Medical student dies by suicide

Dark Clouds Over AIIMS Patna: A Rising Pattern of Suicides Demands Urgent Probe

AIIMS Patna, July 2025 – The recent suicide of Yadvendra Sahu, a first-year MD student in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS Patna, has sent shockwaves through the medical and student community. Found dead in his hostel room under mysterious circumstances, his death has once again reignited a grim conversation—why are suicides becoming disturbingly frequent at one of India’s premier medical institutions?
Violence Against Doctors

The Silent Crisis: Violence Against Doctors and Healthcare Workers Globally

Violence Against Doctors In the past decade, healthcare professionals—our frontline defenders—have increasingly become frontline victims. From emergency rooms in New York to rural clinics in India and conflict-ravaged zones in Gaza and Sudan, doctors and nurses face a stark and growing reality: violence is becoming part of their job description.
Heart Attack

Why Indians Are Getting More Heart Attacks in Early 40s These Days

Heart attacks used to be seen as a disease of the old. But in today’s India, it’s hitting the young—especially men and women in their early 40s. Even those in their 30s aren’t spared. This alarming shift is no accident. It’s the outcome of a complex mix of genetics, lifestyle, diet, stress, and environmental factors. Let’s unpack this health crisis affecting India’s working-age population.