I first noticed pain in my left shoulder when I was eight months pregnant. I was 25 and had just taken a leisurely stroll with my toddler. Nothing had happened – no…
In recent years, I have grown increasingly concerned that public health has become too siloed, too dogmatic and too uncomfortable communicating uncertainty. I have seen colleagues on all sides digging in, becoming…
Washington DC [US], February 11 (ANI): Human evolution has long been tied to growing brain size, and new research suggests prenatal hormones may have played a surprising role. By studying the relative…
Dr. Sumul N. Raval. PHOTO: @gsneurology.com Indian American neurologist and oncologist, Dr. Sumul N. Raval, a top-notch physician and a community leader, has been selected as a Top Doctor in 2025, the…
In a 12-hour surgery in May 2023 involving about 15 doctors, nurses and medical staff, lead surgeon Ankit Bharat removed both of the patient’s lungs and hooked him up to tubes leading…
AAPI’s YPS Educational Summit in Cancun showcases the rising leadership of young Indian‑American physicians. Above are scenes from the summit. PHOTO: Courtesy AAPI The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)…
Heart – Dreamstime stock photo For years, scientists have been working to unravel the mystery of patients with failing kidneys dying from heart-related complications. Researchers now say they’ve uncovered a clue that…
Praise poured in for Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu, leading cancer specialist, for his Padma Bhushan award in 2026, announced Jan. 25, 2026. Two Indian Americans were among the 13 individuals to receive the…
Representative bottle of water. PHOTO: PWM I’ve been drinking bottled water but now I’m worried about microplastics. What’s the best choice here for my health? Bottled water often feels like a “healthier”…
The non-profit Vibha distributed Smart Phones to children “as they were much needed in these virtual times,” the organization said. Photo: courtesy Vibha Smartphones and screens have increasingly become a rite of…
