Health

Mitochondrial‑derived peptides (MDPs) represent an emerging class of ultra‑short peptides encoded within the mitochondrial genome. Among the most studied are Humanin, MOTS‑c, and small Humanin‑like peptides (SHLPs). Studies suggest that these micro‑peptides may act as inter-organellar messengers, retrograde signaling molecules, and modulators of cellular homeostasis. This article presents an original synthesis of real scientific findings and explores how these compounds …

As we go about achieving meaningful things and inventing new technology and solutions, there is something that people are forgetting in this daily hustle. The rush for competition and money is making them ignore the most precious value in human life – ‘the body’. From kids to adults, everyone is so invested and busy that it has led to significant …

Dr Nipun Sharma,CEO, TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship Across India, state governments are taking bold steps to enhance employability and prepare a workforce equipped for future industry demands. With a strong focus on ease of doing business, industrialisation, and attracting foreign investments, states are investing in creating a skilled talent pool by linking skilling programs directly to market requirements and embedding practical, …

About 10% of lung cancer cases are now caused by air pollution BENGALURU / Nov 6, 2025: Prolonged exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of developing lung cancer in many ways. Air pollution can contain chemicals like benzene which can produce cancer. The particles inhaled can also irritate the lung chronically, leading to cancer. The smoke particles in …

When a woman feels a lump or a young mother notices an odd change in her breast, alarm sets in, not just from the possibility of cancer, but from uncertainty. Breast cancer is often believed as a disease that strikes later in life. Yet in India, more women under 50 are being diagnosed with breast cancer, many still in the …

BY: St. George’s University India, 06 November, 2025: Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer impacting men around the world and a key focus for Men’s Health Awareness Month in November.  According to statistics, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among Indian men after oral cancer and a major cause of cancer-related deaths. In 2022, India recorded over 42,000 …

When you get older, it’s only natural to want to age in your home and remain as independent as possible. And while this might not be feasible for some, for others, with a few small changes and adaptations, being able to remain at home isn’t just possible, it’s the perfect place to stay. But what changes can you make so …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept confined to science fiction; it is the quiet revolution transforming the very fabric of modern medicine. Across the globe, AI-driven systems are augmenting the skills of physicians, accelerating diagnosis, personalizing treatment, and reimagining patient care with a level of precision that was once unimaginable. The marriage of human empathy with machine …

In India, where the burden of diabetes is rising steadily, one less-talked-about complication is taking root: the impact of elevated blood sugar levels on fertility. Both men and women are seeing how diabetes and its underlying metabolic disturbances can quietly undermine their ability to conceive, often before they realise it. A growing concern The prevalence of diabetes in India has soared in recent decades.  At the same time, …

30.10.2025: In the recent years, doctors have noticed a substantial increase in male infertility cases. Historically, the average sperm count has dropped significantly from approximately 113 million/ml in 1940, to 66 million/ml in 1990. Studies show that from the year 2000 onwards there is an average global decline in sperm count of approximately 2.64% per year. Male factors now account …