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Sometimes It’s Okay If the Only Thing You Did Today Was Breathe — World Pneumonia Day In 2009, the Stop Pneumonia Initiative designated November 12 as World Pneumonia Day —...

These Celebrity Deaths Have Many Asking: How Likely Are Heart Attacks in Your 50s? TV actor Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi died at the age of 46 after reportedly falling unconscious in...

Your Genetic Horoscope “You have your mother’s eyes.” “You are tall like your father.” “Your hair texture is exactly like your mother’s.” We all grow up hearing how much we...

These Are a Few of My Favourite Reads in Science — 10 Recommendations By Anu Acharya, CEO, MapmyGenome — World Science Day It is World Science Day and I thought...

Alleles of Allegiance By Anu Acharya, CEO, MapmyGenome An allele is one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the...

In the era of precision oncology, two foundational tools remain indispensable: a thorough family history and comprehensive genetic panel testing. Together, they identify individuals at elevated hereditary cancer risk, guide...

A Little Bit of Carbs in My Life: In Response to Elon Musk’s Tweet “Carbs Are Amazing” Our Indian diet today has become rather carbohydrate-heavy and our physical activity has...

The ancient wisdom that "prevention is better than cure" has never been more scientifically validated — or more actionable — than it is today. Modern genomics, digital health, and evidence-based...

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide — and genetics is a significant non-modifiable risk factor. Understanding your genetic predisposition enables targeted prevention, especially when combined with lifestyle...

The words DNA, RNA, protein, and genome appear constantly in health and science news — but what do they actually mean? Understanding these fundamental concepts is the key to understanding...

Iodine deficiency is the world's most common preventable cause of intellectual disability — and despite significant progress, it remains a public health concern in many parts of India. Understanding iodine...

Bones are the silent scaffolding of your body — providing structure, protecting organs, anchoring muscles, and storing minerals. Yet bone health is one of the most neglected aspects of preventive...