Author: Deshwale Health Desk

आँखों के नीचे काले घेरे आजकल बहुत आम समस्या बन गए हैं। कई बार हम पूरी नींद लेने के बावजूद भी चेहरे पर थकान और काले धब्बे देख सकते हैं। ये सिर्फ आपकी सुंदरता को प्रभावित नहीं करते, बल्कि यह आपके स्वास्थ्य का भी संकेत हो सकते हैं। इसलिए यह जानना जरूरी है कि ये काले घेरे क्यों होते हैं और उनसे कैसे निजात पाई जाए। सबसे सामान्य कारण नींद की कमी है। जब आपकी नींद पूरी नहीं होती, तो आंखों के नीचे की नाज़ुक त्वचा को आराम नहीं मिल पाता, जिससे रक्त संचार प्रभावित होता है और काले धब्बे…

The holidays are over, but your body hasn’t quite caught up. Late-night movies, endless scrolling on your phone, and those extra festive meals may have felt fun at the time, but now your sleep schedule is completely out of sync. You drag yourself out of bed, feel groggy all day, and can’t fall asleep at night. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, holiday routines often leave many struggling to reset their sleep. The main culprit is your circadian rhythm, your body’s internal clock that tells you when to sleep and when to wake. Staying up late, binge-watching shows, or…

In a remarkable development in medical care, researchers have found that listening to music during surgery can significantly reduce stress and improve recovery for patients. The study reveals that patients exposed to soothing music during operations show lower levels of cortisol the body’s primary stress hormone and more stable vital signs, indicating a calmer physiological state. These findings suggest that music may serve as a simple, cost-effective adjunct to traditional medical interventions. Stress during surgery is a well-documented concern. Even under general anaesthesia, patients’ bodies respond to stress through the release of hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. High levels…

India has taken a major step forward in advanced medical research by launching its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle-cell disease. This breakthrough, called BIRSA 101, has been developed by Indian scientists and marks a proud moment for the country’s biotechnology sector. The therapy was unveiled by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB). It has been created using India’s own CRISPR gene-editing system called enFnCas9, which makes the treatment fully home-grown. This is the first time India has produced a gene-editing therapy of this level on its own. Sickle-cell disease…

શિયાળાની ઠંડીમાં શરીર અને મન પર અનેક પ્રકારના પ્રભાવ પડતા હોય છે, જેના કારણે ખાવાપીવાની રીત અને સમયનું યોગ્ય આયોજન કરવું ખૂબ જ જરૂરી બની જાય છે. જ્યારે શિયાળો આવે છે અને દિવસના કલાકો ઓછા થતા જાય છે, ત્યારે આપણા શરીરની આંતરિક ઘડિયાળ, જેને “સર્કેડિયન રિધમ” કહે છે, બદલાઈ જાય છે. આ બદલાવ આપણા પાચન, ઊંઘ, અને મેટાબોલિઝમ પર સીધો અસર કરે છે. આજકાલ અનેક વૈજ્ઞાનિક અભ્યાસોએ જણાવ્યુ છે કે શિયાળામાં રાત્રિભોજન સમયસર કરવું સ્વાસ્થ્ય માટે અત્યંત જરૂરી છે. શરીર શિયાળામાં તાપમાન જાળવવા માટે વધુ કેલરી બર્ન કરવા માટે તૈયાર રહે છે, પરંતુ જો રાત્રે મોડું અને ભારે ડિનર કરશો,…

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has successfully concluded the PRESCRIP-TEC Conference on 13–14 November 2025, reaffirming its support for India’s Cervical Cancer Elimination Mission. The event was organised in Manipal by MAHE’s Manipal School of Information Sciences (MSIS), Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), and Kasturba Medical College (KMC). The PRESCRIP-TEC initiative is a global collaboration involving the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Tata Memorial Hospital, the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, and MAHE, which leads the India chapter. The project focuses on creating innovative, accessible, and scalable solutions for cervical cancer screening, especially in low-resource settings. It aligns…

On 14 November 2025, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava inaugurated the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s (MoHFW) Health Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF), held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. She was joined by Dr. Sunita Sharma, Director‑General of Health Services, Shri Saurabh Jain, Joint Secretary, and other senior MoHFW officials. The pavilion, covering approximately 900 sqm in Hall 4, is themed “स्वस्थ भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत” (Healthy India, Better India), reflecting the Ministry’s commitment to integrated healthcare and national wellness. The pavilion highlights several flagship health initiatives, including the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, which aims…

आजकल सेहत के शौकीन लोग सिर्फ ग्रीन टी तक सीमित नहीं हैं। अब एक नया नाम चर्चा में है – माचा। जापान से आया यह हरा पाउडर दुनिया भर में तेजी से लोकप्रिय हो रहा है। सोशल मीडिया से लेकर कैफे तक, हर जगह लोग माचा लाटे, माचा स्मूदी और माचा टी की बातें कर रहे हैं। लेकिन आखिर माचा है क्या और क्यों इसे ग्रीन टी से बेहतर माना जा रहा है? आइए, आसान भाषा में जानते हैं। माचा क्या है? माचा एक खास तरह की ग्रीन टी है। फर्क सिर्फ इतना है कि इसे सीधे पत्तों को पीसकर…

Every year on 7 November, India observes National Cancer Awareness Day to remind people about the importance of early detection and prevention of cancer. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Dr C. V. Raman, who brought great pride to India by winning the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930. This observance is not just a date on the calendar but a call to action for every citizen to become more aware and proactive about their health. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and India is no exception. According to the Indian Council…

Cooking oil is something we often take for granted. It’s there in almost every dish we make from the crispy samosa on a rainy evening to the morning poha and parathas. But what if this everyday ingredient could be quietly affecting your heart health? According to doctors, the oil you choose can either protect your heart or slowly damage it. The truth about the oil in your kitchen In most Indian homes, one type of oil is used for everything: frying, roasting, sautéing, even baking. But cardiologists warn that not all oils are the same. Some contain healthy fats that…