Global Antibiotic Resistance 2025: Antibiotics have been a cornerstone of modern medicine for decades, critical for treating infections, performing surgeries, and supporting cancer therapies like chemotherapy. However, the very foundation of these treatments is under threat. According to the Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025 by the World Health Organization (WHO), the effectiveness of antibiotics…
Knees and Back Feel: Knee and back pain are no longer issues confined to middle-aged or older adults. Increasingly, young adults in their 20s are reporting persistent discomfort in their knees and lower back, raising alarms among doctors, physical therapists, and insurers. Recent insurance claims indicate a noticeable rise in musculoskeletal complaints among individuals under…
Silent Killer: Chronic inflammation, often called the silent killer, is increasingly recognized as a leading factor behind some of the most prevalent and debilitating diseases worldwide. Unlike acute inflammation, which is a short-term and protective response to injury or infection, chronic inflammation persists over months and years, slowly damaging tissues, organs, and blood vessels. Its…
Early Detection Cuts Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men globally — yet it is also one of the most treatable when detected early. Over the past decade, medical researchers and oncologists have highlighted how timely detection dramatically reduces death rates, with studies showing a 44% to 50% decrease…
Black Seed for Kidney Stones: For centuries, black seed, scientifically known as Nigella sativa and commonly called kalonji in India, has held a revered place in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani. Found in ancient Egyptian tombs and praised in historical texts by figures like Hippocrates and Avicenna, black seed has been called…
Weight Loss Drugs: In a major breakthrough that could redefine how metabolic liver disease is treated, new research has revealed that weight loss drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide may do more than just help patients shed pounds—they could also significantly improve liver health. The findings offer fresh hope for millions of people suffering from…
Apollo Cancer Centres Raise Awareness: Cancer is often perceived as a random, unpredictable disease—but for millions of people around the world, genetics play a powerful role in determining risk. Hereditary cancers, caused by gene mutations passed down from parents to children, account for an estimated 5–10% of all cancer cases globally. These genetic mutations can…
Millets Up, Sugar Down: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity continue to pose a growing public health challenge in India. With lifestyle changes, rising urbanization, and dietary shifts, the prevalence of these conditions has surged over the past decade. In response, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released new dietary…
COVID Brain Fog: The lingering effects of COVID-19 have continued to perplex scientists and medical professionals worldwide, even more than four years after the initial outbreak. While the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection is well-documented, attention has increasingly shifted to the chronic condition known as Long COVID. Affecting millions globally, Long COVID presents with a…
Silent Heart Attacks: Heart attacks are often portrayed as dramatic events — sudden chest pain, collapsing bodies, and frantic rushes to the emergency room. But in reality, many heart attacks creep in quietly, showing only subtle signs that are easy to overlook. These are known as silent heart attacks, and experts warn that they can…
