5 Top Paintings by Indian Artist Bhupen Khakhar

Numerous amazing artists and illustrators emerge from South Asia but there are not many quite like Bhupen Khakhar. Born on March 10, 1934, in Bombay, India, Khakhar was a self-taught painter but started his career relatively late. Originally, Khakhar was on track to become a Chartered Accountant (CA). He was the first person from his family to attend the University […]

AHA 2021: Early heart valve surgery could benefit asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis patients

Persons diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, but without symptoms or need of symptom relief, could benefit from early aortic valve replacement surgery since it reduces the risk of death, heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Researchers from the AVATAR trial reported this finding on Nov.13, 2021 at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2021. The study was also published simultaneously […]

Ritu Kumar & Ashiesh Shah launch Home Decor Collection

Fashion designer Ritu Kumar and architect Ashiesh Shah have come together to work on a new home decor collection inspired by various cities throughout India. The cultures and traditions of the cities of Amer and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and Kochi in Kerala have inspired the exclusive range of wallpaper, tableware, bed linen, and decoration pieces. Amer, also known as Amber, […]

Social isolation linked to higher markers of inflammation in older adults

In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, older US adults who experienced social isolation had higher blood levels of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein, two markers of inflammation that can have long-term negative consequences for the health of individuals as they age. The study included a nationally representative sample of 4,648 Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years and older. The […]

Social determinants of health provide better understanding of brain vulnerability to delirium

A Hebrew SeniorLife study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society provides a framework to better understand risk factors for developing delirium, a common psychiatric syndrome that is costly and potentially life-threatening when present in older adults. Attributable health care costs of delirium exceed $164 billion per year across all older adults, and represent a significant public heath […]

Digital Platform to Improve Indian Women’s Healthcare Access

A new, digital platform called ‘Proactive for Her’ aims to improve Indian women’s access to healthcare. Founder Achitha Jacob has also taken note of the cultural barriers which exist when creating the Bangalore-based company. She explained: “When it comes to women’s health in India, it’s not just a clinical problem that we’re solving, it’s also a cultural problem.” Jacob wants […]