Health

The fitness industry is moving beyond generic diets and one-size-fits-all workout plans. Today, people are looking for structured programs that offer guidance, accountability, personalized support, and sustainable lifestyle changes. From sustainable weight loss frameworks to personalized coaching models, these programs are redefining how people approach health and fitness: 1. Slow Burn Method (SBM) – Building Sustainable Weight Loss Habits Created …

Chandigarh, July 09, 2026: Despite the progress India Inc. has made on diversity and inclusion, one important phase in a woman’s life continues to remain largely invisible in workplaces: menopause. This is not because it is uncommon, but because it lies at the intersection of biology, mental health, and workplace culture, areas that organisations have often struggled to address together, …

India has a salt problem, and it is showing up in the kidneys of people who are far too young for it to be expected. The average Indian consumes between 8 and 11 grams of salt per day, more than double the 5 grams that the World Health Organisation recommends as a daily upper limit. Salt is so embedded in …

Mumbai: With heavy monsoon showers and widespread waterlogging across Mumbai, healthcare experts at Apex Group of Hospitals have urged citizens to remain vigilant against leptospirosis and other water-borne diseases such as gastroenteritis, hepatitis A, typhoid, and diarrhoeal illnesses. Leptospirosis is a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection that spreads through water contaminated with the urine of infected rats and other animals. Flooded streets, open drains, …

For many cancer patients, completing treatment is seen as the finish line, a moment marked by relief, celebration, and hope. Yet while surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or other therapies may come to an end, the journey to recovery often continues long afterwards. Advances in cancer care have enabled more people than ever to survive their diagnosis. As a result, the focus …

India’s public health landscape has evolved significantly over the years. Today, much greater emphasis is placed on preparing for health risks rather than merely reacting to them. However, efforts against vector-borne diseases like dengue and fever continues to be inconsistent with this idea prevention efforts tend to be spontaneous and responsive rather than continuing and preventative. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases kill …

New Delhi, July 06, 2026: Mental health disorders continue to pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that around 280 million people live with depression globally. While effective medications are available, identifying the right treatment often remains a lengthy trial-and-error process, as individuals can respond differently to the same psychiatric medicines. In India, …

Hypertension continues to emerge as a major public health concern in Karnataka, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) revealing a rise in the proportion of adults with elevated blood pressure compared to the previous NFHS-5 survey conducted in 2019-21. Among women aged 15 years and above, 25.1% were found to have elevated blood pressure—defined as systolic pressure …

There are many misconceptions about identifying a boy or girl in fetal stage, which is why awareness is necessary In the context of an expectant mother, the preferences for the baby’s gender vary widely. Some may prefer a boy, whereas others may be wishing for a daughter. There are also parents who may not have any specific preferences. In the …

The kidneys are among the most quietly hardworking organs in the body. Every single day, they filter over 200 litres of blood, regulate fluid balance, control blood pressure, and flush out waste through urine. Most people never think about them until something goes wrong. And that is precisely the problem. Kidney disease earns its reputation as a silent condition because …