Dr. R. Shruthi

Free Care Revolution: A Bold Step for Social Care

January 21, 2025

In England, social care has long been a source of contention, with challenges in providing adequate services to the elderly and those with disabilities. The recent review of social care in England has sparked debates about how to address the long-standing issues that plague the system, such as high demand,...

Breaking Silence: How Men’s Circles Are Redefining Masculinity and Mental Health

January 21, 2025

In the UK, a transformative movement is taking place where men are gathering in intimate circles to talk openly and honestly about their feelings, mental health, and personal struggles. These men's circles—whether in-person or online—are offering a space for men to speak up, break down emotional barriers, and redefine traditional...

Why Bowel Cancer is Rising Among the Under-50s: Unpacking the Alarming Trend

January 21, 2025

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, has become one of the most prevalent forms of cancer worldwide. With nearly two million new diagnoses every year, it is the third most commonly occurring cancer globally. Traditionally, bowel cancer has been associated with older adults, particularly those over 50. However, recent...

Measure Body Fat Accurately: Archimedes’ 2,000-Year-Old Method Beats BMI!

January 21, 2025

The beginning of a new year often comes with resolutions centered on health, fitness, and weight management. Alongside these aspirations, the body mass index (BMI)—a widely recognized metric for assessing weight and obesity—is frequently criticized. The latest critique comes from a Lancet-commissioned group of experts, who argue that BMI is...

Aspirin Fails to Show Major Benefit in Preventing Colorectal Cancer Recurrence

January 21, 2025

A new international clinical trial has found that three years of aspirin use after standard adjuvant therapy for high-risk Dukes’ B and C colorectal cancer did not significantly reduce disease recurrence. The trial, led by the National Cancer Center Singapore and published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, investigated the...

Hypertension: The Silent Killer Targeting Half of U.S. Adults

January 21, 2025

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is often referred to as the "silent killer" because of its ability to silently damage the body over time. According to Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at George Washington University, nearly half of American adults suffer from hypertension....

U.S. Launches Ambitious Plan to Combat Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders

January 18, 2025

On July 2, 2024, a groundbreaking initiative was launched in the United States aimed at transforming the landscape of Parkinson's disease (PD) research, treatment, and care. This significant step forward came with the signing of the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson's Act (P.L....

Eye Scan Could Predict Your Stroke Risk with a Simple Look

January 18, 2025

The eyes have long been dubbed the “windows to the soul,” but beyond providing a glimpse into a person’s emotional state, they are also offering medical professionals valuable insights into a person’s overall health. For years, doctors have known that changes in the eyes can indicate certain health conditions, including...

Breaking Barriers: 500+ Rare Disease Mysteries Solved Through Global Collaboration

January 18, 2025

The global effort to tackle rare diseases has recently reached a monumental milestone with the groundbreaking Solve-RD initiative, which has successfully diagnosed over 500 patients suffering from rare diseases. Rare diseases, defined as conditions affecting fewer than five in every 10,000 people in the European Union, may seem rare individually,...

COVID-19 Vaccine Gaps Linked to Thousands of Avoidable Deaths and Hospitalizations in the UK

January 18, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented global health crisis, and the rapid development of vaccines became one of the most important tools in controlling the spread of the virus and preventing severe outcomes, including hospitalizations and deaths. In the United Kingdom, the early phases of the vaccination campaign were...

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