Who is James Harrison? The man whose blood saved over 2.4 million babies dies at 88
Popularly known as ‘the man with the golden arm’, Harrison has been making plasma donations till he was 81
By The Week News Desk March 04, 2025
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Integrate cognitive screening in routine checkups; key findings of brain health startup’s latest study
According to WHO, cognitive health, in particular, is the ability to think, learn, and remember and is crucial for maintaining independence and quality of life
By Puja Awasthi March 06, 2025
‘Over 2.5 crore people to be affected by Parkinson's disease globally by 2050’
The study reveals that the ageing population is the main factor contributing to such high numbers. The projected numbers show a 112 per cent increase in cases in 2021
By The Week News Desk March 06, 2025.jpg)
Transgender mice or Transgenic mice: Use of genome-altered lab rats in cancer research explained in 5 POINTS | Donald Trump Congress speech
While it is highly unlikely that we will ever find out if Donald Trump called Transgenic mice as Transgender mice in his speech accidentally/ignorantly or on purpose, there is no denying that these lab animals have helped modern medical research in a great way
By The Week News Desk March 06, 2025
World Obesity Day 2025: How obesity evolved over the years
On World Obesity Day, THE WEEK speaks to Dr Nanda Rajaneesh, General and Laproscopic Surgeon, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Bengaluru on finding ways to tackle the disease
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal March 04, 2025-
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World Obesity Day 2025: Experts call for lifestyle change as cases surge across India
A recent study in Delhi revealed that the percentage of women classified as obese rose from 33.5% in 2015-16 to 41.3% in 2019-21, while it increased from 24.6% to 38.0% among men
By Annapurna Rai March 03, 2025 -
Struggling with fatty liver? Study gives treatment tips to overcome the disease
Over a fourth of the world's adult population is affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and is the leading cause of liver disease globally
By The Week News Desk March 03, 2025 -
How extreme heat affects human body
The researchers at the University of Southern California revealed that there is a link between heat and ageing
By The Week News Desk March 02, 2025 -
What major reforms are planned by new Delhi govt in healthcare sector
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said that the Delhi healthcare infrastructure would improve in the next six months
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One cigarette could slash 17 minutes off your life
Smoking shortens life expectancy, with each cigarette reducing years of healthy living. Quitting early can reverse much of the damage, offering a longer, healthier life for all
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease explained: Early diagnosis can help you avoid serious damage
Dr. Meghraj Ingle reminds nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which got no noticeable symptoms in its early stages, can mostly be managed with lifestyle changes and medication
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal February 27, 2025 -
'Junk food can modify brain activity in a pattern like drug addiction'
Dr Pradyut Ranjan Bhuyan of Manipal Hospital said junk food consumption can erode self-control by harming the prefrontal cortex
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How India fared in TB elimination efforts so far
In an interview with THE WEEK Dr Swapnil M. Khadake, HOD & Consultant Critical Care, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital talks about India’s TB elimination efforts and the future ahead
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal February 25, 2025 -
Can taking melatonin supplements reduce cancer risks?
Researchers found that melatonin supplements could boost the body’s ability to repair DNA damage among night shift workers
By The Week News Desk February 25, 2025 -
Why Centre banned the production, export of drugs containing Tapentadola and Carisoprodol
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) conducted inspections and actions were taken against 694 units
By The Week News Desk February 24, 2025 -
Setting up of daycare cancer centres: Centre begins reviewing infrastructure of district hospitals
The daycare cancer centres will have four to six beds and will also focus on providing chemotherapy therapies
By The Week News Desk February 23, 2025 -
HKU5-CoV-2: All you need to know about the newly discovered bat virus
The new virus was discovered by a team of virologists, at Wuhan Institute of Virology, led by Shi Zhengil
By The Week News Desk February 22, 2025 -
Beyond the Budget: Making India's healthcare truly inclusive
India's healthcare system is increasingly undergoing digital transformation, with eSanjeevani and other platforms enabling more than 216 million teleconsultations by March 2024
By Dr Monika Kochar and Tanya Singh February 22, 2025 -
More screen time means higher myopia risk for children
A new study reveals that about 40 per cent of children and adolescents worldwide could have myopia by 2050
By The Week News Desk February 22, 2025 -
Who is Shi Zhengli? Meet the 'batwoman' who discovered HKU5-Cov-2 coronavirus
Researchers dismissed the risk of HKU5 coronavirus spreading among human populations on a large scale, pointing out that its efficiency is lower than the Covid-19 virus
By The Week News Desk February 22, 2025 -
Regular exercise before cancer diagnosis may slow disease progression
Regular physical activity, even relatively low levels of it, before cancer diagnosis can slow disease progression and reduce risk of death
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham February 22, 2025 -
Fitness or fatness: which matters more?
Fitness is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular health and longevity than body weight, with exercise reducing mortality risks for individuals of all sizes, regardless of BMI
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham February 22, 2025 -
Are early birds more happy? Doctors reveal why people who rise with the sun are less stressed
Waking up early allows time for activities like meditation, yoga, and gym workouts which helps in better stress and time management
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal February 21, 2025 -
World Heart Month: The most common heart ailments among youngsters
Mental health can impact the heart leading to increased stress hormone secretions thereby causing high BP, irregular heartbeat
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal February 20, 2025 -
Vietnam, Maldives ban vaping: Know about its 5 harmful health effects
Australia, India, Singapore, Brazil and Turkey are among the other countries that banned the use of vapes
By The Week News Desk February 20, 2025
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