Category: Health

The UK has confirmed a fresh case of the virulent Clade 1b mpox strain, and this time, there’s no obvious link to travel or prior exposure. Health experts are worried, and for good reason. This isn’t just another imported case. The individual infected hasn’t traveled to Africa — where the strain is more common — nor been in known contact with anyone who had mpox. That’s the real twist. It…

As the world grapples with climate change and rising health challenges, one dietary shift is gaining momentum among longevity researchers and sustainability advocates alike: the Planetary Health Diet (PHD). Designed by the EAT-Lancet Commission, the PHD aims to optimize both human health and the planet’s ecological balance — and it may just be the key to living beyond 100. In a recent landmark study published in The American Journal of…

Rodent-borne disease claims three lives in 2025, including a Hollywood figure, prompting new health alerts A silent and deadly virus has crept back into headlines in California. Three confirmed deaths—each sudden and severe—have now been linked to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, including the passing of actor Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa. The deaths, spread across different locations and with limited clues, have reignited concern over a virus many thought was a…

Alarming cross-species infection raises public health fears as authorities race to contain the outbreak A virus that was once just a poultry problem is now showing its teeth in the wild—and even in living rooms. India’s battle with H5N1 bird flu has taken a serious turn, with confirmed infections now seen in animals far beyond the coop. Tigers, leopards, jungle cats, and even pet cats are testing positive. This isn’t…

Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad has officially made history by becoming the first healthcare facility in India to earn the prestigious Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). This recognition cements Apollo’s place at the forefront of advanced stroke care in the country. A Certification That Sets a New Standard The AHA’s certification isn’t handed out lightly. It’s a rigorous process, and Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, has…

Spinach isn’t just a salad filler — it’s a nutritional powerhouse packed with surprising benefits for your body. From heart health to better vision, this leafy green might be doing more for you than you think. Packed with Nutrients That Work Overtime Spinach is loaded with vitamins and minerals your body loves. A single cup of raw spinach has only about 7 calories, but it’s overflowing with vitamin A, vitamin…

Eating More Plants Might Be the Key to a Longer, Healthier Life Living longer is one thing — staying healthy while doing it is another. A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that a plant-based diet could significantly improve your chances of hitting 70 without chronic diseases weighing you down. The study analyzed data from nearly 105,000 middle-aged participants, tracking their diets and health outcomes over time. Less than…

Tuberculosis is often thought of as a lung disease. But for many women, it’s a silent threat to their fertility — and the damage can be irreversible. Genital Tuberculosis: The Unseen Reproductive Threat While pulmonary TB gets most of the spotlight, a lesser-known but equally dangerous form exists: genital tuberculosis. This condition sneaks through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, targeting reproductive organs. For many women, it arrives quietly, without any…

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking eye drop that slows vision loss in animals, raising hopes for a potential breakthrough in treating inherited eye diseases like retinitis pigmentosa. A Ray of Hope for Retinal Diseases Millions of people worldwide suffer from degenerative retinal diseases, which progressively rob them of their sight. This new study, published in Communications Medicine, explores how eye drops containing pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) peptides could change the…

Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs — it could be opening the door to tuberculosis (TB) and other nasty infections, too. New research shows tobacco use weakens the immune system and fuels vulnerability to bacterial invaders, including the TB bacteria. Smoking Wrecks the Body’s Defenses Lighting up isn’t just a habit; it’s an assault on your immune system. When tobacco smoke hits the respiratory tract, it scorches epithelial cells…