When it comes to heart attacks, misinformation travels faster than facts, especially on social media. Most of us have come across the viral posts claiming that “coughing CPR” or swallowing cayenne pepper can stop a heart attack. Fortunately for…
Category: 6. Health
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Neurosurgeon with 26 years of experience warns your high blood pressure is a silent killer: ‘You get less blood flow…’
As per World Health Organisation, hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major cause of premature death worldwide, and an estimated 1.4 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide had hypertension in 2024; this represents 33 percent of the…
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Research shows citrus and grape compounds may protect against type 2 diabetes
A new Italian study reveals that a daily blend of citrus and grape extracts with chromium can normalize blood sugar and improve cholesterol faster than diet alone, offering new hope for millions living with prediabetes.
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Hypertension is leading cause of outpatient visits in Thailand
November 3, 2025
BANGKOK – New report on the ‘Gold Card’ scheme reveals chronic conditions dominate Thai healthcare, with over 176 million annual visits and high rates of infectious gut diseases.
New data from Thailand’s flagship…
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Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk
A global research team maps how rare and common gene variants jointly drive obesity and metabolic disease, offering fresh clues for equitable, personalized prevention and treatment.
Study: Discovery of obesity genes through…
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How Trump Administration Actions Might Affect Polio Eradication
UNICEF and fellow partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative held a gathering on World Polio Day on October 24, 2025, near the ruins of the smallpox hospital and the FDR Hope Memorial on Roosevelt Island. Pictured here are speakers at…
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Diverticulitis on the rise among young Americans: Know its meaning, symptoms and treatment
There’s no time better than now to become mindful of what, when and how you eat. The gut is one of the most powerful yet weak parts of the body and any kind of problem in it, can lead to diseases and conditions…
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Colorectal cancer rising among young adults: Top LA surgeon lists five foods and drinks to avoid |
Colorectal cancer, which is also the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer, is increasing globally. Of late, there has been an alarming rise in the incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer. A recent analysis by the Centers for Disease…
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