Dr. R. Shruthi

Rising Kidney Disease in India: Experts Urge Early Screening

March 13, 2025

Kidney disease has become a silent yet devastating health crisis in India, affecting nearly 17% of the population. Experts emphasize early detection and better awareness to prevent the disease from escalating further. On World Kidney Day, healthcare professionals highlighted the urgent need for increased awareness, early diagnosis, and improved access...

World Kidney Day: Recognize the Silent Threat

March 13, 2025

Kidney disease is a silent epidemic affecting millions globally, and India is no exception. Often called the "silent killer," chronic kidney disease (CKD) shows minimal symptoms until it's too late, making early detection and intervention crucial. As we observe World Kidney Day, it's vital to understand the risks, recognize warning...

Vermont Reports First Measles Case of 2025 in School-Aged Child

March 13, 2025

Measles, a highly contagious viral disease, has made its first appearance in Vermont in 2025. The Vermont Department of Health confirmed on March 10 that a school-aged child in Lamoille County had tested positive for the virus. This case, however, is not connected to the ongoing measles outbreaks in the...

Marriage Triples Obesity Risk in Men, Study Finds

March 13, 2025

As global obesity rates continue to surge, new research from the Indian Journal of Nephrology highlights a significant yet overlooked factor: marriage. The study reveals that married men are over three times more likely to become obese compared to their unmarried counterparts, while women seem unaffected by marital status in...

Mental Health Drives Surge in Disability Benefits in England and Wales

March 13, 2025

The disability benefits bill in England and Wales has seen a significant surge, largely driven by an increase in mental health claims. A recent report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) reveals that about half of the rise in working-age people claiming disability benefits in 2024 is linked to...

Australian Man Survives 100 Days with World-First Artificial Heart Implant

March 12, 2025

In a world-first medical breakthrough, an Australian man has become the first person in history to survive for over 100 days with a total artificial heart implant. This pioneering achievement marks a significant milestone in the field of heart failure treatment and has sparked global interest due to its potential...

US States Push to Ban Harmful Food Dyes

March 12, 2025

In recent months, a growing number of U.S. states have begun rushing to pass laws that aim to ban commonly used food dyes and other chemical additives, citing significant health risks. These efforts have garnered both bipartisan support and widespread public attention, particularly following the momentum gained from Robert F....

Maradona’s Medical Team on Trial for Homicide

March 12, 2025

The trial of seven medical professionals responsible for the care of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has begun in Buenos Aires, sparking global attention. Maradona’s sudden and untimely death in November 2020 at the age of 60 has raised serious questions about the quality of medical care he received, with...

Congo Faces Setback in Mpox Response Amid Rebel Advances

March 12, 2025

The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, exacerbated by the advancing M23 rebel group backed by Rwanda, has severely disrupted the country’s mpox response. Health facilities in conflict zones are under attack, vaccines and medical supplies are inaccessible, and thousands of patients have fled, leaving the region's fight against mpox increasingly...

How Africa Defied the Odds with Fewer COVID-19 Deaths

March 12, 2025

When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a global emergency in March 2020, the international community braced for a catastrophic impact on Africa. The continent’s underfunded health systems, limited infrastructure, and high poverty levels led many to predict that Africa would suffer the worst outcomes. Alarmist predictions suggested millions of lives...

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