Young Women Having Heart Attacks: In a surprising revelation, a groundbreaking study by the Mayo Clinic has uncovered that over 50% of heart attacks in women under the age of 65 are not caused by the traditional culprit of blocked arteries. Instead, these heart attacks stem from lesser-known conditions that are often overlooked by both…
Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health crises of our time, silently impacting millions of people worldwide. While many are aware of diabetes’ effects on the heart, kidneys, and nerves, its impact on vision is often overlooked. Among these vision-related complications, diabetic retinopathy stands out as the leading cause of vision loss in…
Poor Influenza Vaccine Response Despite Rising Cases: Pune, one of Maharashtra’s most populous districts, is facing an alarming paradox. Even as influenza cases continue to rise steadily, the uptake of the influenza vaccine remains strikingly low. According to official data, Pune district received 13,000 doses of influenza vaccine for high-risk patients this year. However, barely…
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…
