Health

The Karnataka government’s restriction on artificial food dyes in street snacks like kebabs, manchurian, and cotton candy has done little to curb their widespread use

Childbirth is a transformative event in a woman’s life, often accompanied by both joy and challenges. One such challenge, postpartum depression

Each year, billions of disposable menstrual products are discarded, contributing significantly to environmental pollution. In the U.S., approximately 20 billion single-use

In an increasingly digital world, some of the most courageous individuals are working tirelessly behind the scenes to combat online child sexual abuse.

India has seen a sharp rise in health insurance premiums post-pandemic, primarily driven by escalating treatment costs. Health insurance premiums

Microplastics are rapidly infiltrating ecosystems, and shockingly, they are now found in the human brain. A recent study published in Nature Medicine reveale

Underweight, which refers to having a body weight too low to maintain good health, is an often-overlooked public health issue. It is known by various terms like emaciation

World Obesity Day 2025 is on March 4, and a recent Lancet study has highlighted a staggering fact—over half of the world’s adults classified as overweight or obese reside in just eight countries.

A food safety probe in Bengaluru has uncovered alarming contamination in the city’s favorite breakfast—idli. Officials collected 251 samples from various outlets

A new study published in Psychological Medicine reveals that harsh parenting during early childhood may significantly alter brain connections in girls,

The Karnataka Food Safety Department has uncovered alarming risks in idlis served at some eateries and roadside stalls. Officials tested 500 samples from 251 locations

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has announced plans to introduce regulations for tattoo parlours to ensure stricter safety standards.

Karnataka has reported 66,459 dogbite cases and eight rabies deaths since January 1, 2025, marking a 47% rise from last year—the highest surge since the Covid-19 pandemic.

AJ Hospital performs Mangaluru’s first arthroscopic bone block surgery, offering minimally invasive treatment for recurrent shoulder dislocation.

(NIMHANS), in collaboration with ICMR’s multi-state research project, is developing a comprehensive campus-based suicide risk reduction model.

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get more cavities despite having the same oral care habits? A recent study from Cornell University might have the answer.

Blood cancer which is also known as leukemia, which primarily involves the blood and the bone marrow, resulting in uncontrolled proliferation of WBCs.

A 21-year-old student from DY Patil College, Pimpri Chinchwad, attempted to die by suicide by leaping from Sant Tukaram Nagar Metro Station around 6 PM on Monday.

avigating the snack aisle can feel overwhelming, especially with all the jargon on food packaging. From “gluten-free” to “superfood-rich,” it’s tough to know what’s truly healthy

Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths are set to rise sharply worldwide, according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The report,