Dr. R. Shruthi

Pandemic Sparks 18% Surge in Alcohol-Related Deaths in Canada

February 3, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a surge in alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations in Canada, with an 18% increase in such fatalities compared to pre-pandemic years. This stark rise in alcohol-related harm, as reported in a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, underscores the broader mental health...

Boost Men’s Health & Fertility Naturally with These Ayurvedic Herbs in 2025

February 3, 2025

In the modern age, health supplements, especially those targeted at improving men’s health, have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Advertisements promising quick fixes for better health, improved sexual performance, and increased fertility have flooded the market. But despite the boom in supplement sales, many men are beginning to seek more natural...

Pasteurization: The Key to Safe Milk by Destroying Influenza Viruses

February 3, 2025

In recent research , a study led by Hugo Francisco de Souza reviewed the effectiveness of pasteurization in inactivating influenza viruses in milk. This study reconfirms the importance of pasteurization in ensuring the safety of dairy products for consumers by preventing the transmission of viruses like influenza, including H5N1, and...

UK NHS Shifts to ‘People with Obesity’: A New Approach to Sensitive Healthcare Language

February 3, 2025

In a new guidance issued by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), NHS workers in the UK have been instructed to refrain from using the term "obese" and instead refer to individuals with excess weight as "people with obesity." This move is part of a broader push...

India’s MedTech Revolution: Affordable Innovation Driving Global Healthcare

February 3, 2025

India’s burgeoning MedTech industry has positioned itself as a global leader in the development of affordable, high-quality medical technologies. With the global healthcare sector facing increasing challenges such as aging populations, rising healthcare costs, and access to care, India’s MedTech sector has rapidly evolved into an essential player, offering innovative,...

WHO’s New Guidelines: Cut Sodium, Boost Heart Health

February 3, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently unveiled new guidelines aimed at combating one of the major contributors to chronic health conditions: excessive sodium intake. Sodium, primarily consumed through table salt, is a fundamental nutrient for maintaining fluid balance and proper nerve function in the body. However, consuming too much...

240-Year-Old Drug Could Save NHS £100 Million Annually in Heart Disease Treatment

February 3, 2025

A groundbreaking study from the University of Birmingham reveals that the 240-year-old drug, digoxin, could save the UK National Health Service (NHS) up to £100 million annually by treating older patients with common heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation (AF) and symptoms of heart failure. This finding comes as part...

U.S. Divided on Weight-Loss Drugs: Support for Adults, Concerns for Teens

February 3, 2025

The growing popularity of weight-loss drugs, especially GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy, has sparked a significant debate in the United States. These drugs, originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, have become widely known for their effectiveness in helping people lose weight, leading to their FDA approval for...

Rising Early Adult Mortality: Pandemic Fallout and Growing Health Crisis in the US

February 1, 2025

The University of Minnesota recently published a study revealing concerning trends in early adult mortality rates in the United States. The research highlights that death rates for adults aged 25-44 began to rise around 2010 and sharply spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite efforts to recover from the pandemic, mortality...

FDA’s New Push for Safer Medications for Pregnant and Nursing Women

February 1, 2025

The use of prescription medications during pregnancy and while breastfeeding has become increasingly common over the past few decades, as women require treatment for a variety of medical conditions. However, the need for better information on the safety of these medications for both mothers and their babies has led to...

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