Health

Chemotherapy has several kinds of effects on the body. Common side effects include nausea, exhaustion, altered taste, and decreased appetite. Although there isn’t a single anti-cancer diet, eating the right foods can greatly reduce side effects, promote healing, and improve a patient’s ability to handle treatment. Chemotherapy targets cancer cells that divide quickly. However, it can also impact the brain’s …

Hyderabad, 18 February 2026– India’s Pharma and Life Sciences Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are delivering measurable gains across the drug development value chain, accelerating time‑to‑market and reductions in end‑to‑end R&D costs, according to the report “Making it matter: How GCCs transform capability into end‑patient impact,” developed in collaboration with KPMG in India and UnearthIQ. End-to-end adoption of AI, automation, and …

India-wide release, 18th February 2026: Amrutam, a distinguished Ayurvedic brand, known for its traditional, Ministry of AYUSH-certified formulations, and a dedicated women-first mission, appeared on Shark Tank S2 in 2023. It pitched itself as a malt-based nutrition and preventive wellness brand rooted in classic Ayurvedic formulations. The outcome led to no-deal between the brand and the Sharks. However, this experience on Shark Tank …

Currently, habits such as smoking and prolonged sitting, desk jobs, are no longer just lifestyle issues but major causes of dangerous blood clots, increasing the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and life-threatening pulmonary embolism There is a concern over the growing number of people developing serious blood clots due to smoking and long hours of sitting at desks. Conditions …

A heart attack is a serious health concern, and if frequently fatal. It is critical to allow the heart to heal well, and also to prevent recurrences. Some general principles apply: Moderation is key. Avoid extremes.  Quality / Quantity / Timing of food – all these must improve  Your food intake should not exceed your energy expenditure – make adjustments …

Shifting the focus from cycles to egg numbers 10th February, 2026: There is a rising awareness around egg freezing globally and in India, with the conversation steadily shedding its earlier stigma. From international icons to Indian celebrities openly sharing their fertility journeys, egg freezing is increasingly being spoken about as a choice rather than a taboo. While interest is clearly growing, …

Epilepsy is not uncommon in individuals above 65 years of age. Most of the time seizures are consequent to a multitude of diseases affecting the body and brain. Around twenty percent of seizures in adults occur above the age of 65. Elderly populations require special care in the context of epilepsy as they are prone to falls, injuries and have …

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person gets repeated seizures. According to estimates, more than 15 million people are living with epilepsy in India. Even though the number is very high, many people do not go to a doctor on time. Fear, social stigma, and wrong beliefs are the main reasons, especially in small towns and villages. Doctors …

Vaccination is widely recognised as one of the greatest public health achievements, traditionally associated with protection against childhood diseases such as polio and measles. However, an often-overlooked fact is that certain vaccines also play a crucial role in preventing cancers. For Indian families, understanding this connection is essential in reducing future cancer risk and improving long-term health outcomes. In India, …

Hormones act as chemical messengers that regulate nearly every aspect of a woman’s reproductive health. From the onset of puberty to menopause, a delicate balance of hormones governs menstrual cycles, ovulation, conception, and pregnancy. Even minor disturbances in this balance can lead to gynecological complaints and difficulties in achieving or sustaining pregnancy. Hormonal imbalance is one of the most common …