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A decade-long study suggests consuming diet sodas daily is strongly linked to higher risk of stroke and dementia, prompting experts to urge moderation.
As climate change fuels more intense heatwaves, emerging science reveals how extreme heat disrupts brain function, mental health, and vulnerable groups’ wellbeing.
A large US study shows eating ultra-processed foods like processed meats and sugary drinks significantly raises lung cancer risk, even among non-smokers.
Mumbai witnesses unprecedented increase in dengue, chikungunya, and malaria cases due to monsoon-driven mosquito breeding, intensifying public health challenges.
A one-year-old child’s death due to dehydration and delayed treatment after multiple hospital referrals sparks government inquiry.
Hepatitis D joins hepatitis B and C as a confirmed cause of liver cancer, prompting urgent health actions.
India leads globally by merging AI with Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and other traditional medicine for personalised, evidence-based healthcare.
Meghalaya plans to introduce mandatory pre-marital HIV testing following a drastic rise in cases and treatment gaps.
New research confirms long-term exposure to air pollutants significantly raises dementia risk, urging urgent government action.
India's government-led screening under Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and NHM has screened over 10 crore women aged 30+, advancing early cervical cancer detection.
Global research confirms 7,000 daily steps substantially improve health outcomes, making fitness goals more attainable.
The mission aims to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047 through universal screening and targeted tribal interventions.
A NIMHANS study identifies significant neurological disorders in Covid-19 patients, underscoring the importance of long-term monitoring.
Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava asks government departments to display “Sugar and Oil Boards” at cafeterias selling samosas, jalebis, pakoras, vada pav, chai biscuits, beginning at AIIMS Nagpur with plans to expand nationwide.
New research reveals Alzheimer’s disease may start in early adulthood, highlighting the need for earlier detection and prevention.
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 has fallen below replacement level due to job insecurity, housing costs, health issues, and delayed marriages.
Despite growing enthusiasm for physical fitness, mental wellness remains overlooked and misunderstood in India.
Citing a surge in respiratory illnesses, Maharashtra has directed BMC to close all pigeon feeding zones in Mumbai.
Following two confirmed Nipah cases in Palakkad and Malappuram, Kerala has issued alerts and activated 26 teams in three districts to contain the virus.
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.