Health Spark

26/10/2025

Listen to Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh explain the correct ORS formula and how you can make it at home. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/drudA0V-BCQ?si=t09pZVD-0iKM1p9O

25/10/2025

The Doctor Who Took on Sugary ORS Drinks

Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh from Hyderabad fought a long battle against mislabelled sugar-laden ORS drinks. Her persistent efforts led to a landmark FSSAI directive that protects children’s health across India. Listen to her story and see how one doctor’s advocacy can change national health rules.

Join Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, the Hyderabad pediatrician who led a long campaign to end the misuse of sugary drinks labeled as Oral Rehydration Solutions (OR...

22/10/2025

2050 तक दोगुना होगा इंसानी दबाव, संकट में हैं हमारे समुद्र

यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ कैलिफोर्निया के वैज्ञानिकों ने चेतावनी दी है कि साल 2050 तक समुद्रों पर इंसानी दबाव दोगुना हो जाएगा। बढ़ता तापमान, प्रदूषण और मछलियों की घटती संख्या अब समुद्री जीवन और तटीय समुदायों के लिए बड़ा खतरा बन रहे हैं। समुद्र हमें चेतावनी दे रहे हैं। सवाल है, क्या हम सुन पाएंगे इससे पहले कि बहुत देर हो जाए?

#समुद्र #जलवायुपरिवर्तन

यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ कैलिफोर्निया के वैज्ञानिकों ने चेतावनी दी है कि साल 2050 तक समुद्रों पर इंसानी दबाव दोगुना हो जाएगा ज...

19/10/2025

Why India's Monsoon Turned Deadly This Year

19 western disturbances in just 4 months. Ghost villages in Uttarakhand. Cloudbursts are wiping out entire communities. Climate expert Aksh*t from CSE breaks down what made 2025's monsoon season so catastrophic—from Arctic warming disrupting weather patterns to illegal construction in landslide zones. Watch the full discussion

In this discussion, Aksh*t Sangomla, a science and climate journalist who works with CSE and its publication, Down To Earth analyzes the devastating 2025 mon...

13/10/2025

62% of what we eat in India comes from carbs — mostly rice, sugar, and refined grains.

A new Nature Medicine study says this is quietly fueling our diabetes and obesity crisis.

The fix isn’t giving up rice — it’s rebalancing our plate with more protein and healthy fats.

Small changes, massive impact.

Indians get 62% of their daily calories from carbs — and it’s fueling a diabetes explosion. A new Nature Medicine study explains why cutting carbs and adding...

04/10/2025

The Hidden Heart Risk India Cannot Ignore

One in four Indians may be living with elevated Lipoprotein(a), a genetic factor that increases the risk of heart disease. Unlike lifestyle risks such as obesity or hypertension, Lp(a) is inherited and often goes undetected. It can silently cause plaque build-up and blood clotting, raising the chances of heart attack or stroke even when cholesterol levels appear normal.

With low awareness and very few people ever tested, Lp(a) remains a hidden danger behind India’s growing cardiovascular crisis. Talking about family history, getting screened early and including genetic risks in routine health checks could save countless lives.

*The anchor featured in this post is an AI anchor.



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26/09/2025

On President Trump's Statement on Climate Change

The choice before the world is therefore not between science and politics. It is between denial and determination. It is between loud speeches that dismiss responsibility and quiet work that builds resilience.

https://healthspark.org.in/when-trump-ridicules-climate-science-the-world-pays-the-price/1359/

18/09/2025

Breaking Myths About Blood Cancer

Blood cancer is surrounded by fear and misconceptions that prevent many from seeking timely help. In our latest video, we separate facts from myths to explain the truth about treatment, prevention, and recovery. Learn why avoiding sugar or meat does not cure cancer, why not every patient needs a bone marrow transplant, and how modern therapies are giving patients new hope. Awareness and accurate information can save lives. Watch now to understand blood cancer better and share to spread awareness.

Blood cancer is often misunderstood, leading to fear and misconceptions that affect patients and families. This video separates myths from facts to provide c...

15/09/2025

Deforestation Is Fueling Deadly Heat

A new study in Nature Climate Change reveals that tropical forest loss has caused nearly 28,000 excess deaths every year from 2001 to 2020. As forests disappear in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas, local temperatures rise — pushing millions into dangerous heat zones. Deforestation is no longer just about biodiversity loss or climate disruption. It is now a direct threat to human survival.

A landmark study in Nature Climate Change reveals that tropical deforestation has fueled dangerous local warming, causing nearly 28,000 excess deaths annuall...

11/09/2025

Sleep and Childhood Obesity Connection

Childhood obesity is not only about food and exercise. Sleep plays a powerful role in shaping children’s health. Poor rest disrupts appetite, leads to unhealthy food choices, and increases the risk of obesity. This September, learn how small changes in sleep routines can make a big difference in your child’s well-being. Watch the full video for insights.

11/09/2025

Sleep and Childhood Obesity Connection

Childhood obesity is not only about food and exercise. Sleep plays a powerful role in shaping children’s health. Poor rest disrupts appetite, leads to unhealthy food choices, and increases the risk of obesity. This September, learn how small changes in sleep routines can make a big difference in your child’s well-being. Watch the full video for insights.

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most pressing health challenges children face today. While diet and e...

04/09/2025

Northern India’s Flood Fury

Rivers are swelling, cities drowning, and farms washed away. This isn’t just monsoon, it’s a climate emergency.

Health Spark is a groundbreaking initiative that tackles public health and climate resilience by focusing on the NCDs and environmental impacts in India.