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While explaining colors to a blind person may seem like an impossible task, there are special techniques that can make it work It is true that our eyes are the most important sensory organs of our body. However, for a person born without vision or with very limited sight, it does not mean the end of the road. When it …

We breathe nearly 20,000 times a day, yet most of us are breathing incorrectly. And that matters more than we realise. A significant proportion of modern lifestyle disorders have a strong psychosomatic component. This does not mean diseases are imaginary. It means chronic stress and emotional overload significantly influence their onset, progression, and severity. At the centre of this is …

Every year on the 24th of March, World Tuberculosis Day is observed to remind the world of the pressing need to eradicate one of the oldest infectious diseases. India’s fight against tuberculosis assumes greater importance on this day. India accounts for the largest burden of tuberculosis in the world. The theme for the global fight against tuberculosis in 2026 is “Yes! We …

India faces a mounting glaucoma crisis, with over 12 million cases, yet, concerningly so, 90% remain undiagnosed until irreversible vision loss occurs. As the third leading cause of blindness globally and second worldwide, glaucoma demands scalable, sustainable solutions amid resource constraints, an ageing population, and environmental pressures. Healthcare contributes 4.4-5% to global GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions, and ophthalmology’s high-volume outpatient …

— Healthy lifestyle along with balanced diet, abstinence from smoking and maintaining cough etiquette are important – March 24this World TB Day Chandigarh, March 23, 2026: Tuberculosis is the 13th leading cause of death across the world and claims several lives every year. In India, While the TB incidence has dropped by 21% since 2015, faster than the global average, it remains …

Rapid internet use by children led to a dramatic increase in usage among young Indian citizens, resulting in many Indian parents searching for reliable solutions to help protect their children online and offline. As children are being exposed to more digital content than ever, modern-day parents want to do whatever they can to raise their children responsibly and provide them …

For many families, epilepsy is a daily reality rather than merely a medical word. A child who abruptly stops talking during class. An adult who worries about having a seizure at work. A parent who is always concerned about what will happen next. Although epilepsy causes worry and mental strain, it’s crucial to keep in mind that it’s a neurological …

Driven by government programs and private sector innovation, India’s healthcare journey is ripe with opportunity to leapfrog longstanding barriers through digital transformation. Landmark initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aim to create a unified digital healthcare infrastructure, integrating over 73 crore health accounts and connecting millions of healthcare providers across the public and private sectors. [1] However, around 80% of …

Due to shortage of cooking gas, the government is encouraging people to shift to piped gas connection As you may already be aware, the conflict in the Middle East has disrupted oil and gas supplies in a significant manner. Countries like India are hugely impacted, as there is heavy dependence on imports. The government is taking various steps to manage …

Health needs are changing across Indian households. Rising medical costs, lifestyle-related conditions, and greater awareness after the past health crises have pushed families to look closely at how they protect themselves. As a result, health insurance for families is evolving. If you are planning to buy cover or review your existing policy, it is important to understand the following trends …