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The Delhi High Court has flagged a ₹15.42 crore PET cyclotron machine at the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) as a "gross waste of public resources" after it sat unused for nearly nine years. The machine, which produces radioactive tracers essential for PET-CT cancer scans, was procured in 2017 b
As BRICS Chair in 2026, India introduced two new health priorities: a mission on healthy lifestyles and a push for mental wellness. Both were unveiled at the first BRICS Health Working Group meeting and carried forward at the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh. The goal is to shift t
The FDA approved Awiqli (insulin icodec-abae) on March 26, 2026 — the first and only once-weekly basal insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes. Instead of injecting insulin every day, patients using Awiqli take one shot per week, cutting annual basal injections from 365 to 52. The drug works by bind
Insomnia isn't just "a bad night's sleep." It's a pattern of specific symptoms — trouble falling asleep, waking up during the night, daytime fatigue, and mood changes — that persist and start affecting daily life. This article breaks down the nighttime and daytime symptoms recognized by the Mayo Cli
Depression rarely arrives all at once. It usually builds through small shifts — changed sleep, lost interest in things you used to enjoy, a shorter fuse, unexplained aches. This article walks through the early warning signs recognized by the Mayo Clinic and the National Institute of Mental Health, e
Yoga is gaining attention as a low-risk way to ease depressive symptoms, and the research backs some of that interest up. Multiple clinical trials and meta-analyses show yoga can meaningfully reduce depression severity, especially when paired with standard treatment like therapy or medication. It is
Diet doesn't cause or cure depression on its own, but a growing body of research links certain foods — especially ultra-processed items, added sugar, and alcohol — to higher depression risk and worsened symptoms. This article breaks down what the science actually shows, which foods to limit, and how
Yoga for depression has moved from wellness trend to a genuine subject of clinical research, with over a dozen randomized controlled trials testing it against usual care and other active treatments. The evidence is real but far from settled — quality is often low, and results are mixed depending on
Food alone won't cure depression, but a growing body of clinical research shows that what you eat can meaningfully affect mood. This article breaks down what a diet plan for depression actually involves — from the Mediterranean-style eating pattern tested in clinical trials, to specific nutrients li
Searching for a "natural cure for depression" is understandable, but no single natural remedy reliably cures it — and claims that one does should be treated with caution. What the research does support is more encouraging in a different way: several natural approaches, particularly mindfulness-based
"Curable" isn't quite the right word doctors use for depression, and that's not as discouraging as it sounds. Most people who get treatment see real, lasting improvement — clinicians call this remission — but depression can recur, which is why ongoing care after symptoms improve matters so much. Thi
There's no single answer to how long depression lasts — it depends on whether it's treated, how severe it is, and which type of depression someone is experiencing. Research on untreated major depressive episodes points to a median recovery time of a few months, with many episodes running six months
