Health

Stem cells are attracting attention as a key element in future medicine, satisfying the desire to live a healthier life with the possibility that they can regenerate tissue damaged or degenerated by disease or ageing. Stem cells are defined as undifferentiated cells that can replicate and differentiate into various tissue cells. Stem cells, commonly encountered in clinical or preclinical stages, …

In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the way people discuss weight loss and diabetes treatment. The medications which doctors developed to treat Type 2 diabetes now serve as common treatments for both obesity and metabolic disorders. The rapid increase in their use has caused people to refer to them as “miracle drugs.” The question remains whether they represent …

The festival of colours can negatively impact your hair in a variety of ways. Here is what a doctor recommends for safeguarding your hair, the necessary precautions to take, and vital hair safety tips. Holi may be the festival of colours, but for your hair, it often becomes the festival of consequences. Every year, as soon as the colours settle …

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 …

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 …

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 …