Page 28 - Health News
India's chronic disease surge hits women hardest, defying global trend
A new Lancet report highlights that India is among the few nations of the world where mortality due to non-communicable diseases increased over the past decade, bucking global improvements
 "India's chronic disease surge hits women hardest, defying global trend")
Cannabis use may quadruple diabetes risk within five years, warns study
A massive study of over 4 million adults finds cannabis users face fourfold risk of type 2 diabetes within five years, raising new questions on its safety profile
 "Cannabis use may quadruple diabetes risk within five years, warns study")
Children with parents who smoke face higher risk of stunting: WHO
Second-hand smoke and maternal tobacco use put millions of children at risk of stunted growth, WHO report highlights
 "Children with parents who smoke face higher risk of stunting: WHO")
Rise of limb-lengthening: Why adults are willing to risk extreme pain, debt
The promise of a few extra inches is driving adults to limb-lengthening surgery, but the reality is months of pain, risks, and financial burden
 "Rise of limb-lengthening: Why adults are willing to risk extreme pain, debt")
It's not just cancer: Smoking may trigger all types of type-2 diabetes
From insulin resistance to insulin deficiency, smoking raises the risk of every type-2 diabetes form - and the more you smoke, the worse it gets, says new study
 "It's not just cancer: Smoking may trigger all types of type-2 diabetes")
Tiny plastics in arteries might heighten heart attack risk, experts warn
Scientists warn that micro and nanoplastics in the bloodstream may raise the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems, with evidence showing four times rise in major cardiac events
 "Tiny plastics in arteries might heighten heart attack risk, experts warn")
What can slow breast cancer cell growth? 30-minute workout, say scientists
Just one bout of high-intensity or resistance training can cut breast cancer cell growth by up to 30 per cent by boosting anti-cancer proteins, say researchers
 "What can slow breast cancer cell growth? 30-minute workout, say scientists")
Ageing parents, adult kids: How to grow together without burning out
As parents age and roles shift, families can thrive by blending empathy, shared decisions, emotional care and practical boundaries into daily life
 "Ageing parents, adult kids: How to grow together without burning out")
Toxic fumes in aircraft cabins? WSJ finds link to brain fog, rising illness
Aviation experts and crew warn of toxic fume events in aircraft cabins as WSJ finds rising reports of brain fog, nerve damage and respiratory illness
 "Toxic fumes in aircraft cabins? WSJ finds link to brain fog, rising illness")
Deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' claims 18 lives, infects 67 in Kerala
According to Dr Girishkumar Soni of Lilavati Hospital, the amoeba infects a person when infected water enters the nostrils, commonly while swimming, diving, or nasally rinsing with unsterilised water
 "Deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' claims 18 lives, infects 67 in Kerala")
Can coffee interfere with antibiotics? New study reveals a possible link
German scientists have discovered that caffeine can interfere with antibiotics like amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin in bacteria, raising questions about how diet may influence drug effectiveness
 "Can coffee interfere with antibiotics? New study reveals a possible link")
More women live with depression and anxiety than men, shows WHO data
Global data reveals that women are more prone to depression and anxiety than men, with social, biological and economic factors driving the mental health gap
 "More women live with depression and anxiety than men, shows WHO data")
Who gets to be called 'Dr' in India? New rules spark major confusion
Conflicting government orders have reignited the long-standing debate over who can legally use the 'Dr' prefix-from physiotherapists to AYUSH and PhD holders
 "Who gets to be called 'Dr' in India? New rules spark major confusion")
Flu wave grips Delhi-NCR: 69% of households report viral symptoms
Doctors link the surge in Delhi-NCR to H3N2 flu and advise annual flu shots to reduce hospitalisations and prevent severe illness
 "Flu wave grips Delhi-NCR: 69% of households report viral symptoms")
Gym bros and home chores: What keeps Indian women from working out
Only 1 in 25 young Indian women exercise daily, as safety, social norms, and domestic expectations hold them back from building lasting fitness habits
 "Gym bros and home chores: What keeps Indian women from working out")
Bone glue breakthrough: Chinese scientists heal fractures in 3 minutes
Inspired by oysters, this medical breakthrough repairs bones in 3 minutes without screws, plates or metal implants - and the glue dissolves safely in the body
 "Bone glue breakthrough: Chinese scientists heal fractures in 3 minutes")
Double shift, half the sleep: India's women lose rest to unpaid work
From late-night chores to early alarms, Indian women's sleep is sacrificed for the family's routine
 "Double shift, half the sleep: India's women lose rest to unpaid work")
'New cancer vaccines to prevent recurrence, not onset in healthy people'
These are a form of immunotherapy, specifically individualised neoantigen therapy, which trains the body's own immune system to recognise and eliminate cancer cells
 "'New cancer vaccines to prevent recurrence, not onset in healthy people'")
Eye helpline launched to connect patients nationwide with Delhi doctors
The initiative, spearheaded under the banner of Sight Sarthi India Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, promises free telephonic and video consultations for anyone
 "Eye helpline launched to connect patients nationwide with Delhi doctors")
Medicinal cannabis sparks concern in Australia over psychosis, poisonings
More than 1,000 unapproved medicinal cannabis products are available in Australia. People often take these for conditions where we have no strong evidence they work
 "Medicinal cannabis sparks concern in Australia over psychosis, poisonings")
