Author: Deshwale Health Desk

That glass of milk on your breakfast table might not be milk at all. Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration has uncovered a massive adulteration racket that has been running quietly for the last six months. Officials estimate that over 2.3 crore litres of synthetic milk have entered the market during this period, mixed in with genuine supply and sold to unsuspecting households across the state. The scale of it is hard to process. That’s not a stray batch from one shady dairy. That’s a full-blown supply chain problem. How the fake milk was made Investigators say the racket started with…

For years, nicotine had one image: the addictive chemical hiding inside cigarettes, blamed for lung disease and years of anti-tobacco campaigns. Nobody called it “healthy.” That image is now being challenged online. A growing number of wellness influencers are claiming nicotine, when used in small, isolated doses, can actually sharpen the brain. Better focus. Improved memory. Faster thinking. American biohacker Dave Asprey is among the most prominent voices pushing this idea across podcasts and interviews, arguing that nicotine has been unfairly demonised for decades. Other influencers have picked up the thread. Videos referencing neuroscience studies and longevity research have been…

As the monsoon intensifies across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), concerns over seasonal diseases such as dengue, malaria, viral fever and other infectious illnesses are once again on the rise. In response to the growing healthcare needs during the rainy season, Star Health and Allied Insurance has expanded its Monsoon Health Support initiative to help residents access timely medical consultation and treatment. The company has enhanced its healthcare support services by strengthening both home based medical care and virtual doctor consultations. The move comes amid an increase in monsoon related illnesses, which often place additional pressure on hospitals and healthcare…

Could a simple face scan help identify hidden health problems before you even feel unwell? According to a new analysis by Redcliffe Labs, AI-powered facial scanning technology may offer early warning signs of several health conditions, encouraging people to seek medical tests before symptoms develop. The study is based on data collected over the past six months from lakhs of users who used Redcliffe Labs’ AI-powered Face Scan platform. The digital tool is designed to analyse visible physiological signals from a person’s face and provide insights into their overall health. While it is not a diagnostic test, the technology aims…

If you have ever sat with a family member in a cancer ward, you know what chemotherapy looks like. You arrive early in the morning. You wait. A nurse inserts a needle into the vein. And then you sit sometimes for three, four, even five hours while the drug slowly drips in. By the time you leave, the day is gone. And you have to come back and do it all over again next week. That experience, for millions of cancer patients in India, may slowly be changing. Two new treatments launched in India in recent weeks are showing what…

A 37-year-old Merchant Navy officer is proving that determination, expert medical care, and teamwork can overcome even the most life-threatening challenges. After suffering catastrophic injuries in a road accident, he is now steadily recovering thanks to the efforts of more than 50 doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Road accident trauma remains one of the most difficult medical emergencies to treat. Victims often arrive with multiple injuries that require immediate attention from specialists across different disciplines. In this case, the odds were stacked heavily against the patient from the moment he reached the hospital. The young…

A new report has drawn attention to a largely overlooked issue in India’s corporate sector, revealing the significant professional and emotional challenges faced by women who experience pregnancy loss. The findings have sparked conversations about the need for more supportive and compassionate workplace policies. The report, titled The Cost of Silence, was released by Quest Global in collaboration with research firm YouGov. It examines how miscarriage and other forms of pregnancy loss affect working women and their experiences in professional environments. The study suggests that the impact extends far beyond personal grief, influencing career decisions, workplace confidence and long-term well-being.…

For years, “gaumutra” has been India’s favourite punchline. Bring it up anywhere outside a temple town and you know what follows the eye-rolls, the memes, the jokes about godi-science. It has been treated less like a subject of inquiry and more like a cultural reflex, something you mock first and never actually look into. IIT Roorkee just complicated that story. A team led by Prof. Shailly Tomar from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering has found that Cow Urine Distillate, the Ayurvedic preparation known as Gau Mutra Ark, shows real antiviral activity against the chikungunya virus inside a lab. Not…

As the world marks International Yoga Day, actor Amal Sehrawat is reflecting on a practice that has become an essential part of his life. Known for his performances in projects such as Choti Sardarni and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Amal believes yoga is much more than a form of physical exercise. For him, it is a path towards balance, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. In an industry that often demands long working hours and constant public attention, maintaining inner peace can be difficult. Amal says yoga has helped him stay grounded amid the pressures of everyday life. According to the…

A young executive in Bengaluru buys a ₹65,000 mattress with built-in temperature control. She wears a smart ring that tracks every minute of her rest. And she still sleeps five hours a night, three nights a week, because her phone won’t stop buzzing past midnight. This is the strange place India has reached with sleep. We are spending more money than ever trying to buy a good rest, even as most of the country sleeps worse than it did a few years ago. Start with the bad news. A nationwide survey by LocalCircles, which tracked over 43,000 people across more…