India faces a surge in cardiovascular disease among millennials. Experts highlight genomics, AI-driven diagnostics, corporate wellness, and advanced imaging as crucial tools to detect risks early and strengthen preventive healthcare against rising heart attacks.
Between 1990 and 2023, cancer cases in India rose by 26% and deaths from cancer rose by 21% even both cases and deaths fell elsewhere, such as in the United States and China, according to a study published in Lancet.
Public toilets may seem like germ hotspots, but are toilet seats the real danger? While bacteria like E. coli and viruses such as norovirus lurk in bathrooms, most infections actually spread through dirty hands, door handles, and toilet plumes after flushing
AI, wearable devices, and telemedicine are transforming heart health, while lifestyle and environmental factors add new risks. Firstpost brings out experts’ views on how to monitor, prevent and manage heart disease effectively.
Huntington’s disease, known as ‘one of the world’s most terrible diseases’, is a hereditary, neurological condition that causes the cells in the brain to rot. This leads to impairment in movement and in cognitive abilities. Now, for the first time, there’s a treatment that offers hope to those suffering from this condition
One of the most devastating diseases in the world, Huntington's, has been successfully treated for the first time, marking a major milestone in neurology
A study carried out by Japanese scientists found that people who frequently ate ramen faced about 1.5 times the risk of death compared to those who limited it to just once or twice a week. The research was carried out on 6,725 residents of Yamagata prefecture, a region known for some of the highest ramen consumption in Japan
US President Donald Trump is known for making unproven claims related to health. He is now asking pregnant women to 'tough it out' and avoid Tylenol, a popular paracetamol, linking it to autism. However, the claim is not certain. But that does not bother Potus. In fact, he has been spreading health misinformation for years
Health authorities have reported a 31-fold surge in measles cases across the Americas in 2025, with Canada bearing the heaviest burden and more than seven in ten infections occurring among unvaccinated individuals
At a press conference, Donald Trump and his health officials wrongly linked Tylenol, a paracetamol, to autism, urging pregnant women not to take the medicine. At the same briefing, the US administration also touted leucovorin as the ‘answer’ to autism. What exactly is this drug? Can it really help treat the neurodevelopmental disorder?
While the focus of Donald Trump’s new $100,000 fee for every new H-1B visa, is on tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft, the rule could devastate hospitals, universities, and research institutions that depend on foreign-trained doctors, nurses, and STEM talent to fill critical staffing gaps
The US government is reportedly preparing to link the use of Tylenol during pregnancy with autism in children. Tylenol, the brand name for acetaminophen and known as paracetamol in many countries, is a common pain reliever used in the US, including by expectant mothers. The suggestion of a possible link to autism has led to growing doubts and concern
For most people, finding the time to incorporate an elaborate 30-minute exercise routine in their busy schedule can be difficult. This has led to the development of microdosing exercise, where people work out for short bursts
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (Lada), often called Type 1.5 diabetes, is a lesser-known condition that is frequently mistaken for Type 1. Its symptoms do not clearly match those of either Type 1 or Type 2, which can result in delayed or incorrect diagnosis and raise the risk of health problems later on. Still, it shares traits of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Musculoskeletal problems, including joint pain, spine issues and fractures, are becoming increasingly common across all age groups in India. Experts warn that complications from orthopedic surgeries are a growing concern particularly among patients with comorbidities like diabetes or obesity.
Thyroid cancer is among the fastest-growing cancers worldwide, yet in many cases, it manifests silently without obvious symptoms. Doctors warn that the disease often progresses quietly, making awareness and early detection critical to better outcomes.
Smoking and lack of sleep together accelerate DNA damage, weaken immunity, and raise cancer risk. Firstpost brings in experts' view on early throat damage signs, vaping risks, genetic mutations and why even light smoking is unsafe. Read here
Doctors at Fortis Hospital removed 32 loose bodies and performed TKR on a 65-year-old woman with rare synovial chondromatosis. Expert explains synovial chondromatosis, signs and modern surgical techniques restoring mobility and quality of life.
Globally, obesity is now linked to rising rates of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even cancer with conditions appearing earlier due to childhood weight gain.
Kerala has recorded more than 70 cases of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), which has claimed 19 lives in the state this year. The rare disease, caused by Naegleria fowleri, has a survival rate of around three per cent globally. However, while infections have surged in the southern state, so has the survival rate – standing at over 24 per cent
Feeling like an impostor, doubting one’s own abilities despite a track record of success, is common. But changing the way you interrupt the downward spiral is the key. People have found cognitive behavioural therapy, a form of talk therapy that challenges their negative thoughts, to be the most useful
India is among the countries where chances of dying from chronic diseases like heart-related ailments, cancers, and diabetes is on the rise. A study by The Lancet pointed to 50 per cent increase in deaths over the last 30 years. From obesity to sedentary lifestyle, there is a lot that Indians need to pay attention to
Actor Nafisa Ali Sodhi starts chemo for ovarian cancer relapse. Oncologist explains why pap smears can’t detect the disease early. Read here
Kerala has reported over 60 cases of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare brain infection. The disease has caused 19 deaths this year. Caused by Naegleria fowleri or ‘brain-eating amoeba’, the infection causes inflammation of the brain. But why is it so deadly?
A Danish study tracking over 85,000 adults suggests that being very thin may be more dangerous than being slightly overweight. People with a BMI below 18.5 were nearly three times more likely to die early than those in the middle to upper 'healthy' range
A recent study has found that weight loss injections, like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro, may change how people perceive the taste of food. Researchers looked at 411 people using these jabs and discovered that one in five reported becoming more sensitive to sweet and salty flavours
‘Cut the carbs!’ It’s an instruction you may have heard too often when talking about weight loss. But is giving up on staples like rice and roti the answer?
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has revoked the patent on Novartis' cardiac drug Entresto, sold as Vymada in India, which is used for hypertension and heart failure. It said in its order last week that the Swiss drug company’s drug lacks novelty. There is a possibility that the prices of such medicines could come down. Here’s how
According to a survey, 69 per cent of households in the Delhi-NCR region have reported that at least one member of their family has flu symptoms. And doctors suggest that H3N2 infections are detected in most cases
A Wall Street Journal investigation has found that dozens of pilots, flight attendants and passengers have developed brain and nerve injuries strikingly similar to those seen in battered football players, after being exposed to toxic fumes leaking into aircraft cockpits and cabins. While regulators and manufacturers continue to downplay the threat, the growing number of medical cases tells a different story