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Once a poor man’s fruit, jackfruit gains superfood status in Keralam

Once known as the poor man’s fruit as it filled the plates of ordinary households across Keralam, jackfruit could soon get a new identity as a health and wellness food, with the state government planning a programme to highlight its medicinal properties.  Announcing the move, state Agriculture Minister T. Siddique said the government would prepare …

Nearly half of cardiac tests among Delhi-NCR men over 30 yrs show irregularities

Nearly 46 per cent of cardiac investigations conducted among men aged 30 years and above in Delhi-NCR over the last six months showed abnormal findings, highlighting a significant burden of undetected cardiovascular risks, according to an analysis. The analysis, released by Mahajan Imaging and Labs, was based on nearly 78,000 diagnostic investigations across cardiology, pathology …

Doctors in Delhi carry out rare heart bypass and lung cancer procedure

Doctors at a hospital in Delhi have successfully performed a rare life-saving procedure on a 66-year-old man by carrying out a heart bypass surgery and a robot-assisted lung cancer operation in a single session, treating two life-threatening conditions without compromising either. The patient, who was being examined for lung cancer, complained of persistent breathlessness during …

International Yoga Day preparations gain momentum nationwide

A day ahead of International Yoga Day, preparations are in full swing across the country, with political leaders, yoga practitioners, diplomats, and citizens coming together to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that has evolved into a global wellness movement.  From Kolkata and Hyderabad to Jodhpur and New Delhi, large-scale yoga events and awareness programmes were …

Mumbai docs: More adults above 30 yrs suffering from brain tumours than elderly

Currently, Mumbai doctors are seeing a surge in cases of brain tumours among adults aged 35-45 years. This trend can be attributed to diagnostic facilities, greater awareness, environmental factors, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle-related health challenges.  It is also why they say adults shouldn’t ignore persistent headaches, vision changes, seizures, or balance problems. Experts advise timely …