Health & Fitness

Late diagnoses and high costs are driving cases of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) -- an aggressive form of blood and bone marrow cancer, said health experts. After the US and China, India reportedly had the highest number of cases of...

People with autism could be four times more likely to develop Parkinson`s disease later in life, according to a study among Swedish population. Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder affecting thought processes and social behaviour. It is diagnosed in early childhood,...

Love to drink sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, fruit juice, or energy and sports drinks? They may raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study. However, dietary sugars consumed in or added to nutrient-dense foods, such...

Central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk than total body fat, particularly in women, according to a study on Tuesday, reinforcing the role of weight management in psoriasis care. Psoriasis is a chronic...

Even as Mumbai`s monsoon season is underway, the importance of eating the right foods is also necessary because it can also prevent food poisoning.  During this time, it is also important to strengthen one`s immunity to be able to fight...

The monsoon season brings with it a variety of sicknesses that not only include the viral fever but also leptospirosis and chikungunya, apart from malaria and dengue, amid the possibility of people getting affected by Covid looming large over the...

Amid the surging number of cancer cases in women, a new study on Tuesday found its association with increasing global warming conditions. In the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, scientists found that global warming in the...

The recent directive by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to install "Sugar Boards" in schools is an essential public health measure that also aligns with global nutrition goals, said health experts on Tuesday. Amid increasing cases of diabetes...

Covid-19 infections are increasing in India but there is nothing to worry about as these are not severe, Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl said on Monday. Bahl also assured that the government is actively monitoring...