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Every year on July 28, the world observes World Hepatitis Day. For many, it’s just another day marked on the calendar, but for doctors and patients dealing with Hepatitis, it is a reminder of a long fight and the progress that has finally started to change lives.
An elderly woman battling with cancer was abandoned on the roadside by her own family. Studies show nearly one in four senior citizens in India face abuse and neglect. Is there anything that can be done to change this?
In the recently released film Saiyaara, the story takes an emotional turn when the lead actress begins showing signs of memory loss. At first, it’s subtle; like forgetting names, repeating conversations. But as the narrative unfolds, we realise what’s happening. She’s been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
The world of cosmetic procedures often looks flawless on Instagram. But what happens when something goes wrong?
Earlier this week, influencer and content creator Urfi Javed shared an unfiltered glimpse into the painful aftermath of her decision to dissolve her lip fillers.
News reports have revealed that Donald Trump was recently diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency. CVI affects millions of people around the world, especially in the elderly population. It causes leg swelling, heaviness, and discomfort, and can significantly affect quality of life if not treated properly.
What if medicine could stop a devastating disease before a baby is even born? That’s exactly what has happened in the UK, where eight babies have now been born free of mitochondrial disease, which is a previously incurable and often fatal condition.
If you watched the Malayalam film Virus during the lockdown, you probably remember how intense and haunting it felt. The movie was based on the 2018 Nipah outbreak in Kerala and sadly, this isn’t just cinema. Nipah virus encephalitis is back again. As of July 14th 2025, the virus has claimed two lives in Kerala.
The Indian government has begun rolling out visual health warnings for high-fat and high-sugar foods – But does it really help us make healthier food choices? Why don’t we first ensure availability of hygienic, healthy and adulteration free food in public places?
When someone is told they might have cancer, it feels like the ground has shifted and when the doctor mentions a biopsy or a PET scan, the first reaction from many patients and families is hesitation. Some even refuse to move ahead with the diagnostic plan.
Every monsoon season brings a wave of seasonal infections, accompanied by complaints of fever and body ache. Families rush to get platelet counts checked, and doctors worry about internal bleeding. Children are admitted to ICUs. For millions across India, dengue isn’t just a mosquito-borne infection. It’s a recurring yearly threat.
