According to a new study in The Lancet, one in every four women has suffered domestic abuse.

Depression is a prevalent mental illness. According to World Health Organisation, worldwide 5% people suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability globally and a significant contributor to the global illness burden. Find out some unusual signs of depression:

Vitamin D limits inflammation in vitro and in animal models of autoimmune diseases, but it has not shown benefit in humans’ observational studies or clinical trials.

A meta-analysis of 149 previous studies found that treatment rates for major depressive disorder are low globally, especially in low- and lower-

A new study in PLOS Water uses a novel metric to compare sanitation improvements across countries between 1990 and 2015, revealing insights that could help progress.

We take our sense of smell for granted. But have you ever imagined losing your sense of smell? Food tastes different without your sense of smell, you cannot smell a flower, and you could be in a dangerous situation without realising it! Find out the following causes of smell loss:

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuously evolving, and structural changes to the virus may impact the efficacy of antibody therapies and

Antimicrobial resistance kills millions of people every year. Noticeably, bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing cause of morbidity and mortality. The researchers have now estimated the number of AMR-related deaths globally.

Online health information is widely shared and accessed, influencing daily health decisions. Social media companies must improve access to science-based, credible health information to protect their users.

Dietary changes that include more legumes, whole grains, nuts, and less red and processed meat could add over a decade to a young adult’s life expectancy in the United States, according to a new study in PLOS Medicine.

High cholesterol is when your blood contains too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol. Tobacco and alcohol use are major contributors to high cholesterol. You can lower your cholesterol by eating better and exercising more.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is critical to your protection. When COVID-19 cases spread, everyone is at risk of contracting the infection.

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders. A study in PLOS Medicine suggests an etiological link between obesity and a range of female reproductive disorders.

According to a new Diabetologia study, obese, insulin-resistant adults’ sleep energy expenditure is affected by the timing of light exposure.  Therefore, optimising indoor lighting more like natural light/dark cycle may help lessen negative impacts on whole-body energy and glucose metabolism.

Oranges have tons of immune-boosting vitamin C, but they are also packed with potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and more. Explore more of every part of the orange, from peel to the juicy fruit.

Globally, health and social systems fail to provide adequate, compassionate care for dying people and their families.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) data published in 2021, the number of cesarean sections (CS) performed continues to climb worldwide, representing 21 percent of all deliveries currently, with significant variation among countries.

With the number of cancer patients increasing rapidly, the government should take urgent action to integrate early detection and screening into the national health system, developing effective strategies to raise people’s awareness to fight the deadly disease, health experts say.

Sirajul Haque Khan, a retired banker, felt a pain in his head after waking up on a cold winter morning in mid-December, 2020. Soon, he threw up twice, compelling his family members to take him to a nearby hospital.

Movement is crucial to maintain a robust body. The following signs may signal that you are not moving enough: