Asthma affects over 260 million people worldwide, causing significant health and economic challenges particularly in low- and middle-income countries. While inhaled corticosteroids remain the corne…
India may have a dengue vaccine as early as next year. Developed by Japanese major Takeda, the vaccine named ‘Qdenga’ will be rolled out in India with the help of Hyderabad-based firm Biologica…
Cerebral malaria, a severe complication caused by Plasmodium falciparum, can quickly escalate from a mosquito bite to a life-threatening brain emergency. Firstpost brings out an expert’s view on …
As the US edges closer to eliminating petroleum-based synthetic dyes from its food supply, the federal government — led by the Trump administration and United States Health and Human Services Sec…
Will Indians get blockbuster weight-loss drugs at cost of cheaper insulin?That’s what some are wondering after Novo Nordisk has said it is discontinuing selling its insulin brand in India.The dec…
A cruel consequence of advanced cancer is the profound apathy many patients experience as they lose interest in once-cherished activities. This symptom is part of a syndrome called cachexia, which …
A baby girl named Amy Isabel has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother who has had a
womb transplant. Amy is one of around
65 children worldwide born as a result of pioneering res…
Climate change means humans are going to have to contend with increasingly hotter temperatures.While this will no doubt be a physical burden, a new study has suggested that extreme heat could also …
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now reclassified as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is emerging as a major health concern among young Indians, especially…
Despite Spain’s reputation for its healthy Mediterranean diet, a 2019 study revealed that over 40 per cent of Spanish children between the ages of six and nine exceeded the recommended weight, wi…
As India observes World Hemophilia Day 2025 under the theme “Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too,” the spotlight turns to persistent gender disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of b…
Like Victoria Ratliff of The White Lotus could not stop popping her Lorazepams, Indians have developed an affinity for Dolo-650. India’s go-to medicine for fever and aches is back in the spotligh…
A total of three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and incurable brain condition, have been detected in Hood River County of Oregon state over the last eight months. This condition causes …
Diabetes is one of the world’s leading diseases: in 2024, the number of people suffering from this condition increased to a whopping 800 million, with more than half of those aged over 30 who hav…
Former Indian prime minister Morarji Desai claimed he drank a daily glass of urine, which contributed to his longevity. British adventurer Bear Grylls also endorses it. From whitening teeth to trea…
A measles outbreak in Knox County, Ohio, grew to 14 cases this week, with the state’s overall count in double digits across four counties.The U.S. has more than double the number of measles cases…
Once deemed a geriatric disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is now emerging as a growing neurological threat among India’s younger population with early-onset cases escalating at an alarming rat…
A research team at Stanford University has become the first to assemble a functioning brain circuit in a lab dish by combining different types of neurons grown from human stem cells, according to a…
In the first episode of her new podcast ‘Confessions of a Female Founder’, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has revealed that she was diagnosed with a ‘rare and scary’ health condition kno…
India is on the brink of a major public health crisis as Vitamin D deficiency—affecting a large portion of the population—continues to be overlooked, according to a new expert report released o…
Doctor-recommended health tests for your 20s, 30s & 40s. From STI screenings to mammograms, know which checkups to prioritise for early disease detectionread moreAs the saying goes, prevention …
An increasing numbers of teenagers are taking what’s known as “white snus”. While nicotine-free white snus exists, most products on the market contain nicotine. Experts note that as the use o…
No matter what your fitness goal is, most fitness instructors and doctors advise you to increase your protein intake. While protein does play an important role in maintaining muscles, we may have g…
We’ve all been there—snuggled under the covers, scrolling endlessly through social media, watching just one more video, or catching up on messages before finally putting the phone down. But wha…
According to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in The Lancet, India’s diabetes crisis has reached alarming proportions: over 100 million Indians now…
With vision loss due to diabetes emerging as one of the most serious yet overlooked complications in India, Firstpost brings expert insights on how to detect and manage diabetic retinopathy before …
United States Democrat Cory Booker broke the record by delivering the longest Senate speech in history earlier this week. He began his address on Monday night and went on to speak for 25 hours and …
A growing number of adults are snuggling up with their favourite stuffed toys at night, not just as a quirky habit, but as a real way to unwind, sleep better, and maybe even feel a little less lone…
While often marketed as a harmless, chewy sweet, most mass-produced gums, including prominent names like Wrigley, are made using synthetic rubbers and petroleum-based polymers, some of which are al…
A potential breakthrough in cardiovascular medicine has emerged with the development of lepodisiran, an experimental drug by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.The drug has demonstrated an unpreceden…
