Researchers also highlighted the lack of data on online sexual abuse in South Asia, East Asia, North Africa and the Middle East
By The Week News Desk January 26, 2025
Urinary tract infections are no longer a common issue associated with women, it has become a growing concern for men too and the modern lifestyle has a role to play in it
By Puja Awasthi January 25, 2025
The health activists argue that the government is empowered with effective law and policy tools and therefore should facilitate the availability of Risdiplam at an affordable price using those tools
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal January 24, 2025
Along with several lifestyle and medical factors, a new study has revealed certain other causes that contribute to a decline in fertility over the past 50 years
By The Week News Desk January 24, 2025
A German study showed that genicular artery embolisation (GAE) can significantly reduce pain and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis, lessening the need for knee replacement surgery
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham January 24, 2025
An angiogram, a medical imaging test, helps visualize blood vessels and detect issues like blockages or narrowing
By Sneha Richhariya January 24, 2025
Caesarean deliveries in India reflect stark disparities depending on the state, the economic background and whether the delivery happened in a hospital that is state-run or privately owned. Regionally the rates range from 5.2 per cent in Nagaland to 60.7 per cent in Telangana
By First Check January 23, 2025
Since everyone loves a bit of self-care and pampering at a hair salon, beauty parlour stroke syndrome (BPSS) is a critical health condition all should be aware of and take necessary precautions
By Meenakshi N. January 23, 2025
Paracetamol is the go-to first aid for most people when they run a fever; however, is it safe or are there other alternate therapies that could be safer options?
By Sneha Richhariya January 23, 2025
A study has found that people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 have a higher chance of developing dementia especially if they are obese
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham January 23, 2025
The healthcare industry leaders are expecting the Union Budget to deliver more personalised and accessible healthcare
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal January 22, 2025
The complex nephrectomy was followed by a kidney transplant. The patient was discharged three days after the surgery and is now on the path of recovery
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal January 22, 2025
Musk revealed in an interview that he takes small amounts of ketamine every two weeks under medical prescription to alleviate negative mental states similar to depression
By Sneha Richhariya January 22, 2025
The latest in viral health-related claims online is that maida or refined wheat flour is healthy and safe, if consumed with fruits, vegetables and protein. But what are the facts?
By Sneha Richhariya January 22, 2025
Mom's guilt is a heavy burden to carry. By letting go of perfection, identifying our priorities, practising self-compassion, and seeking support, we can start to break free from the cycle of guilt and shame
By Fillonie Chheda January 21, 2025
After swearing-in on Monday, US President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders including beginning the process of withdrawing the US from the WHO
By The Week News Desk January 21, 2025
Rising temperatures and fluctuating monsoon rainfall could increase dengue-related deaths by 13% by 2030 and 23–40% by 2050
By Puja Awasthi January 21, 2025
In an exclusive interview with THE WEEK, renowned public health expert Dr S.S. Lal discusses the far-reaching impact of Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the WHO on global health
By Nirmal Jovial January 21, 2025
Grey matter is significant as it affects one’s mental functions, memory, emotions and movement
By The Week News Desk January 20, 2025
Drinking water has multiple benefits such as prevention of kidney stones, migraines and urinary tract infections. It also helps with controling diabetes and managing weight loss
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham January 20, 2025
Israeli doctors are prepared for a thorough checkup of the hostages being released by Hamas
By Anuja Susan Varghese January 19, 2025
For a dish to be delivered in 15 minutes, it needs to be prepared in 8-9 minutes to leave enough time to package and deliver it. But, can something truly healthy be prepared within this time frame?
By Raj Ganpath January 18, 2025
As the temperature plummets in Delhi NCR and hazardous smog blankets the region, slum and street dwellers relying on wood for cooking and warmth face heightened health risks from pollution
By Sneha Richhariya January 18, 2025
A Lancet study in 2020 found that about 45 per cent of dementia cases may be prevented by addressing key modifiable risk factors
By The Week News Desk January 17, 2025
As Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will no longer rely on fact-checkers to ascertain the veracity of the claims made on its social media platforms, your health could be the biggest casualty
By Dr Sabba Mehmood January 17, 2025
