health and lifestyle

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, WHO review confirms

Published on September 3, the review analyzed 63 studies conducted from 1994 to 2022. This extensive research involved 11 researchers from 10 countries, including experts from Australia's radiation protection authority.

India introduces eye drop ‘PresVu’ to replace reading glasses for middle-aged people

Govt bans 156 fever, cold, allergy drugs over health risks

Officials say risk of surge in Mpox cases in India very low at present

Mpox outbreak highlights global health risks; from neglected disease to international emergency

The 2022-23 global mpox outbreak happened despite repeated calls from African researchers for increased global investment in diagnostic, therapeutic and infection prevention tools for mpox.

John Abraham slams celebrities endorsing paan masala amid health claims

Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan are among the celebrities who have come under fire for their affiliation with gutka and paan masala businesses. After starring with Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan in an advertisement for Vimal Elaichi in 2022, Akshay Kumar issued a public apology.

Govt introduces first-ever guidelines for organ transportation across all travel modes

The Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Union Health Ministry will serve as a guiding document for those involved in organs transplants across the country.

California suspects spread of Valley fever in Kern County music festival

People who attended the Kern County music festival, Lightning in a Bottle, have been advised to keep an eye out for symptoms such as fever and respiratory discomfort after health officials discovered five cases of the fungal infection Valley Fever among those who attended the event. Valley fever is a fungal disease that is prevalent in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast of California.

Scrub typhus cases rise in Kolkata, situation not alarming

Scrub Typhus cases are generally found in rural areas, primarily during the July–September period, especially in the monsoon or post-monsoon period, when there is an abundance of mite larvae.

University of Alberta research: Being bilingual keeps your mind sharp as you age

Speaking multiple languages helps maintain cognitive health as we age, says U of A neuroscientist Tanya Dash. Bilingualism can delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, aid stroke recovery, and build cognitive reserve, reducing age-related mental decline. Learning a new language later also boosts cognitive performance, offering lifelong brain health benefits.