Health

“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...

When Is A Headache A Medical Emergency? Look Out For These Critical Brain ‘Red Flags’

Is an MRI necessary for persistent headaches? Top neurology and radiology experts- Dr. Haseeb Hassan and Dr. Arif Faizan break down the difference between structural brain issues and functional disorders like migraines. Learn why routine scans can cause false alarms, how CT and MRI play different medical roles, and which dangerous red flags require urgent emergency evaluation

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.
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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

Silent Brain Damage: How High Blood Pressure Affects the Brain

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent killer” because it may not produce noticeable symptoms for years. While most people associate...

The Silence of the Lambs at IMS-BHU: Investigating Dr Satya’s Suicide Attempt and Toxic Overwork Culture

A junior doctor’s suicide attempt at IMS-BHU has exposed allegations of illegal long duty hours, institutional silence, mental health crisis, and growing demands for an independent police investigation into systemic exploitation
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