Health and Wellness
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
