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Samosas to Jalebis: India Pilots Cigarette-Like Health Warnings on High-Fat, High-Sugar Snacks to Tackle Lifestyle Diseases; All You Need to Know
The Health Ministry is piloting visual health warnings on high-fat, sugary Indian snacks at AIIMS Nagpur to raise awareness about diet-related health risks.
Alzheimer’s May Start in Young Adults, Not Just the Elderly: New Study Raises Early Warning
New research reveals Alzheimer’s disease may start in early adulthood, highlighting the need for earlier detection and prevention.
Karnataka: 30% of Sudden Cardiac Deaths in Hassan Involved Auto and Cab Drivers, No Overall Spike Found
A government-commissioned inquiry in Hassan district finds no increase in sudden cardiac deaths but flags young adults and drivers as vulnerable groups.
India’s Fertility Rate Falls to 1.9, Below Replacement Level Amid Economic and Social Shifts: UN Report
India’s fertility rate has fallen below replacement level due to job insecurity, housing costs, health issues, and delayed marriages.
From Parks to Peace of Mind: Why Mental Fitness Must Join India’s Wellness Revolution
Despite growing enthusiasm for physical fitness, mental wellness remains overlooked and misunderstood in India.
Maharashtra Govt Orders BMC to Shut 51 Kabootar Khanas in Mumbai, Citing Health Hazards from Pigeon Droppings; Public Opinion Split on Move
Citing a surge in respiratory illnesses, Maharashtra has directed BMC to close all pigeon feeding zones in Mumbai.
Kerala on Alert After 2 Nipah Cases Confirmed; 26 Committees Formed in Three Districts to Strengthen Prevention
Following two confirmed Nipah cases in Palakkad and Malappuram, Kerala has issued alerts and activated 26 teams in three districts to contain the virus.
Lancet Flags Alarming Vaccine Gaps in India; 1.44 Million Children Received No Immunisation in 2023
A Lancet study reveals that India has 1.44 million children who received no routine vaccines in 2023, highlighting persistent immunisation gaps and stalled global progress.
Delhi Reports First Covid-Linked Death; 2,710 Active Cases Across India, Kerala Leads
Delhi reports its first COVID-19 death in the latest surge, with seven fatalities recorded across India in 24 hours.
India Sees ‘Rapid Covid Surge’ with 1000+ Active Cases, New Variants Detected; Tips to Stay Safe
India witnesses a fresh Covid-19 surge, with over 1,000 active cases and new Omicron sub-variants detected.
India Sees Gradual Rise in COVID-19 Cases; Delhi and Maharashtra Issue Health Advisories Amid Emergence of Omicron Subvariants
India has recorded a mild rise in Covid-19 cases this May, with Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu accounting for the majority, prompting renewed advisories and hospital preparedness.
Multiple Chronic Conditions Worsen Heart Failure Outcomes in Older Adults, Indian Study Finds
A new study reveals that nearly half of elderly Indians with heart failure also battle multiple chronic illnesses, highlighting the urgent need for early screening and coordinated care.
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