Health and Wellness

Saurav Gupta -March 13, 2025

Kidney transplant crisis in India: Why cadaver donations remain alarmingly low 

Kidney transplant crisis in India: Why cadaver donations remain alarmingly low 

With an acute shortage of cadaver kidney donations, most transplant patients rely on living donors—leaving many on dialysis with little hope. Experts highlight awareness, policy reforms, and financial support as key solutions

Saurav Gupta -March 13, 2025

India’s growing kidney health crisis: Why it’s going unnoticed

India’s growing kidney health crisis: Why it’s going unnoticed

A report from the Indian Society of Nephrology reveals that India has just one dialysis centre for every 3-lakh people, leaving many patients without affordable care

Tahir Bhat -March 13, 2025

Delhi: 80-year-old woman donates kidney to save her son’s life

Delhi: 80-year-old woman donates kidney to save her son’s life

Despite concerns about her advanced age, medical evaluations confirmed that Darshana Jain was a suitable donor, paving the way for a successful transplant

PTI -March 13, 2025

Delhi Air Pollution: Humidity may cause 20% underestimation, study reveals

Delhi Air Pollution: Humidity may cause 20% underestimation, study reveals

Fine particulate matter in Delhi's winter air could be absorbing moisture, leading to an underestimation of PM1 pollution by up to 20%, according to a new study

PTI -March 12, 2025

Yearly HIV prevention injection shows promise in clinical trial

Yearly HIV prevention injection shows promise in clinical trial

'Lenacapavir' was developed by Gilead Sciences, a research-based biopharmaceutical company in the US, as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to prevent infection in people at risk of exposure to HIV.

Saurav Gupta -March 6, 2025

Understanding Epilepsy: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Understanding Epilepsy: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Epilepsy can significantly impact daily life, affecting physical health through sleep disturbances and seizures, as well as mental health due to stress and medication side effects.

Patriot Bureau -March 4, 2025

Philips and Medtronic join forces to upskill cardiologists in advanced imaging

Philips and Medtronic join forces to upskill cardiologists in advanced imaging

New initiative to train over 300 specialists in cutting-edge techniques for structural heart diseases

Saurav Gupta -February 28, 2025

Rising lung cancer cases among non-smoking women: Causes, risks, and solutions

Rising lung cancer cases among non-smoking women: Causes, risks, and solutions

Recent studies reveal a concerning surge in lung cancer cases among non-smoking women. Experts point to environmental pollutants, genetic predisposition, and hormonal factors as potential contributors