Health

From the Moon to the Manhole: Can India’s Tech Revolution Finally Dignify Its Sewers?

India has sent missions to the Moon, yet sanitation workers still risk their lives inside sewers. At Durgapur, CSIR-CMERI is developing mechanised cleaning technology that could replace dangerous human entry, prevent deaths and help end the generational stigma attached to manual scavenging.

Miss World 2025 Joins Pink Power Run 3.0: Turning Fitness Into a Health Mission

With 20,000 runners expected, Pink Power Run 3.0 in Hyderabad combines fitness with a larger health mission. The event features an AIMS-certified half marathon, a ₹75 lakh prize pool and ‘Miles for Mammograms’, turning collective running into free breast-cancer screenings and mammograms.

“Doctor, He’s Only 15”: The Hidden Musculoskeletal Epidemic Among Tech-Hooked Teenagers

Neck pain is no longer just an adult problem. As screen time soars, more teenagers are arriving at clinics with "text neck," shoulder stiffness, headaches and wrist pain. A neurologist explains why growing bodies are especially vulnerable—and how healthier digital habits can prevent lasting harm.

Are You Paying for Better Health—or Just More Tests?

More tests don't always mean better healthcare. As diagnostic investigations become increasingly common, experts warn about overtesting, rising medical costs, unnecessary treatments, and the growing gap between patient welfare and commercial healthcare.

Can Precision Genomics Save Rural Bengal from Hereditary Blindness?

Kolkata: Almost two and a half decades ago, a chance encounter with a nearly blind woman and her...
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What Do Leander Paes, Kamran Akmal, and RF Kennedy Jr. Have in Common? It’s Not What You Think

Tennis star Leander Paes, Cricketer Kamran Akmal, and politician RFK Jr. all faced neurocysticercosis. Discover how this highly preventable, treatable brain parasite causes sudden seizures and why clean vegetables are your best defense.

No, Robots Aren’t Replacing Your Surgeon: The Real Story Behind Modern Knee Surgery

From the Vajpayee era to advanced robotics, knee surgery has evolved. An orthopedic surgeon debunks 10 common myths to help younger and older patients reclaim pain-free, independent lives.

Stroke Rehabilitation: Rebuilding Lives After a Brain Attack

Reactions to a stroke are typically limited to the emergency phase—recognising the warning signs such as weakness on one side of the body, slurred...

The Silent Summer Killer: Why Heat Stroke is Far More Dangerous Than You Think

Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that can strike during extreme temperatures. Learn its causes, warning signs, vulnerable conditions, prevention measures, and life-saving actions.

“We Treat Sleep Like a Waste of Time”: Dr Haseeb Hassan on India’s Growing Sleep Crisis

Dr. Haseeb Hassan warns that treating sleep deprivation as a badge of honor is fueling a massive health crisis among India’s youth, driven by chronic stress and late-night screen exposure.

Prescribed an MRI? Fearful of the ‘Tunnel’? Here’s Why Open MRI May Not Always Be the Best Option

Open MRI systems reduce anxiety and improve patient comfort, yet high-field closed MRI scanners still provide superior image clarity essential for detecting strokes, tumors, ligament injuries, and neurological disorders accurately
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