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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.
Imagine being in a road accident, losing blood rapidly, and needing an urgent transfusion. But there’s no time to check your blood group, and the right donor blood isn’t always available. That delay could prove to be fatal.
Over the past two years, reports of young, seemingly healthy people collapsing and dying without warning have been deeply unsettling. These stories have understandably created fear and confusion, especially when public figures raise concerns linking such deaths to the COVID-19 vaccines.
In the last 40 days, multiple young and middle-aged individuals in Hassan district, Karnataka collapsed suddenly and died, some on the spot, some on the way to the hospital. And just days ago, the shocking sudden death of actress Shefali Jariwala reportedly due to cardiac arrest added fuel to growing fears across India. How can people in their prime simply drop dead with no warning?
Is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) the right solution for you? If you’ve been trying to conceive without success, IVF might be the next step. The good news is that IVF has made parenthood a reality for millions of couples worldwide. However, despite its success, many myths and misconceptions still surround the procedure. In this article, we’ll break down the IVF process its success rates and bust common myths to help you make an informed decision.
If you are experiencing excessive exhaustion or changing pads or tampons every hour, you may have menorrhagia, a condition marked by very heavy menstrual bleeding. This article will explore the causes of menorrhagia, its symptoms, and how you can effectively manage the condition and restore balance to your menstrual health.
Dealing with an unwanted pregnancy can cause emotional and psychological challenges when deciding to have an abortion or medical termination of pregnancy, as referred to in medical language. However, your worries could be answered if you are aware of the procedure and legal and medical rules.
