Dr. R. Shruthi

Screen Addiction and Teens: How Excessive Screen Time Affects Mental Health

March 4, 2025

In today's digital age, screen time has become an integral part of daily life, especially for teenagers. With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets, and laptops, screens have taken over various aspects of their social lives, education, and entertainment. While technology offers numerous benefits, excessive screen exposure is increasingly being linked...

Long Covid: A Silent Struggle, A Forgotten Crisis

March 4, 2025

The world has seen many challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but one of the most insidious and ongoing issues is Long Covid. Despite the pandemic beginning in early 2020, millions are still suffering from debilitating symptoms, and the reality of living with Long Covid has largely been...

USAID Cuts Hit Hard: 20 Global Projects Shut, Leaving Millions in Crisis

March 3, 2025

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has long been a pillar of humanitarian assistance worldwide, providing essential aid to vulnerable populations across multiple continents. However, the recent decision by the Trump administration to eliminate more than 90% of USAID contracts and cut approximately $60 billion in funding has...

Trump Set for Health Check at Walter Reed: What It Means for 2024

March 3, 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, now 78, is set to undergo his annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in the coming weeks. The announcement, made by the White House, has once again sparked discussions about presidential health, transparency, and the rigorous demands of holding the highest...

Uganda Battles Ebola: Second Death Sparks Fresh Outbreak Fears

March 3, 2025

Uganda is facing another wave of the deadly Ebola virus, with the country confirming its second fatality in the latest outbreak. The health ministry announced that a four-and-a-half-year-old child succumbed to the disease, marking another tragic loss. With rising cases, authorities are scrambling to contain the spread of the Sudan...

India’s Health at Risk: How Climate Change is Making Us Sick

March 3, 2025

India, a nation already struggling with a range of health challenges, is now witnessing the profound impact of climate change on public health. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events are affecting not just the environment but also the health and well-being of millions of...

Raw Pet Food Recall: Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Cats, Sparks Safety Concerns

March 3, 2025

The ongoing outbreak of bird flu, also known as H5N1, has raised serious concerns about the safety of raw pet food products, especially following a recent recall issued by a second raw pet food manufacturer in the United States. This recall comes after two households in Oregon reported that their...

Does Toothpaste Harm Your Oral Microbiome? Here’s What You Need to Know

March 3, 2025

Brushing our teeth is a daily ritual aimed at ensuring fresh breath, preventing cavities, and maintaining overall oral hygiene. However, a growing body of research suggests that toothpaste’s impact on the delicate ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths, known as the oral microbiome, is more complex than we once thought....

Breathe In, Pupil Out: How Your Breathing Affects Your Vision

March 3, 2025

The connection between breathing and pupil size has long been a subject of interest for scientists studying human biology and psychology. While pupil size is commonly understood to be a reaction to external factors such as light intensity, focus, or emotional arousal, a groundbreaking study has revealed that breathing itself...

Maharashtra Launches Massive Health Drive to Screen 1.66 Crore Children for Early Disease Detection

March 3, 2025

Maharashtra's public health department is set to launch a large-scale health screening initiative aimed at identifying and treating various health conditions in children across the state. This initiative, part of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), will screen more than 1.66 crore children between the ages of 0 and 18....

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