Medically Speaking

Soumya Swaminathan Warns Against 70–90 Hour Workweeks: The Dangers of Overwork

10 Mar 2025 14:09 PM IST

Former WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan highlights the risks of working excessive hours, stressing that productivity depends on quality, not quantity, and rest is essential for long-term well-being.

Rapid Detection of Airborne Bird Flu Virus: New Sensor for Quick Diagnosis

10 Mar 2025 14:08 PM IST

The new sensor detects airborne bird flu virus (H5N1) quickly, offering real-time monitoring and helping prevent outbreaks. Learn more about this breakthrough technology.

Lassa Fever in the UK: Understanding the Risk, Symptoms, and Response

10 Mar 2025 14:07 PM IST

Lassa fever in the UK is rare, but health authorities are on alert. Learn about symptoms, transmission, and precautions to stay safe from Lassa fever.

Malaria Crisis Deepens in Africa as US Aid Cuts Threaten Control Efforts

10 Mar 2025 13:43 PM IST

Malaria remains Africa's deadliest disease, with the continent accounting for 95% of global malaria deaths in 2023.

What is Hantavirus? Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention Explained

10 Mar 2025 13:21 PM IST

Learn about Hantavirus, its symptoms, causes, and prevention methods to stay safe. Understand how this rodent-borne disease can be deadly if untreated.

Fluoride Exposure in Early Childhood: A Threat to Cognitive Development?

08 Mar 2025 18:06 PM IST

Studies suggest excessive fluoride exposure during early childhood may lower IQ and affect brain development. Understanding the risks can help ensure safer fluoride use.

Politics in Therapy: Navigating the Fine Line Between Ethics and Beliefs

08 Mar 2025 17:31 PM IST

The intersection of politics and therapy is becoming more pronounced, with therapists grappling with ethical dilemmas, client anxieties, and differing political views.

Australia’s Private Health Crisis: Urgent CEO Talks on Hospital Funding

08 Mar 2025 16:24 PM IST

Health Minister Mark Butler has urged insurers to increase payments to private hospitals within three months or face regulatory action, as the benefits ratio drops to 83%.

Mobile Women’s Health Clinic: Bringing Vital Healthcare to Regional Victoria

08 Mar 2025 15:44 PM IST

Discover how a mobile women’s health clinic is improving healthcare access in remote Victoria, providing essential services like screenings and medical abortions.

Hospital Fraud Allegations: Man Walks Out of Madhya Pradesh Hospital in Shocking Video

08 Mar 2025 15:17 PM IST

Hospital fraud allegations in Madhya Pradesh: A man walks out with medical tubes attached, claiming false coma declaration and treatment fraud. Watch the shocking video.

Obesity in India: The Growing Crisis and Its Health Impacts

08 Mar 2025 13:46 PM IST

Obesity in India is on the rise, leading to serious health risks like diabetes, heart disease, and more. Learn about the causes and effects of this alarming trend.