From
watermelon stomach to
chocolate cysts, you might wonder why doctors decided to name some ailments after foods – after all, it’s enough to put you off your dinner.When early physicians and …
Napping has long been praised as a tool for boosting alertness, enhancing mood, strengthening memory and improving productivity. However, for some, the practice can sabotage nighttime sleep. Theref…
Male infertility now accounts for 30-40% of conception challenges in India, emerging as a major yet under-discussed public health issue. Driven by modern lifestyle factors, environmental exposures …
Bipolar disorder, a leading cause of global disability, disrupts relationships, careers and daily life while shortening lifespans by over a decade. Dr. Sneha Sharma, a consultant psychiatrist and d…
A ground-breaking cancer therapy being tested in China is offering new hope for patients with advanced malignancies, particularly those who have exhausted conventional treatment options. The experi…
Based on 3,156 complaints registered at the National Anti-Ragging Helpline from 1,946 colleges, the report identified key trends, high-risk institutions, and the severity of ragging-related cases.r…
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a DIY jab that could soon offer women long-term protection from pregnancy, without the need for daily pills or invasive…
The H5N1 virus was detected in a single sheep in Yorkshire, England, during routine testing conducted on a site where avian influenza had previously been identified in birds. No other sheep in the …
With the gentle spring breeze fading away, summer is knocking at our doors. As the sun blazes higher in the sky, temperatures will soon soar, bringing with them the inevitable risk of dehydration.A…
Summer brings sunshine and outdoor fun, but it also introduces skin issues like sunburn, heat rash, acne and fungal infections due to heat and humidity. Experts recommend using SPF 30 sunscreen, we…
US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has launched Mounjaro, a diabetes and weight-loss drug, in India. Priced at Rs 3,500 for a 2.5 mg vial, the ‘game-changing’ medication has debuted in the Ind…
Anaemia remains a major public health concern in India, affecting women, children and pregnant mothers, leading to severe health complications. Firstpost brings you an expert’s view on when a tra…
India’s wait is over.The popular anti-obesity drug Mounjaro is finally here.The development comes after Eli Lilly received approval from India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDS…
While HPV prevention efforts have largely focussed on women, the virus poses significant health risks to men as well emphasising the need for gender-inclusive vaccination strategies to curb its ris…
A 45-year-old woman in the West Bengal capital, Kolkata, has been diagnosed with human coronavirus or HKU1.According to a report, the woman had been suffering from a persistent fever, cough, and co…
In Europe
ten people died from measles in 2024, and the US has had
several major outbreaks. Bird flu has affected dairy herds in 17 US states from
North Carolina to California and has just been
rep…
Cockroach milk may not sound appealing, but it does exist.Surprisingly, it is even classified as a superfood.Cockroach milk is not actually milk. It is a yellowish fluid that hardens into crystals …
Anorexia nervosa with its devastating mental, behavioral, and physical symptoms has the highest mortality rate among psychiatric disorders, claiming lives through medical complications like cardiac…
Imagine you wake up and feel well-rested after a night’s sleep. But before even getting up from bed, you take a look at your sleep tracker that says you did not complete your nighttime goal, whic…
Employee burnout is no longer just a personal struggle — it’s a financial drain that is costing businesses millions.A recent study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine estim…
Marriage triples the risk of obesity for men.That’s what a new study in Poland’s Warsaw says.The study claims marriage increases the risk of men being overweight by 62 per cent, while for women…
Kidney disease is often called a “silent killer” because symptoms appear only in the later stages, when damage is irreversible. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can have life-threatening consequ…
As morning sunlight filtered through the windows of a Delhi hospital’s dialysis ward, patients shifted uncomfortably, adjusting the catheters in their arms. The rhythmic hum of machines underscor…
Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide today, is a critical health issue that demands attention and awareness. Firstpost brings out an expert’s view on how to man…
Researchers in China have developed a nanovaccine to prevent the buildup of plaque in arteries – atherosclerosis – that can result in blood clots, stroke and heart attacks. The vaccine was inje…
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Paris after a prolonged battle with POLG mitochondrial disease, a ra…
Authorities in the United States have revealed the cause of death of veteran Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. According to officials in New Mexico Friday (March 7), Hackman,…
Nita Ambani talks about her health routine, which includes walking, going to the gym, swimming, avoiding sweets or sugar alternatives, and being activeread moreOn International Women’s Day, Nita …
March 12, 2025, will be observed as World Glaucoma Day to raise awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the …
As women around the world celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to shed light on an often-overlooked aspect of women’s health: the impact of menopause on heart health. Menopause, …