Come June 8, 2025, Sanjukta Mitra and her husband Dr Prabir Mitra will begin an extraordinary overland expedition retracing the ancient Silk Route—from...
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5th Dec 2025 | Updated at 12:47am 5th Dec 2025
Your local pharmacist can help you stay healthy
- 12 Nov 2025
As part of the ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’, which encourages people to make better use of their local pharmacist – not just for prescriptions, but for advice, support, and everyday health concerns, Faruque Gani, a community pharmacist in London...
Unspoken pain: Why South Asian men struggle to seek help
- 06 Nov 2025
South Asian men are increasingly facing silent battles with their mental health, often shaped by deep-rooted cultural and societal expectations. From a young age, many are taught to be providers, problem-solvers, and emotional anchors; roles...
Breast cancer awareness in the South Asian community has been limited by cultural taboos and modesty, leading to late diagnoses and poorer outcomes. However,...
- 05 Feb 2025
Scheduled for Tuesday 4th February, this year’s World Cancer Day aims to raise awareness about cancer prevention and mobilise action towards early detection....
- 08 Jan 2025
At the recent World Food and Nutrition Conference held in Manchester, Dal Chawal, a quintessential Indian comfort food, was crowned the world’s healthiest dish. This humble combination of lentils (dal) and rice (chawal) impressed global experts...
At the recent World Food and Nutrition Conference held in Manchester, Dal Chawal, a quintessential Indian comfort food, was crowned the world’s healthiest...
A study conducted by UC Davis Health and Oregon Health & Science University in early 2024 highlighted significant disparities in dementia care.
Cardiovascular diseases are a major health concern among South Asians, driven by genetic, lifestyle, and dietary factors. Harroop Singh Bola, co-founder...
In a world where veganism has evolved from a niche lifestyle to a mainstream movement, Rohini Bajekal adopted the practice long before it gained widespread...
Veganism, a lifestyle that excludes animal-based foods and products, has seen a surge in popularity, driven by increasing concerns about climate change, animal welfare, and personal health.
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of holistic health, provides invaluable insights that align seamlessly with a vegan lifestyle.
