How do you measure obesity? Not by BMI alone
As obesity continues to affect over a billion people globally, experts are calling for a shift in how the condition is defined and diagnosed.
Relying solely on Body Mass Index (BMI) is increasingly…
Glaucoma Awareness Month: How early detection can prevent permanent blindness
Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness that cannot be reversed. It develops when fluid builds up in the eye, creating pressure that damages the optic nerve, which transmits visual…
Do you forget easily? Here’s why the slip from memory might be good for you
Forgetting is part of our daily lives. You may walk into a room only to forget why you went in there – or perhaps someone says hi on the street and you can’t remember their name.
But why do we forget…
The Workout Pill: Can a capsule mimic the effects of running a marathon?
Running is an appealing exercise for a reason.
It doesn’t need much equipment, is convenient for people and improves overall health.
However, truth be told, it can be hard for some people, especially…
Explained: Why are eye transplants so rare and challenging?
Three years ago, Aaron James, a utility lineman, lost half of his face and his arm when he was struck by a high-voltage electrical cable. Last year, the
47-year-old received a face and whole-eye…
From bald to bold: How safe are hair transplants?
Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life. But, despite its prevalence, treating baldness is a big business.
In Europe, for example, there was a
240 per cent increase in interest in…
Meet this Indian ayurveda doctor who is close to create history with his ‘age reversal therapy’
With a budget of billion dollars, Johnny Depp made the second last instalment of his hit franchise “Pirates of Carribean” addressing the issue of Age via Fountain of Youth. It was a work of fiction…
From torn lungs to fractured ears, how dangerous can sneezing really be
If you were to envision the kind of accident that would cause a person’s bowels to explode out of their body, you might imagine some sort of gruesome stabbing or grisly car accident. You’d probably…
A conversation on healthcare project management with Santosh Deshmukh
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the integration of technology has become paramount. With the rise of digital transformation, the demand for skilled professionals who can navigate the…