Eating only during daytime may prevent heart problems due to night shift: Study

Eating only during daytime may prevent heart problems due to night shift: Study

While shift work is a known risk factor for cardiovascular events, a new study on Tuesday showed that eating only during the daytime may prevent the risks. Sleep timing has been a major area of focus, but researchers from Mass...
Maternal diabetes may raise child`s risk of neurodevelopmental disorders: Study

Maternal diabetes may raise child`s risk of neurodevelopmental disorders: Study

A large study of 56·1 million pregnancies, published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology on Tuesday, has reinforced the link between maternal diabetes and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers from the Central...
Chronic loneliness triples risk of early death in middle-aged women: Study

Chronic loneliness triples risk of early death in middle-aged women: Study

A study published on Monday revealed for the first time a causal link between chronic loneliness and early death among middle-aged Australian women. Researchers analysed two decades of data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women`s Health, involving over 57,000...
Hypertension and diabetes among top concerns for Indians in 2024: Report

Hypertension and diabetes among top concerns for Indians in 2024: Report

In 2024, patients consulted doctors for lifestyle diseases an average of 4.1 times, seeing a rise from 3.4 in 2023. While the search highlights a growing trend, the search for hypertension, diabetes, cardiology and weight management were the top concerns...
Preconception counselling: Docs explain why it is a critical step in pregnancy

Preconception counselling: Docs explain why it is a critical step in pregnancy

Women often tend to face various health challenges during pregnancy, ranging from nutritional deficiencies to complications such as gestational diabetes and hypertension. These issues can be prevented or managed with proper planning before pregnancy. While there are many ways that...
40-yr-old suffering from Parkison`s finds new hope with life-changing procedure

40-yr-old suffering from Parkison`s finds new hope with life-changing procedure

A 40-year-old man struggling with severe tremors and involuntary movements due to Parkinson’s Disease has found new hope after a life-changing procedure. His condition had worsened to the point where medications were no longer effective, leading to drug-induced dyskinesia that...
World Health Day 2025: Check theme, history, significance and other details

World Health Day 2025: Check theme, history, significance and other details

World Health Day, observed annually on April 7, is a global initiative spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), that aims to draw attention to key health issues concerning the world and emphasise the importance of preventive care. With increased awareness,...
Good food, sleep, exercise essential for healthy living: Health Ministry

Good food, sleep, exercise essential for healthy living: Health Ministry

Good food, sleep, and exercise are crucial for better health, said the government on Monday on World Health Day. World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 every year. The theme this year is Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures. “This #WorldHealthDay,...
World Health Day: Expert insights on ADHD diagnosis, impact & treatment options

World Health Day: Expert insights on ADHD diagnosis, impact & treatment options

Over the past few years, awareness around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has grown, but we are still far from adults getting the correct diagnosis due to stigma and mischaracterisation of symptoms such as inattention as personality flaws. While children get...
Severe obesity may raise risk of 16 common health conditions: Study

Severe obesity may raise risk of 16 common health conditions: Study

People who are obese, particularly severely obese, could be at an increased risk of experiencing 16 common health conditions including obstructive sleep apnoea, Type 2 diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, according to a study. Severe obesity, also known...
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