Health

Today’s Gen Z is navigating a food environment shaped by convenience, social media influence, fast-food accessibility and irregular lifestyles. While they may appear health-conscious on the surface, many are unknowingly dealing with nutritional deficiencies, poor eating patterns and long-term metabolic risks. As per reports, the intake of ultra-processed foods in India has climbed from USD 900 million in 2006 up …

You finish a meal and feel like you swallowed a rock. The bloating starts. Maybe there’s a dull heaviness, a sluggishness that makes you want to lie down. You tell yourself it’s just a heavy meal. But when it happens most days — after different kinds of food, at different times — it stops being about what you ate. It …

Summer brings longer days and vibrant energy, but for many couples planning for a family, the rising temperatures and shifts in lifestyle can introduce unexpected challenges. While discussions around fertility often focus on medical milestones and ovulation cycles, environmental factors, specifically extreme heat, hydration, and changes in nutritional patterns play a significant role in reproductive health. As temperatures soar, particularly …

The term PCOS is mostly focused on ovarian conditions. It is a misnomer as there are no ovarian cysts. The polycystic appearance are actually multiple follicles produced by ovaries in response to hormonal imbalance. Even though PCOS has effect on multiple organ systems by derranging hormones and metabolism, the term was focussing only on the changes in the ovaries. This …

For generations, pregnancy advice in Indian households has revolved around one familiar phrase: “eat for two.” While often shared with care and concern, this belief oversimplifies one of the most important pillars of maternal and fetal health. Pregnancy is not merely about eating more; it is about eating right. At a time when India is witnessing a rise in gestational …

Healthy living is often associated with balanced meals, regular exercise, and mindful habits. Yet one important aspect of wellness frequently goes unnoticed: the beverages we consume every day. While nutrition discussions often focus on food, what we drink also plays a significant role in supporting hydration, energy levels, mood, and overall well-being. Think about your day. You probably start with …

Remote work has changed the lives and work of millions of people, permanently. It is flexible and convenient but poses an increasing and often overlooked health issue: increased cardiovascular risk in the remote worker. Companies are still investing money at digital wellness platforms that track steps, sleep, stress and daily activity. But many of these tools are built to increase …

Brain tumours can have a dramatic impact on an individual’s health and quality of life; but sadly, in India, many brain tumours are at an advanced stage by the time that they are diagnosed with a brain tumour. This presents challenges when it comes to treating the brain tumour and it may also impact the ultimate outcome of the treatment …

Jalandhar, June 07, 2026: Brain tumors are among the most feared neurological conditions, and many people have misconceptions around them, which makes people hesitant to get help when they should. Even though we’ve made great progress in spotting and treating these tumors, false information is still out there. Getting the facts helps us detect problems early, find the right care, …

Amritsar, June 07, 2026: A 42-year-old patient was presented to Fortis Escorts Hospital Amritsar with drowsiness, headache and left side weakness of upper and lower limbs. A scan performed revealed massive tumor on right of the brain. There was a history of mild headaches with occasional vomiting for last 8 weeks. An MRI scan was done immediately, which diagnosed large …