearly growing, …

Epilepsy is not uncommon in individuals above 65 years of age. Most of the time seizures are consequent to a multitude of diseases affecting the body and brain. Around twenty percent of seizures in adults occur above the age of 65. Elderly populations require special care in the context of epilepsy as they are prone to falls, injuries and have …