Several South Indian film stars have chosen to speak publicly about their health challenges, helping raise awareness about rare diseases, autoimmune disorders, and chronic medical conditions. By sharing their personal journeys, they have encouraged conversations around early diagnosis, treatment, and resilience.
A vaccine originally developed more than 100 years ago to fight tuberculosis may soon have a surprising new role. Researchers are exploring whether the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, widely used to prevent severe forms of tuberculosis, could help improve blood sugar control and reduce insulin dependence in people living with Type 1 diabetes.
