Unsafe Syrups May Slip Abroad Through Unregulated Routes, WHO Cautions

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the potential export of contaminated cough syrups through unregulated or informal channels, following several cases o...

No “Safe” Soda: Artificially Sweetened & Sugary Drinks Linked to Fatty Liver Disease

A large-scale UK study has revealed that both sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and artificially sweetened or “diet” drinks (LNSSBs) are strongly linked...

India Could See 51 Lakh Chikungunya Cases Annually, Global Study Warns

A recent modelling study published in BMJ Global Health has projected that India could see approximately 51 lakh (5.1 million) chikungunya infections every year in the lon...

Cholesterol Isn’t Just a Middle-Age Problem

Cholesterol problems are often seen as an issue of midlife, but the American Heart Association (AHA) stresses that high cholesterol can begin to affect health much earlier. Adults aged 20 and above...

No Evidence Linking Tylenol Use During Pregnancy to Autism

Recent studies and global health organizations have reaffirmed that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy does not cause autism. A comprehensive study published in JAMA analyzed data from 2....

Keto Diet: Effective for Weight Loss but Linked to High Cholesterol in Mice

The ketogenic (keto) diet, characterized by high fat and low carbohydrate intake, has gained popularity for its potential in promoting weight loss. However, a recent long-term study conducted on mi...

Kerala Faces Surge in Amoebic Meningoencephalitis Cases

Kerala is currently experiencing a concerning outbreak of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. As of September 2...

COVID-19 May Accelerate Arterial Aging, Raising Long-Term Heart Risks

Recent research indicates that COVID-19 can affect the arteries, causing them to become stiffer and less flexible—a process similar to natural aging. Experts say this arterial stiffness can i...

U.S. to Support Rollout of Breakthrough HIV Drug Lenacapavir

The United States has announced a major investment in lenacapavir, a newly developed HIV prevention and treatment drug described by researchers as a "game changer." The i...

WHO Declares Mpox No Longer a Global Public Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the spread of mpox (monkeypox) no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Conc...

Over One Billion People Affected by Mental Health Conditions, Urgent Global Action Needed

According to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1 billion people worldwide are currently living with mental health conditions, including ...

Plant-Based Diet Proven to Lower Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer

Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Major Diseases
A large-scale study involving over 400,000 participants from the UK and Europe has found that diets rich in whole, unprocessed plant f...

New Study Reveals How Type 2 Diabetes Fuels Breast Cancer Aggression

New Research Explains Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Breast Cancer Scientists at Boston University have uncovered why individuals with type 2 diabetes often experience more aggressive forms of br...

Bonalu and Alai Balai Jatara Celebrated Grandly Across the USA by TTA

Hyderabad, July 22:
The Telangana American Telugu Association (TTA) organized Bonalu and Alai Balai Jatara celebrations with grandeur across the United States during the auspicious Ashadam m...

Bird Flu Outbreaks Spread Across 10 States: Public Health Risk Heightens

India is facing a surge in avian influenza with 41 confirmed bird flu cases in 10 states, including Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. Strains like H5N1 and H7N9—known for ...

India Grapples with Mental Health Workforce Crisis

A new report highlights India’s severe shortage of mental health professionals—just 0.75 psychiatrists per 100,000 people, far below WHO’s recommended ratio of 1.7. Psychologists,...

Sleeping in on weekends may be wrecking your health

For many young professionals in Hyderabad, the weekend means sleeping at 2 am and waking at noon. But doctors say this habit, called social jetlag, could be hurting more than just productivity.

More Hyderabadis in Their 20s and 30s Hit by Heart Attacks

What do 28-year-old software engineer Manoj Rao and 33-year-old banker Kiran share? Both felt sudden chest tightness at work, dismissed it, until a breathless collapse led to emergency care. Both t...

Poor WFH setup is taking a toll on young spines

Sitting for hours with laptops perched on laps and backs rounded is no longer harmless. Hyderabad physiotherapist Meera Rao has seen it: “I treated four 25-year-olds this week for slipped-dis...

Young Indian waking up tired despite getting enough sleep

Ritika Jain sleeps by midnight and clocks a full seven hours, but still wakes up foggy-headed most mornings. “I don’t get it. I’m not staying up till 3 am, I’m not binge-wat...

What to Eat Before and After Donating Blood: A Doctor’s Guide

A balanced meal and plenty of fluids might seem like small things — but they make a big difference when you donate blood. “Each time you donate, your body loses about 10% of its blood,&...

Hyderabad hospital receives AHA certification, entering the ranks of global leaders in emergency cardiac care

Jubilee Hills facility becomes one of India’s first to receive the American Heart Association’s Comprehensive Chest Pain Center Certification.

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One year on, COVID still clings to many in Hyderabad

Study finds 1 in 6 hospitalised patients struggle with long-term symptoms, doctors call for urgent post-COVID care

Hyderabad residents who battled severe

Dr. Satheesh Kathula Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award in Global Healthcare

Dayton, OH | New Delhi — May 2025
Renowned hematologist and oncologist Dr. Satheesh Kathula, based in Dayton, Ohio, and current President of the Ameri...

Household Plastics May Disrupt Body Clock Similar to Caffeine

A recent study published in Environmental International suggests that chemicals found in common plastic products such as PVC and polyurethane could interfere with the body’s natural sleep-wak...

Advanced Therapy in 2-Year-Old Could Revolutionize Thalassemia Management in India

A child was diagnosed with Beta Thalassemia Major at the age of six months — a severe genetic blood condition that hinders the body’s ability to produce sufficient healthy red blood cel...

Medical Reforms Announced as Dr. Sreehari Rao Takes Charge of Andhra Pradesh Medical Council

Vijayawada | May 8, 2025

Gold Medals to Top Medical Students – Dr. Sreehari Rao Takes Charge as APMC Chairman, Announces Reforms

Do protein shakes really stay in the body for three years? Here’s busting a myth

Recently, I came across an old videograb of actor Ayushman Khurrana telling his interviewer that protein shakes take three years to digest. For some reason, it went viral again. Let’s take a ...

Hope for brain stroke patients: How a stent can clear blood clots in 24 hours

For sometime now, brain stroke patients in the West could avert brain damage as neurosurgeons used a sophisticated retriever stent to clear the blood clot from blocked arteries and restore blood fl...

Natural Remedy? This Spice Shows Potential Against Superbugs

Superbugs, also known as antibiotic-resistant bacteria, are a major concern to public health because they have evolved to resist even the most potent drugs.  Researchers from Texas A&M hav...