Climate change is no longer a distant environmental issue—it is a reality that affects our daily lives and our health. Around the world, rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, floods, droughts, and worsening air pollution are becoming more common. Karnataka, with its diverse geography ranging from the Western Ghats to the coastal belt and dry inland districts, is also experiencing these changes.
When it comes to managing cholesterol, diet and exercise are usually the first things that come to mind. While these lifestyle factors are essential, another often-overlooked factor is sunlight exposure.
Regular blood tests are an essential part of preventive healthcare. Many health conditions develop silently without noticeable symptoms, and routine blood investigations can help detect these problems at an early stage. Early diagnosis often allows timely treatment, prevents complications, and improves long-term health outcomes.
The world is rapidly getting older. The global demographic shift towards an older population is unprecedented, with implications for healthcare systems, families and communities. Aging is a normal process, but it can be accompanied by physical, cognitive, sensory and social changes that impact a person's life. Within this changing environment, assistive technology has become a game-changer, helping older people to remain independent, maintain their dignity and enjoy their life.
As people are starting to live longer lives and age gracefully, public policy and public expenditure must pivot to preventive healthcare and build social protection. According to the Office for National Statistics UK, today a child can expect to live into their early ninety’s and one in six have a chance of living to 100. This is a steep improvement when historically seen in the 1922, when a 20-year-old had a one in five chance of making it to the age of 80 years.
Honesty, often summarized as “the best policy,” extends far beyond moral virtue. Emerging psychological and physiological research reveals that truth-telling profoundly influences both mental and physical health. Chronic dishonesty triggers stress responses that harm the body and mind, while embracing honesty fosters better well-being, stronger relationships, and even protective effects against certain diseases. In a world where small “white lies” seem harmless, understanding these connections underscores why cultivating sincerity can be a powerful health strategy.
Arecanut is a plant mainly growing in South Asia and extends a bit towards east Asia. Largely the fruit of A. Catechu is preferred for chewing due to its nicotinic property and nervous excitation and naturally this has been linked to having carcinogenic properties by the World Health Organization (WHO). As per estimates, arecanut is consumed by 10-20% of the world’s population, making it the fourth largest addictive substance being consumed after nicotine, alcohol and caffeine.
In many Indian homes today, a common piece of advice is often heard“Stop eating rice and switch to chapathi if you want to be healthy.” This belief has become so widespread that many people assume avoiding rice is the key to weight loss and better health.
Tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge in India, particularly in rural and underserved regions where limited access to healthcare, poverty, malnutrition, and overcrowding continue to drive disease transmission and poor outcomes. The burden of tuberculosis becomes more complex when it coexists with other chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and HIV, which can adversely affect immunity, delay recovery, and increase the risk of adverse treatment outcomes. Understanding the interaction between tuberculosis and co-morbidities is therefore essential for improving disease control strategies, especially in high-burden rural settings.
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In India, fatty liver disease, primarily non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now termed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—has emerged as a major public health crisis.
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Gujarat, often hailed as India's growth engine with its bustling ports, industrial hubs, and per capita income surpassing the national average, harbors a stark paradox: a persistent malnutrition crisis that undermines its economic sheen.
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Some countries, due to their special cultural and social context, have more cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity than other parts. Societies like India, Iran, and other neighboring countries may have more variations or differences than other countries. Of course, it cannot be said that other countries are exempt from this, while today most countries are facing the phenomenon of immigration.