Dr. Priya Deshmukh - Senior Editor, Health 10,000 Steps Myth: How Many Steps Do You Really Need?
The Japanese Walk: How Interval Training is Rewriting the Rules of Fitness and Longevity For decades, the mantra “no pain, no gain” has dominated Western fitness culture. We’ve been conditioned to believe that grueling workouts are the only path to results. But across the Pacific, a different philosophy has quietly thrived for centuries. In Japan, … Read more
Madagascar’s HIV Crisis: A Looming Global Trend and What It Means for Public Health A staggering 151% increase in new HIV infections since 2010. That’s the reality facing Madagascar, a statistic that isn’t just a local tragedy, but a stark warning sign for global public health. While advancements in HIV prevention and treatment have been … Read more
Measles Resurgence: Why the US is Facing a Growing Threat – and What Travelers Need to Know Imagine boarding a flight, excited for a long-awaited vacation, only to discover later you’ve been exposed to a highly contagious disease. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s a growing reality as measles cases surge across the United States, … Read more
The Silent Epidemic: Why Rising Oral Cancer Rates in Women Demand Urgent Attention A startling statistic is emerging from Kolkata’s leading dental institute: in 2024, R Ahmed Dental College (RADC) registered 133 cases of oral cancer in women, bringing the ratio to nearly 2 women for every 3 men diagnosed. This isn’t just a number; … Read more