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Why South Asians Are at Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health concern in South Asian communities like Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan. Research shows that South Asians are more likely…

By Asian American Health Initiative · July 2, 2026

Diaspora

Every Baby Deserves a Healthy Start, No Matter Where They Are Born

June 28 marks International Neonatal Screening Day, a day celebrating one of the remarkable yet often overlooked achievements in modern public health. Every year, millions of babies around the developed…

By Dr. Bijaya Mishra, Special to South Asian Herald · June 28, 2026

Blog

Beyond the Mat: We Die Every Day

Death is a concept we fear, avoid and rarely romanticize. Yet, if you look closer, we willingly surrender to a mini-death every single night. When we wake up and say,…

By Mitabh Saud · June 20, 2026

Diaspora

PCOS to PMOS – A Historic and Emotional Change

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), has, after 14 years, been officially renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026. The name change came after a decade-long initiative led by…

By Sheba Devaraj · June 11, 2026

Africa

How a Simple Pair of Glasses Opened New Doors in Ethiopia

In a remarkable demonstration of humanitarian service and community solidarity, the Indian Women Association Ethiopia (IWAE) has successfully completed an eyeglasses donation initiative that is transforming lives by restoring clear…

By Amit Deshmukh · June 7, 2026