HEALTH & FITNESS

On World No Tobacco Day 2025, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai launched an inspiring campaign to tackle India’s growing oral cancer crisis. The #IPromise initiative is a powerful call to action, raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and offering free oral cancer screenings to empower communities to take charge of their health. With oral

As of May 30, 2025, India is grappling with a renewed surge in COVID-19 cases, with active infections climbing to 2,710 and 22 reported deaths, according to recent updates from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This marks a significant jump from just 257 active cases on May 19, highlighting a rapid increase that

Hey there, concerned citizens and health-conscious readers! On May 26, 2025, India is seeing a noticeable uptick in COVID-19 cases, and it’s got everyone from health officials to everyday folks on alert. States like Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka report spikes, with new variants and mild infections making headlines. With 257 active cases nationwide today, according

Hey there, health-conscious readers! Significant changes are coming to the world of COVID-19 vaccines, and if you’re wondering how this might affect you or your loved ones, you’re in the right place. On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a significant shift in approving COVID-19 vaccines, which could change who

Siddarth Nandyala recalls his first STEM kit when he was seven. “I was hooked instantly,” says the 14-year-old Indian-American, who built an AI app detecting heart disease in moments. “Turning nothing into something ignited a curiosity that’s never faded,” he told indianexpress.com. Siddarth recently shared his tech vision, which was praised by Andhra Pradesh leaders

Imagine your arteries are like the pipes in your home—over time, they can get clogged with gunk. In this case, that gunk is called plaque, and when it builds up, it’s known as atherosclerosis. This isn’t just a minor plumbing issue; it’s serious because it can block blood flow, leading to heart attacks, strokes, or

March 4, 2025 — Today is World Obesity Day 2025, an international annual event launched by the World Obesity Federation to promote awareness of the increasing crisis of obesity and call for effective, systemic action. The theme for this year, “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives,” reflects the call of the hour to go beyond isolated efforts and address the wide environmental, social, and medical factors driving this epidemic.