Health

‘Menstrual hygiene no longer personal but a public health issue’: PAN Health CEO Chirag Pan

Menstrual hygiene is no longer seen purely as a personal matter, but it is now increasingly seen from a public health approach as conversations around menstrual health are becoming more open, supported by greater access to information, government initiatives, school-level awareness programs, and the efforts of various organisations working in this space, PAN Health CEO Chirag Pan has said in an interview with Firstpost.

'Dal is a source of carbs that has some protein in it': Rishabh Telang on India's diet gap and supplement boom

India's growing protein gap is fuelling a boom in protein supplements, but are Indians getting enough nutrition from traditional diets? Cult.fit co-founder Rishabh Telang explains why dal isn't a complete protein solution, the science behind supplements, and how to avoid misinformation in the digital fitness age

Taco Bell lettuce linked to US cyclospora outbreak as investigators trace source to Taylor Farms

US health officials investigating a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak have traced a potential source to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Thousands of infections have been reported across 34 states, prompting the fast-food chain to remove the ingredient as a precaution

India’s Serum Institute joins global race for first new TB vaccine in a century

Serum Institute of India has partnered with Gates Medical Research Institute to manufacture M72/AS01E, a tuberculosis vaccine candidate that could become the first new TB vaccine in over a century if approved

Should you start wearing a mask again? Doctors explain amid fresh Covid concerns

Experts say the recent Covid-19 deaths and fresh cases in Andhra Pradesh do not indicate a new nationwide wave, but advise high-risk groups to remain vigilant, get tested early and wear masks in high-risk settings.

Brachytherapy Awareness Day: Why this overlooked therapy is crucial in treating cervical cancer

Despite being a standard treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer, brachytherapy remains out of reach for many patients, with experts saying timely access could significantly improve survival and quality of life.

High-risk pregnancies on the rise? Delhi hospital says one in four deliveries required specialised care

Doctors attribute rise in complicated pregnancies to delayed motherhood, obesity, diabetes and other pre-existing conditions; early screening key to improving outcomes.

Prostate cancer rising beyond metros as doctors warn half of patients are diagnosed too late

Doctors say prostate cancer cases are rising across smaller towns and neighbouring states, but delayed diagnosis continues to leave nearly half of patients with advanced disease when curative treatment is no longer possible.

Sonam Wangchuk loses 8.2 kg on hunger strike: What toll does intense fasting take on a body?

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost 8.2 kg since beginning his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. His blood glucose level fell to 67 mg/dL as the fast entered its 16th day. Doctors explain that health risks rise sharply during prolonged fasting

What’s aortic dissection, the ‘scary’ heart condition that killed Lindsey Graham?

Lindsey Graham, the four-time US senator and Donald Trump ally, passed away on Saturday (July 11). The medical examiner has noted that the 71-year-old died from an aortic dissection. This heart condition is reportedly deadly, sudden and can feel like the ‘worst chest or back pain’ of one’s life