Why is Paying Attention to Your Body Important for Health?
Have you ever ignored a small headache, a slight stomach discomfort, or persistent fatigue, only to realise later that it was a warning sign of something bigger? Then, you are not alone. Well, it happens with most of us. Amidst our busy working schedules, many people do not pay heed to major symptoms in their […]
Nipah Virus: What Is It, And How Does It Spread
The discovery of patients infected with the deadly Nipah virus has garnered widespread attention not only in West Bengal but also in the whole of India. Moreover, alerts have been raised in other countries as well, including China, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. In fact, the World Health Organisation has placed the illness on its list […]
Sleep Deprivation Pandemic: When Society Forgot How to Recover
There was a time when night meant rest. Darkness signaled the body to slow down. The mind detached from activity. The nervous system shifted from alertness to recovery. Sleep was not optional. It was part of survival. Today, night has lost its meaning. Lights remain on. Screens remain active. Work continues beyond sunset. The brain […]
The Diabetes Explosion: How the Modern Food Economy Entered the Human Bloodstream
There was a time when food was simple. Meals were prepared at home. Ingredients were recognizable. Cooking required time, patience, and intention. Hunger was answered with nourishment, not convenience. Today, food has changed. It is faster. Cheaper. Always available. And quietly, it is changing human biology. Not suddenly. Not dramatically. But steadily. Hospitals are seeing […]
Loneliness: When the Most Dangerous Disease Has No Symptoms
It does not appear on an X-ray. It does not raise a fever. It does not produce pain in the beginning. Yet it quietly alters the brain, weakens the immune system, and shortens life expectancy. Loneliness is not just an emotion. It is a biological condition. And in modern society, it is spreading silently. The […]
Digital Addiction Crisis: When the Brain Never Gets to Rest
It begins innocently. A quick glance at the phone in the morning. Just to check the time. Then a notification appears. A message. A news alert. A social media update. The brain wakes up, not to silence or sunlight, but to stimulation. Before the feet touch the ground, the mind is already occupied. This is […]
Silent Epidemic: When Economic Stress Enters the Bloodstream
There was a time when hypertension was called a disease of aging. It belonged to the sixth decade of life, to retired individuals, to those who had lived long enough to accumulate biological wear and tear. Today, that story has changed—quietly, steadily, and alarmingly. Now, hypertension sits in the waiting rooms with people in their […]
Sleep Position: A Quiet Determinant of Health – Dr Amitabha Saha, Physician, Kolkata, India
Sleep is often prescribed as medicine—but rarely do we ask how our patients sleep. In daily clinical practice, we focus on sleep duration, sleep quality, and disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea. Yet one factor remains consistently overlooked: sleep position. Modern research and applied physiology now make it clear that posture during sleep is not […]
Are Your Healthy Foods Doing More Harm to Your Gut?
Post the pandemic, people have become very health-conscious and are prioritising the right food choices like whole grains, probiotics, fresh fruits and vegetables. But are the foods that you are considering or marketed as healthy actually harming your gut? The gut is the foundation of an individual’s overall wellness. An unhealthy gut microbiome not only […]
Staying Healthy Through Seasonal Transition: From Rainy Sepsis to Winter Challenges
The transition from the humid monsoon months to the cold, dry winter is often underestimated. For senior citizens and adults with chronic health conditions—such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic heart failure, asthma, and skin disorders—these seasonal changes can increase health risks. Understanding and acting early can make the difference between a smooth […]