Enhancing weight loss and heart health

A recent study highlights the potential benefits of a unique approach to weight loss and heart health: combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Widespread antibiotic overuse in COVID-19 hospital patients

New evidence from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows the extensive overuse of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, which may have exacerbated the “silent” spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Prostate cancer cases expected to double worldwide between 2020 and 2040, new analysis suggests

The Lancet Commission on prostate cancer warns of a looming crisis, projecting a doubling of cases to 2.9 million annually by 2040, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing the highest increases.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM

How your gut microbes might influence weight gain

At the European Congress on Obesity, researchers presented new evidence suggesting that the bacteria in the gut could be a significant contributor to obesity, especially in men and women.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Vaping as a tool for smoking cessation

A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, reveals a significant shift in smoking cessation patterns among the US adults who use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes),
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Pets as potential reservoirs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A global congress presented new research suggesting that pet dogs and cats can carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially spreading them to their owners.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Celebrating progress and addressing challenges in global vaccine equity

The World Immunisation Week 2024 is being observed during April 24 to 30. The global vaccine drives of the second half of the 20th century are one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Immunisation campaigns have enabled us to eradicate smallpox, nearly defeat polio, and ensure more children survive and thrive than ever before.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Design your workplace with ergonomic physiotherapy

Appropriate workplace design is essential for the working population to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders or pain. Muscles, bones, and joint pain resulting from a work-related activity (like long sitting, prolonged standing, or forward bending activity) is called work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs).
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Air pollution and the risk of diabetes

The world is facing a very rapid rise in diabetes prevalence. Low- and middle-income countries are the worst sufferers. Among several other established risk factors for diabetes,
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Harnessing ChatGPT: A potential tool for addressing vaccine hesitancy and STI concerns

New research being presented at this year’s ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona, Spain suggesting that ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, could be a helpful tool in addressing concerns about vaccines and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Popcorn brain

Popcorn brain has become an innovative term describing a cognitive state where the brain rapidly jumps from one thought to another,
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Understanding the link between genetics, exercise, and obesity

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) looked into why some people tend to gain weight more easily than others, even if they exercise regularly.
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Bariatric surgery’s impact on type 2 diabetes

Researchers recently published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), following the journeys of individuals battling type 2 diabetes over an impressive 11-year period.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM

The toll of nonstandard work schedules

Wen-Jui Han from New York University recently published a study in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, suggesting that our early work hours may have an impact on our health later in life.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Study reveals TB-cancer connection: Urgent call for screening

The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases will host a groundbreaking study that reveals a concerning association between tuberculosis (TB) and various types of cancer.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Less is more

The common saying ‘Less is more’ rings true with endless significance. Embracing this timeless wisdom, today’s researchers discovered
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Promoting health and wellness in Bangladesh

As Bangladesh commemorates World Health Day today on April 7th, it is crucial to reflect on the prevailing health challenges facing the nation.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM

World Health Day 2024: My health, my right

Around the world, the right to health of millions is increasingly under threat. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Exploring the connection between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression

A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine highlights a compelling link between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression in women. Qian Yang and colleagues from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Iceland conducted the research, revealing intriguing findings that delve into the intricate relationship between these two conditions.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM

We never know the worth of water till the well is dry

This is a very well-known proverb that has come a long way since the beginning of mankind. We humans have always proved the validity of this statement through our very own natural instincts.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM