The World Health Organization has said on Sunday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern." The WHO said on social media platform X that the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. The …
For decades, the public health narrative surrounding hypertension has followed a familiar script: cut back on processed foods, hide the saltshaker, and watch your sodium intake. Yet, across India’s bustling metropolitan hubs, a perplexing and deeply concerning clinical trend is emerging. Cardio-metabolic clinics are increasingly filling up with young, urban, physically active women who monitor …
With growing awareness around sexual wellness, the use of sex toys has become increasingly common among individuals and couples. However, several myths continue to circulate regarding their potential impact on fertility, often creating unnecessary confusion and anxiety. In reality, sex toys are generally considered safe when used correctly and when made from body-safe materials. There …
Well-known psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died after a prolonged illness on Friday morning, sources from the Thane-based Institute for Psychological Health (IPH), which he founded, said. He was 67. Dr Nadkarni was admitted to a Mumbai hospital, they added. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde mourned his death, calling him a …
Earlier this week, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, popularly called PCOS, was officially renamed to PMOS. The change in the name was made after 14 years of collaboration between health experts and patients and research that was published in The Lancet on May 12. The change has brought out a positive reaction from women across India and …
In a remarkable display of surgical expertise, doctors at a Mumbai hospital have successfully performed a complex, high-risk procedure on a 32-year-old woman diagnosed with a rare giant right sided diaphragmatic hernia. The condition had led to the displacement of multiple abdominal organs into the chest cavity, resulting in critical compression of the right lung …
With summer temperatures rising in Mumbai, doctors are observing an increase in eye-related problems such as conjunctivitis (pink eye), eye irritation, and dryness across all age groups. From school-going children to working adults and senior citizens, many people are reporting symptoms like redness, itching, swelling, and watery eyes. Eye problems are quite common during the …
In the middle of increasingly stressful urban lifestyles, a growing number of Indians are now turning towards alternative wellness practices focused on emotional and spiritual well-being. Among the names gaining attention is `Atma Namaste™`, a Mumbai-based organisation promoting Pranic Healing as a method of achieving balance, clarity and inner peace. The organisation follows the teachings …
Even as women are busy balancing their work goals and personal life, Mumbai doctors are raising concerns about the increasing number of young working women developing Varicose Veins due to prolonged standing hours, sedentary work routines, pregnancy, and frequent use of high heels. Women working in professions such as healthcare, teaching, hospitality, retail, aviation, and …
India’s maternity healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with more women accessing formal, institutional care than ever before. As per data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with over 88–90 per cent of births now occurring in institutional settings, the share of institutional deliveries has reached 97.3 per cent in 2023–24, signalling …
