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05 Nov

Festive Feast Aftermath: Why Fried Foods and Low Fiber Spell Trouble for Your Gut

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The transition into a festive eating pattern brings a heavy influx of dietary fat and large portion sizes that stimulate digestive hormones, extend the digestive workload well into the night, and elevate the risk of acid reflux, particularly when meals are followed by sweets and reclining soon after eating. At the same time, the displacement of fiber-rich foods like lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, and seasonal fruits impairs the digestive tract's ability to maintain regular bowel movements, frequently leading to constipation when paired with reduced water intake and lower physical activity. Furthermore, this dietary shift deprives beneficial gut bacteria of essential nourishment,…

22 Oct

Protecting Your Health This Winter: Preventive Strategies for Asthma and Influenza

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Contracting the flu is rarely just a mild inconvenience of fever and fatigue for people with asthma, as it can rapidly escalate into worsening breathlessness, persistent coughing, and severe asthma attacks requiring emergency medical care or hospital admission, making the prevention of respiratory infections crucial for lifelong asthma stability. Despite impacting millions across India, asthma is severely under-recognized, with data from the Indian Global Asthma Network study showing that nearly 82% of people with current wheeze and about 70% of those with severe symptoms remained undiagnosed, leaving countless individuals to navigate their condition without knowing how to safeguard their respiratory…

09 Oct

Manipal Hospital Mukundapur Hosts Press Meet in Aizawl, Highlights Growing Burden of Neurological and Spine Disorders

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In a move to strengthen healthcare awareness and facilitate greater access to specialised medical expertise in Northeast India, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur organised a press meet in Aizawl, bringing together members of the media fraternity and senior clinicians from Manipal Hospitals. The interactive session focused on the growing burden of neurological and spine-related disorders, while highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, timely intervention and access to advanced, multidisciplinary healthcare. The session featured Dr. Sukalyan Purkayastha, Director and Senior Consultant - Neurointervention& Endovascular Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur Cluster, and Dr. Anindya Basu, Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead – Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital…

30 Sep

How Poor Sleep Can Impact Your Glucose Levels More Than Dessert

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Over the past decade, research into sleep and metabolic health has revealed that getting adequate rest is just as crucial for glucose regulation as maintaining a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity. Unlike a sugary dessert that triggers a short, temporary rise in blood glucose depending on portion size and meal composition, chronic poor sleep creates prolonged disruptions in the body's hormonal and nervous system activities, altering insulin secretion, glucose use, and appetite regulation. When individuals consistently sleep too little, even a few nights can reduce insulin sensitivity, causing blood glucose levels to stay elevated despite normal insulin…

28 Sep

Immediate Treatment Guide for Dog Bites and Scratches Along with Important Medical Shots

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Because rabies is a nearly fatal viral infection of the central nervous system that can be prevented through prompt wound care and post-exposure prophylaxis if managed immediately after exposure, a dog bite or scratch should never be taken lightly, especially considering that dogs are responsible for 99% of global human rabies cases and India faces a massive burden with millions of annual animal bites and thousands of deaths, making World Rabies Day on September 28 a vital call to action to prevent infection by immediately washing the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes instead of just rinsing…

21 Sep

Better Than Daily Pills: How HIV Injections Keep the Virus Suppressed More Effectively

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The LATA clinical trial led by University College London researchers has established that eight-weekly long-acting HIV injections of cabotegravir and rilpivirine keep the virus suppressed more effectively than daily antiretroviral tablets among African adolescents, registering a viral rebound rate of just 1 per cent over 96 weeks compared to 6 per cent for those on daily pills. The study tracked 476 participants between the ages of 12 and 19 across clinics in Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, revealing that 94 per cent of those receiving the injections found them vastly easier to manage than a daily pill schedule, thereby…

12 Sep

World First Aid Day 2026: Doctor Explains Basic First Aid Tips and Kit Essentials

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World First Aid Day is marked every year on the second Saturday of September. This year, it will be observed on September 12, 2026, with “First Aid in Migration Contexts” as the theme. The day highlights the importance of knowing basic first-aid measures that can be used during emergencies before professional medical help arrives. An injury or sudden medical emergency can happen at any time, whether at home, at the workplace, while travelling or in a public place. Cuts, burns, falls, choking, fainting and unexpected allergic reactions are among the situations where immediate assistance can make an important difference. Taking…

09 Sep

First-Ever Breast Cancer Treatment Guided by Blood Tests Before Scan-Detected Progression Gets Approval

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AstraZeneca’s camizestrant has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), introducing a new treatment option for some patients with advanced breast cancer. Sold under the brand name Etcamah, camizestrant is designed for people with HR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who develop an ESR1 mutation while receiving hormone therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor. What makes the approval particularly significant is the way doctors can identify patients for treatment. Instead of waiting for scans to show that the cancer has progressed, treatment can be considered after a blood test detects an emerging ESR1 mutation. The test…

03 Sep

Beyond Fish: Nepal Floodwaters Could Put Bihar’s Food Safety at Risk

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The floodwaters entering Bihar from Nepal are raising concerns that go well beyond waterlogging and displacement. The safety of fish being carried into the state by the floodwaters has become a particular concern, with the Bihar government advising people not to catch, sell or consume such fish until the flood situation improves. The warning comes after flash floods in Nepal caused water from the Trishuli River to flow into Bihar through the Gandak and Kosi rivers. Several northern districts have witnessed rising water levels, while unfamiliar fish species have reportedly been spotted in flood-affected areas. There have also been reports…

22 May

Eating grapes daily may improve your health

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Rich in antioxidants like resveratrol, grapes are low-calorie, nutrient-dense fruits that improve circulation, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce inflammation—all of which are factors that contribute to heart health. They help with digestion, boost immunity, enhance brain health (memory and cognition), and may lower the risk of cancer because of their high polyphenol content. Important Health Advantages of Grapes: Heart Health: Antioxidants, which are particularly abundant in red and purple grapes, lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, enhance blood vessel function, and prevent blood clots. Strong Antioxidants: Resveratrol, anthocyanins, and quercetin are polyphenols found in them that combat free radicals, lower…