India has highest number of snakebites in the world

An estimated 1.2 million snakebite deaths have happened in the country between 2000 and 2019. A new study by the National Institute for Rese...

World Health Day 2026: Science, Prevention, and Healthy Aging

April 7 is more than a date on the calendar.  It marks the founding of the World Health Organization , and every year it reminds us that hea...

How does age affect fitness and exercise recommendations?

  Age is an important factor to consider when making fitness and exercise recommendations because the body's physiological capabilitie...

World Heart Day 2025 – Simple Steps for a Strong, Healthy Heart

Every year on September 29th, World Heart Day reminds us how vital it is to care for the engine that keeps us alive: our heart. Cardiovascul...

Oxygen’s surprisingly complex journey through your body

Oxygen forms about 21% of the air around us. In your body, oxygen forms a vital role in the production of energy in most cells. But if gases...