Article Today, Hyderabad: The Telangana government has launched one of its largest public health initiatives aimed at women. The programme seeks to build comprehensive digital health profiles for 46 lakh women across the state. Officials say the initiative moves beyond diagnosis and focuses on long term disease prevention and early intervention. The programme will formally…
This is not a conventional courtroom. It is a trial unfolding inside the human body. A 60-year-old man named Ramaiah stands in the dock, stunned by an unusual accusation. His own organs have filed a case against him. One by one, they step forward to narrate their suffering. Through this powerful metaphor, the story lays…
Article Today, Hyderabad: Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection, does not affect all patients in the same manner. While some recover with mild fever, others slip into life-threatening complications. Recent scientific evidence has thrown light on a crucial factor behind this difference — Vitamin D deficiency. In an exclusive interaction, Dr Kiran Madala, Professor at Gandhi…
Article Today, Hyderabad:India has recorded a sustained decline in HIV infections over the past 15 years, marking a significant public health achievement. Data released by the Union Health Ministry on the occasion of World AIDS Day showed that new HIV cases fell by 48.7 per cent between 2010 and 2024. During the same period, AIDS-related…
Article Today, Hyderabad: Diabetes continues to be widely misunderstood, leading to unnecessary anxiety among the public. Many people still believe that eating sugar alone causes diabetes. However, doctors explain that Type 2 diabetes develops due to a combination of factors such as genetic predisposition, insulin resistance, excess body weight, physical inactivity and long-term lifestyle patterns….
Article Today, Hyderabad:Health specialists state that early dinner habits may significantly contribute to sustained energy and overall well-being. They argue that expensive supplements or strict diets are unnecessary when a person follows a consistent eating schedule. The recommendation has drawn attention due to actor Nagarjuna’s routine, which aligns with this approach. Even at sixty, he…
Breast cancer has become one of the most alarming health challenges for Indian women, overtaking cervical cancer in prevalence. In an exclusive conversation with Article Today, Dr Ramesh Maturi, Head of Surgical Oncology at MNJ Cancer Institute, Hyderabad, explains how innovations like oncoplasty are transforming breast cancer treatment — preserving dignity, restoring confidence, and saving…
Article Today, New Delhi:Salt is an invisible part of daily diets, present in staples ranging from pulses and pickles to noodles and snacks. However, excessive consumption has emerged as a major health concern. Medical experts caution that Indians are consuming nearly twice the World Health Organization’s recommended limit. The WHO prescribes no more than five…
Article Today, Hyderabad:Hyderabad’s skyline turned pink on Tuesday night as prominent monuments and buildings were illuminated to mark the global campaign for breast cancer awareness. The initiative, titled Paint the City Pink, was organised by the Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation. Global ConnectionThe campaign coincides with October, recognised worldwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Similar initiatives…
Article Today, Hyderabad:From acai bowls trending on Instagram to spirulina smoothies served in cafés, the idea of “superfoods” has gained popularity in India. These foods are marketed as capable of aiding weight loss, improving skin, flushing out toxins, and even preventing cancer. However, doctors caution that there is no single food with such magical properties….
