A routine international flight transformed into an unspeakable horror—Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 souls, plunged to Earth barely 2.3 km from departure, crashing into the BJ Medical College hostel mess in the Meghani Nagar district.
Pain
Pain is a universal human experience. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage.” Pain may be a symptom of an underlying disease or disorder, or a disorder in its own right.
Sharp Rise in Appendix Cancer Among Millennials Sparks Medical Concern
A troubling trend is emerging from recent health studies: appendix cancer rates are steadily increasing among young adults, particularly millennials. Long considered rare and often incidental, cancers of the appendix are now drawing growing attention due to a notable uptick in cases diagnosed in individuals in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s. This shift is reshaping how doctors, researchers, and public health officials view the disease.
Dengue Watch 2025: How India is Bracing for a Mosquito-Borne Threat This Monsoon
As the monsoon clouds gather over India, health authorities and communities alike are stepping up their fight against a familiar seasonal threat—dengue fever. The year 2025 brings heightened concern, with early warnings prompting intensified efforts to curb mosquito breeding and educate the public on preventive measures. Cities across the country, from Nagpur to Pune and Visakhapatnam, are mobilizing civic resources to tackle what could become a significant public health challenge if left unchecked.
World MS Day 2025 Shines a Light on Multiple Sclerosis: Early Signs, Awareness, and Living with the Condition
World MS Day, observed annually on May 30, has once again brought global attention to multiple sclerosis (MS)—a chronic neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This year’s campaign emphasized early detection, managing daily life with MS, and community support as central themes. The global event has united healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, researchers, and individuals living with MS in an effort to raise awareness and share real-life experiences.
Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Adults: What You Need to Know
Colorectal cancer—once considered a disease affecting mostly older adults—is now increasingly being diagnosed in people under the age of 50. Recent research and expert commentary have drawn attention to this unsettling trend, noting a significant uptick in bowel cancer cases among young individuals across the globe, including in India and the United States.
Digital Therapy Shows Promise for Fibromyalgia Relief
A new study has shown that digital acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is both safe and effective for managing fibromyalgia, when compared to daily digital symptom tracking. This research was published online on July 8 in The Lancet.
Esophageal Cancer Deaths: Racial Gap Narrows Over Two Decades
From 1999 to 2020, esophageal cancer deaths among Black adults showed a significant decrease while remaining stable among White adults. This trend narrowed the racial mortality gap, as revealed by a recent study published on July 24 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Women and Migraine: A New Perspective on Heart Health
In a recent study, it was discovered that many traditional factors that increase the risk of heart disease are actually linked to a lower risk of migraines in women. This surprising finding came from a study published in Neurology.
Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Critical for Smokers
People who have smoked in the past can catch lung cancer early through annual CT screening, which makes it easier to treat.
Most Americans do not know about this important screening, according to a recent survey.
Early Menopause Increases Risk of Lung Diseases in Smokers, Study Finds
Early menopause has been linked to a higher risk of lung diseases and poor health outcomes among smokers, according to a recent study published on June 13 in Thorax.
A study led by Dr. Xiaochun Gai from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine examined whether early menopause caused by surgery impacts lung health and if menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) offers protection against lung diseases. Data from 69,706 postmenopausal women were analyzed.
Botanical Supplements Linked to Rising Cases of Liver Injury in the U.S.
Botanicals like turmeric, green tea, and black cohosh may seem safe, but their overuse has been increasingly linked to liver injury.
New research suggests that 7% of U.S. adults are using at least one of the six leading botanicals, which equals about 15.6 million people.
Short Exercise Can Offset Long Hours of Sitting, Study Finds
It was found in a recent study that hours spent sitting can be balanced with just minutes of active exercise each week.
People who sit for eight or more hours a day can reduce their overall risk of death, especially from heart disease, by performing at least 140 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every week, according to the study results.