Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu stirred controversy by advocating an alternate method for treating viral infections: nebulising a blend of hydrogen peroxide and distilled water instead of traditional medications. This sparked a heated debate with 'The Liver Doc,' Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, who sharply criticised Samantha and warned about the potential dangers of the 'treatment'
Regular self-weighing is an effective weight loss and management strategy, primarily because it helps increase awareness of our current weight and any changes. Many experts note that a weekly weigh-in account for fluctuations and helps in avoiding scale obsession
Actor Hina Khan’s social media post about her stage-3 breast cancer has left many thinking about the vulnerability of younger women to the disease. Firstpost brings out an expert’s opinion on the most common cancer among women
The Cardiological Society of India (CSI) has released guidelines for managing dyslipidemia, or high cholesterol. The move assumes importance amid a rising concern over a rise in heart attacks in India’s younger population
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been reported from a farm in a village in Kerala’s Thrissur district. The virus affects pigs and wild boar, with a high fatality rate. Although it poses little threat to humans, it has seriously disrupted the socioeconomic systems of several nations
A new study published on Wednesday in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology suggests that those who use weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be more susceptible to a rare type of blindness called NAION. Healthcare company Novo Nordisk is looking into the relationship between semaglutide use and diabetic retinopathy in a trial they expect to finish in 2027
The popular street food pani puri is under the scanner in Karnataka because its health ministry is concerned about the presence of cancer-causing substances in it. About 41 of the total 260 samples of the snack had cancer-causing chemicals like bright blue, tartrazine, and sunset yellow
Addis Miller from Costa Rica claimed that he shed an astonishing 13.1 kg during a three-week water fast, during which his body entered a stage of ketosis, where it burns fat for fuel in the absence of carbohydrates and sugars. While water fasting may have potential health benefits like improving heart health and treating hypertension, it can pose several health risks, if not done under medical supervision
A 19-year-old youth allegedly having sleepwalking condition died after falling from the sixth floor of a building in Mumbai. Formally known as somnambulism, it is a behaviour disorder that originates during deep sleep and results in walking or performing other complex behaviours while still mostly asleep
Screens have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives. Blue light emanating from digital devices is bad for our eyes. But did you know they do not help your skin either?
'Rice-Zempic,' a cheaper and supposedly 'safer' alternative has taken social media by storm. Proponents claim that the homemade remedy offers weight loss results comparable to Ozempic without the hefty price tag. But according to experts, the results will only be short-lived. Here's why
Sneezing is normally a protective mechanism that keeps potentially harmful things – such as dust, bacteria and viruses – out of our respiratory system. However, in some cases, it can be really bad for the human body
Television actor Hina Khan on Friday revealed that she has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. With an alarming estimate of 1,92,020 new cases in 2022, female breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in India
The World Health Organisation has issued warnings about a new, highly dangerous strain of mpox that poses a significant threat to children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Concerns are mounting that this strain could spread globally, raising fears of another potential pandemic
Major ice cream producer 'Totally Cool' has initiated a nationwide recall of products over fears of listeria contamination. The bacteria which infects 1,600 Americans every year, has a high mortality rate of 20-30 per cent
Beginning next week, Finland will roll out bird flu vaccinations for 10,000 individuals, aged 18 or over, who are at increased risk of contracting avian influenza due to the nature of their work or other circumstances. This comes after the Nordic country culled approximately 485,000 animals to control the virus outbreak on minx and fox fur farms last year
According to a study published in BMC Public Health, individuals who drank coffee regularly and led sedentary lifestyles had a 24 per cent lower risk of mortality compared to those who sat for more than six hours a day but did not consume coffee
AAP leader and Delhi water minister Atishi was rushed to the ICU after her blood sugar levels dropped dangerously low as she was on a hunger strike. Medical experts note that low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycaemia, can be dangerous to the human body. In extreme cases, it can cause seizures, kidney disease or cause a coma
A food test found unsafe levels of artificial colours, sunset yellow and carmoisine, being used in the preparation of kebabs across the state following which the Karnataka health officials issued a notification, warning of 'serious health risks to consumers.' Earlier, the government banned gobi manchurian and cotton candy after carcinogenic chemicals were found in them
Oran Knowlson in the UK has become the world's first patient to trial a new device implanted in the skull for his severe epilepsy. The neurostimulator, which transmits electrical signals deep into his brain, has reduced his daytime seizures by 80 per cent
‘Baahubali’ star Anushka Shetty has revealed that she suffers from a rare laughing disease in which if she starts laughing, she can’t stop for the next 15-20 minutes. Medically known as Pseudobulbar Affect, this neurological disorder results in outbursts of uncontrolled laughing or crying that are unrelated to the actual emotional state
With diabetes and sugar metabolism becoming top health concerns across the world, with doctors blaming lifestyles for the surge, Firstpost brings out a doctor’s view on how to deal with them and live a healthier life
A recent E. coli outbreak in the UK has been linked to contaminated lettuce, commonly used in sandwiches, wraps, and burgers, causing widespread concern among consumers and health authorities alike. After a spike in cases all over the country, dozens of sandwich types sold in supermarkets have been recalled by companies over fear of spreading the infection
When stories of new viruses hit the news, journalists write to virologists asking about their opinions on the same. However, everyone’s different professional background gives an idea of what to look for in a news story about a novel virus. So, here are some questions that can help you decide how much of a worry it might be
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists have discovered microplastics in the human penis. The study found microplastics in five out of six penile tissue samples, raising concerns about the impact on male sexual health
Recent reports of bird flu among humans triggered a worry about the viral infection taking the Covid-19 route. Firstpost brings out an expert’s view on the dangers that bird flu poses to humans
Sensorineural hearing loss is a rare condition that occurs when the inner ear or the actual hearing nerve is damaged. While the doctors say that the condition diagnosed with singer Alka Yagnik is not life-threatening it is difficult to reverse. It can severely affect communication and daily life, posing a significant challenge
Air pollution could increase the risk of heart diseases and death in cancer patients, adding to health inequities experienced by the group, according to a new research.
On World Sickle Cell Day, the importance of awareness, support, and advancements in treatment to improve the lives of those affected by SCD
Today is World Sickle Cell day (June 19), observed to create awareness about this genetic disorder that impacts the efficiency of the blood. Firstpost brings out a doctor’s view on how to deal with the world’s most monogenic disorder, prevalent in India and sub-Saharan Africa