Importance of Yoga for a Contented Life
A Special Feature on the 11th International Yoga Day Vivek Atray If we earnestly urge a young person to adopt yoga, they might ask, “Why is yoga so important for…
Injectable vs Oral PrEP: Should HIV Prevention Move Beyond the Pill?
By Shobha Shukla The fight against HIV has been strengthened in recent years by biomedical innovations that help prevent infection. Among these, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)—medications taken by HIV-negative individuals to…
Aspirin and India’s Heart Health Strategy: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Dr J P S Sawhney, MD, DM, FESC, FACC, FRCP, Chairman Department of Cardiology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) demands…
HPV Isn’t Just a Women’s Disease: Indian Men at Risk Too
Doctors warn that anal cancer in men often goes undetected due to lack of screening and misdiagnosis as piles. By Shobha Shukla Despite being one of the most preventable forms…
Health Minister Nadda Launches FSSAI’s ‘Stop Obesity’ Campaign on World Food Safety Day
AMN / HEALTH DESK Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) “Stop Obesity” campaign on World Food Safety Day 2025. The…
WHO Chief Meets India’s Top Official in Geneva, Lauds India’s Global Health Leadership
GenevaOn the sidelines of the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, held a high-level meeting with PK…
Doctor’s Guide: How to Beat Hypertension BP Without Fear
Prof. Dr. Anil Sharma, Professor & Head Department of Cardiology, Bombay Hospital High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer”—and for good reason. Most people don’t even…
High-Quality Foods Key to Heart Health
By Dr. Bhupinder Singh and Dr. Sanjay Kalra In an era flooded with diet trends—low-carb, keto, low-fat—the message from science is getting clearer: it’s not just what diet you follow,…
Epilepsy- Psychological implications on patients
Dr. Sowmya. M, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital In a developing comity like India. Where there still existing misconceptions about epilepsy due to which patients and their family…
India Unveils ‘Ayush Nivesh Saarthi’ Portal to Attract Global Investment in Traditional Medicine
Staff Reporter New Delhi In a major push to promote India as a global investment hub for traditional medicine and holistic wellness, the Government of India has launched the ‘Ayush…