Financial Stress Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk
FINANCIAL stress may be associated with an increased risk of developing pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes (T2D), according…
Novo Cuts Growth Hormone Drug Prices by 35% in India to Enhance Access, ETPharma
New Delhi: Revamping its pricing strategy in line with patients’ purchasing power, Danish drugmaker Novo (formerly Novo Nordisk)…
‘Please continue conversations around menopause’ says nutritionist
Picture credit: International Menopause Society World Menopause Day marked on 18 October Women on the Isle of Man…
Mental health practitioners call for lower or no parental consent age as more youths seek help
Allowing youths to get help early could also prevent emerging mental health problems from becoming more serious, he…
6 Best Electrolytes, Tried and Tested by an Editor
Over the past few years, I’ve become really interested in wellness. No, I’m not talking about green juice…
Anna Maxwell Martin, 49, uses simple NEAT exercise to stay fit – 3 easy ways you can move more every day
Rather than relying solely on structured gym workouts, Anna Maxwell Martin incorporates movement into her daily life. Between…
Rising Stroke in Young Adults: Trends and Risk Drivers
STROKE incidence in young adults escalated substantially through three decades, driven primarily by surging ischemic presentations. While cerebrovascular…
Why patients stop taking their medications
During my years as a clinical pharmacist, I thought I understood why patients stopped taking long-term medications —…
AbbVie vs. Pfizer: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
As the healthcare sector evolves, investors often choose between growth-oriented leaders and established dividend payers. Deciding between AbbVie…
‘When do I live?’ What caring for a relative with schizophrenia costs families
“When do I live?” A 32-year-old man in the Eastern Cape asked us this question while crying as…
Spending time in nature makes you more likely to eat healthily, first-of-its-kind study suggests
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Trinny Woodall, 62, builds strong arms at home with these 9 exercises: ‘You don’t need a gym membership’
Trinny Woodall knows that making fitness accessible is crucial to making a routine stick and seeing results. That’s…