Medically Speaking

The Dangers of Eating Too Fast: Why Slowing Down is Essential

29 Mar 2025 14:35 PM IST

Eating too quickly can lead to overeating, digestive issues, and long-term health risks like obesity and heart disease. Learn why taking your time with meals is crucial for your well-being.

Candida Auris: The Growing Threat of Drug-Resistant Fungus in US Hospitals

29 Mar 2025 14:35 PM IST

Candida auris, a deadly drug-resistant fungus, is rapidly spreading in U.S. hospitals and nursing homes, causing severe infections that are difficult to treat. The CDC has labeled it an urgent health threat, urging immediate action to contain its spread.

Woman Develops Deadly Infection After Receiving Wrong Measles Vaccine

29 Mar 2025 14:16 PM IST

A 30-year-old woman suffered a life-threatening infection after mistakenly receiving the wrong vaccine. This case highlights the critical need for accurate vaccine administration and medical oversight.

Measles Outbreak in the US: Nearly 500 Cases Reported Across 19 States

29 Mar 2025 13:42 PM IST

The CDC reports a significant rise in measles cases, with 483 confirmed cases across 19 states, including a major outbreak in Texas. The surge highlights concerns about vaccine hesitancy and its impact on public health.

Foreign Aid Cuts Could Cost Millions of Lives, Study Warns

29 Mar 2025 13:03 PM IST

A recent study reveals that cuts in foreign aid from major Western donors could result in nearly 3 million deaths and 10 million new HIV infections by the end of the decade, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The loss of crucial funding threatens global HIV prevention and treatment efforts, disproportionately affecting

Genetic Testing Could Prevent 75% of ADRs in Medications

28 Mar 2025 18:08 PM IST

A new study reveals that testing for just three genes could prevent 75% of avoidable side effects from medications, improving patient safety and treatment outcomes. This could revolutionize prescribing practices, making medicines safer and more effective.

Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhoea in England

28 Mar 2025 17:14 PM IST

Cases of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea, including XDR strains, are rising in England, posing a serious public health threat. Urgent action is needed to prevent further spread and complications.

Trump Administration’s Impact on mRNA Research

28 Mar 2025 16:13 PM IST

The Trump administration’s actions to review mRNA vaccine funding are raising alarms among scientists. Concerns over defunding could stall crucial advancements in medical research, including cancer and infectious disease treatments.

U.S. Health Department to Cut 10,000 Jobs in Major Overhaul

28 Mar 2025 14:41 PM IST

The U.S. Health and Human Services Department plans to reduce its workforce by 10,000 employees as part of a broader cost-cutting restructuring. The move aims to realign the department with its core mission of addressing chronic diseases and improving public health efficiency.

US Funding Cut to Gavi Could Lead to Over a Million Deaths

28 Mar 2025 14:36 PM IST

The US decision to end funding for Gavi may disrupt global vaccination efforts, risking over a million lives and reversing decades of progress in disease prevention.

Five Years After Covid-19: Lessons in Agile Healthcare Innovation

28 Mar 2025 14:32 PM IST

As we mark five years since the Covid-19 pandemic, healthcare systems have evolved with agile innovations, especially in diagnostics, telemedicine, and AI. This reflection explores the transformative lessons that have reshaped global health care for future challenges.

New Research Links Single Respiratory Virus to Kawasaki Disease

28 Mar 2025 14:11 PM IST

Groundbreaking research suggests that a single, yet unidentified respiratory virus may be the cause of Kawasaki disease, providing new directions for better diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition in children.