Shreya Goswami
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Novo Responds To GLP-1 Drug Ozempic Causing Vision Loss Claims: What Semaglutide Data Shows
Novo Nordisk says a large pooled analysis of clinical trials found no increased risk of rare NAION with semaglutide. Here is what the new evidence means for diabetes patients in India amid concerns over sudden vision loss.
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Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound Makers Sued In The US Over Sudden Blindness Risk
Dozens of patients are suing GLP-1 drugmakers over alleged sudden vision loss. The lawsuits cite a rare eye condition, while regulators and researchers continue to assess the possible link.
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Pregnancy Sepsis: Warning Signs And Ways To Protect Mother, Baby
Maternal sepsis can develop from infections during pregnancy or after childbirth and can become life-threatening rapidly. Know the warning signs, risk factors and ways to prevent infection-related complications.
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'It's A Public Health Issue': Cardiologist Flags Food Safety Risks After JW Marriott Cockroach Incident
Cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth spotted a baby cockroach on his dinner table at JW Marriott Mumbai, raising questions about restaurant hygiene and food safety.
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Is Alzheimer's In Your DNA? What Genetic Risk Really Means For Your Brain
A family history of Alzheimer's can raise the risk, but genes are not destiny. Experts explain APOE, rare inherited mutations, genetic testing and the lifestyle factors that can influence brain health.
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Dengue Cases In Tamil Nadu Rise: Officials Say Spread Is Not Alarming Yet
Tamil Nadu has reported 16,334 dengue cases and nine deaths till September 16, 2026. While cases are rising with the monsoon, the Directorate of Public Health says the spread is not unusual.
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Prescription Drugs May Soon Be Sold Under CCTV Surveillance At Pharmacies: Centre
The Centre has proposed CCTV surveillance at licensed retail premises for prescription-drug sales, with recordings to be preserved for at least three months.
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Sepsis And Antibiotics: Accountability Matters When Every Minute Counts
Antibiotics can be lifesaving in bacterial sepsis, but unnecessary or prolonged use can fuel antimicrobial resistance. An expert explains why rapid treatment, cultures, appropriate antibiotic selection, de-escalation and duration all matter in sepsis care.
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Pakistan-Made Fairness Cream Scare: Nagpur Doctor Warns About Kidney Damage In Consumers
A Pakistan-made fairness cream linked to kidney problems in 18 women and girls in Nagpur was reportedly being sold through beauty parlours and local markets. A nephrologist explains the kidney damage, while tests found mercury far above safe limits.
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Delhi NCR Dengue Cases Surge: Symptoms, Warning Signs And Prevention Tips
Delhi has recorded 121 dengue cases in September so far, taking its 2026 tally to 432. As cases rise across Delhi-NCR, doctors explain symptoms, warning signs, testing, severe dengue risks and the steps families can take to prevent mosquito breeding.
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Shingles Can Add To Chronic Disease Burden: What Older Adults Need To Know
Shingles can add another layer of pain, healthcare visits and financial stress for people already living with diabetes, kidney disease or other chronic conditions.
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West Bengal Dengue Cases Double In A Month: Kolkata Doctors Share Concerns
West Bengal's dengue cases have crossed 5,000, nearly doubling in a month. Murshidabad, Kolkata and North 24 Parganas remain key hotspots as the state steps up testing.
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BRICS New Delhi Declaration: WHO Chief Praises Focus On Preventive Healthcare, Medical Product Regulations
The BRICS New Delhi Declaration puts TB, obesity, mental health, preventive healthcare and medical-product regulation high on the global health agenda, while calling for stronger surveillance, local manufacturing and equitable access to medicines and diagnostics.
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Passive Smoking Deaths Rise Almost 50% In India: Key Risk Factors To Know
Passive smoking deaths in India rose nearly 50% between 1990 and 2023, with 444 million people exposed to second-hand smoke. Here are the major health risks of passive smoking and why children, women and people with chronic diseases need protection.
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Precision Psychiatry: How Personalised Mental Health Treatment May Change Outcomes
Precision psychiatry aims to move mental healthcare beyond a one-size-fits-all approach by combining clinical symptoms with genetics, brain imaging, biomarkers and behavioural data to better predict diagnosis, treatment response and relapse.
