The Gut-Brain Reckoning: India is at a critical juncture in its public health journey. While conversations around mental health awareness have gained unprecedented traction, there remains a hidden factor threatening to undermine these strides: the rampant overuse of antibiotics. Traditionally, antibiotics have been hailed as miracle drugs, saving countless lives from infectious diseases. However, in…
How AI is Helping Healthcare Experts: Artificial intelligence (AI) is making steady inroads into healthcare, but not always in the flashy, headline-grabbing ways people expect. In addiction treatment, AI is being applied quietly and practically—helping clinicians save time, identify relapse risks earlier, and ultimately give patients more focused, human-centered care. Addiction recovery is a deeply…
Women Face 45% Higher Mortality Risk: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting both men and women. However, new research reveals that women face disproportionately higher risks when prescribed beta-blockers after a heart attack (myocardial infarction, MI), especially if they have preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)….
US Prostate Cancer Rates: Prostate cancer, long considered one of the most common cancers affecting men, is back in the spotlight as new data reveals a disturbing trend in the United States. According to a recent report from the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer cases have surged sharply over the past decade, reversing years of…
Fast Food Addiction: In today’s digital-first world, food is no longer something you plan, prepare, or wait for. Instead, with a few taps on your smartphone, a pizza, burger, or fried chicken bucket can arrive at your doorstep within minutes. For many Indians—particularly urban youth—this convenience has turned fast food into a daily routine rather…
Barriers of Lung Cancer Screening Participation: Lung cancer remains the most common and deadliest cancer worldwide, accounting for 2.5 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths in 2022. Despite remarkable advancements in cancer treatment, survival rates remain poor, largely because most patients are diagnosed at later stages of the disease. Early detection is crucial, and…
Personal Health Large Language Model: The rise of large language models (LLMs) has transformed industries ranging from law to education, and healthcare is now at the forefront of this revolution. While LLMs like GPT and Gemini have already demonstrated impressive performance in clinical question answering, diagnosis assistance, and psychological support, their potential in personalized health…
Mental Health of Adolescents: Adolescence is a defining phase of life that shapes an individual’s future health and well-being. During the ages of 10–19, young people experience significant physical, emotional, and social changes that influence their development. Unfortunately, these years are also marked by increased vulnerability to mental health conditions, with global statistics showing that…
The Health Benefits of CBD: Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, has become one of the most widely discussed natural supplements in recent years. Derived from the cannabis plant, CBD is often praised for its potential to ease a variety of health concerns — ranging from chronic pain and anxiety to sleep disorders and even…
