Dr. Priya Deshmukh - Senior Editor, Health

The aspirations of young people around the globe are remarkably consistent: to contribute meaningfully to the world, often through professions demanding rigorous training and dedication – architects shaping our cities, doctors safeguarding our health, and leaders guiding our societies. Underpinning these ambitions is a fundamental necessity: education. It’s more than just the acquisition of knowledge; … Read more

The complexities of diagnosing rare autoimmune diseases in children are highlighted by a recent case involving a pediatric patient with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-negative eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly known as Churg-Strauss syndrome. This systemic vasculitis, characterized by asthma, eosinophilia, and granulomatous inflammation, presents unique challenges when standard diagnostic markers are absent, requiring clinicians to … Read more

Ham is a staple on many people’s plates – whether on breakfast bread, as a sandwich filling, or as a roast for special occasions. Under certain circumstances, consumption can even be beneficial to health. From a nutritional perspective, ham initially provides high-quality protein, which your body needs to build and maintain muscles and tissues. Those … Read more

Deep-sea mining is gaining traction as the United States forges ahead with plans to exploit the ocean floor, particularly in international waters. This movement comes in the wake of an executive order signed by former President Trump aimed at boosting the U.S. Mining industry to diminish reliance on foreign sources, especially in light of China’s … Read more