Tag: public 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.
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.
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.
Marxing Public Health Discourse
Paying tribute to one of the giant philosophers of all time-- Karl Marx, the visionary and fountainhead of justice and equality, as he turns...