Health

In the world of nutrition research, contradictory findings are as common as fad diets. One day, a study proclaims the benefits of a low-carb diet for weight loss. The next, another study champions a plant-based diet for overall health. This constant flip-flopping of dietary advice leaves most of us feeling like we're stuck in a nutritional ping-pong match. The root of this problem lies in the...

From the place I come from, in Kerala, a baby is not given a name until he/she is 28 days old. And for marginalised castes/communities, the naming ceremony is delayed to 90 days. I never really questioned as to why this was the case. I let it become a ritual system until I overheard a conversation between some of our family members. This was mainly because the chances of a baby surviving was very...

Imagine you're about to make a decision that could profoundly impact your health, potentially for years to come. You're not choosing a new diet or exercise routine - you're selecting a personal doctor. It sounds simple, right? After all, they're all qualified professionals. But here's the catch: this choice might be one of the riskiest decisions you'll ever make. Peter Attia, the longevity expert...

For MCH, a study we conducted in 2021 observed strong evidence that the health messaging service (RES) improved maternal knowledge and infant care. It observed significantly higher rates of breastfeeding, safe infant-feeding practices, and skin-to-skin care among the intervention group, as well as greater knowledge of maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, and cord care best practices. Intended...

Despite stringent hygiene protocols, hospitals remain a breeding ground for harmful pathogens due to the constant influx of patients, visitors, and the intricate web of high-touch surfaces. Conventional disinfection methods like UV-C robots and fumigation necessitate clearing entire wards, disrupting patient care and straining already overwhelmed medical staff. The pressing need of the hour was...

What if you visited the hospital for a routine health checkup and ended up contracting an infection that required hospitalization? Sterilising high traffic hotspots within hospitals was the need of the hour. With a shortage of masks, PPE, and a lack of effective disinfection systems in place, the hospitals in India were facing a massive challenge. COVID was rapidly spreading in hospitals, and 14%...