Only two Nipah Virus Disease cases reported in West Bengal since December 2025
[ad_1] All traced contacts have been found asymptomatic and have tested negative for Nipah Virus Disease. File. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat As per reports received from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), only two confirmed cases of Nipah Virus disease have been reported from West Bengal from December last year (2025) till date, […]
Early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of arthritis
[ad_1] Arthritis includes a broad spectrum of diseases characterised by inflammation of the joints. The most common forms of arthritis are: osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), gout, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and arthritis in children, which is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Each of these diseases have their own characteristics that include age of onset, sex predilection, joints involved, complications, diagnostic modalities and treatment options. Diagnosing arthritis Many […]
Health impacts due to plastics worldwide may double by 2040: Lancet study
[ad_1] The authors say to effectively reduce plastic emissions and their impact on health, policymakers must better regulate and significantly reduce the production of new plastics for non-essential uses to effectively reduce plastic emissions and health impacts |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Adverse effects on health due to emissions […]
TANKER Foundation marks 33 years of service to kidney care
[ad_1] The foundation marked its 33rd Annual Charity and Awards Nite with a memorial lecture, recognition of excellence in nephrology and service and support announced for underprivileged dialysis patients | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The TANKER Foundation marked its 33rd Annual Charity and Awards Nite on January 25, 2026 underscoring over three decades of work […]
World not ready for rise in extreme heat, scientists say
[ad_1] In a new study, they looked at different global warming scenarios to project how often people in future might experience temperatures considered uncomfortably hot or cold |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: BILAL HUSSEIN Nearly 3.8 billion people could face extreme heat by 2050 and while tropical countries will bear the […]
Why knees produce sounds and when medical attention is needed, experts explain
[ad_1] The popping or cracking noise many people notice while squatting, climbing stairs or stretching after sitting for long periods is medically referred to as crepitus. According to Dilip Chand Raja S., senior consultant in Bone, Joint and Spine Surgery at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, one of the most frequent causes is cavitation — a process […]
Keeping your spine healthy with small, everyday changes
[ad_1] Take a moment to picture the spine you rely on every day. It is not a pole, but a living column of thirty-three small bones, each separated by plump, jelly-filled cushions and held together by more than one hundred muscles and two hundred ligaments. This elegant tower was sculpted over millions of years for one clear job: […]
Experts highlight evolving career pathways in biotechnology
[ad_1] Biotechnology is emerging as a key driver of Industry 5.0, the next evolution of industrialisation, with growing opportunities across healthcare, sustainable materials, diagnostics, education, and environmental solutions, experts said at a webinar titled ‘Careers in Biotechnology: What you need to know’. The session was jointly organised by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai and […]
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health
[ad_1] If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases over time. Continually lifting the same weight the same way stops working. It might come as a surprise to […]
The HPV vaccine is not a free pass: why regular pap smears still matter
[ad_1] While vaccination still offers benefits, it cannot eliminate infections that are already present. Regular screening becomes even more essential in such cases. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images Cervical cancer, a major public health issue in India, can largely be attributed to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). In recent years, […]