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Pre-Marriage HIV Test Could Soon Be Mandatory in Meghalaya — What’s Behind the Push?
Meghalaya plans to introduce mandatory pre-marital HIV testing following a drastic rise in cases and treatment gaps.

Cambridge Study Links Air Pollution to 17% Higher Dementia Risk, Urges Urgent Policy Action
New research confirms long-term exposure to air pollutants significantly raises dementia risk, urging urgent government action.

Historic Health Push: 10.18 Crore Women Screened for Cervical Cancer Under Ayushman Arogya Mandirs & NHM
India’s government-led screening under Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and NHM has screened over 10 crore women aged 30+, advancing early cervical cancer detection.

Just 7,000 Daily Steps Can Lower Risk of Death, Diabetes, Dementia and More: Lancet Study
Global research confirms 7,000 daily steps substantially improve health outcomes, making fitness goals more attainable.

India Crosses 6 Crore Sickle‑Cell Screenings, Rolls Out ₹100 Test Kits and PHC Rapid Tests in Push to Eradicate Disease by 2047
The mission aims to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047 through universal screening and targeted tribal interventions.

Covid-19 and Vaccination Tied to Neurological Issues in 3.75% of Patients, NIMHANS Study Warns of Stroke, Seizures
A NIMHANS study identifies significant neurological disorders in Covid-19 patients, underscoring the importance of long-term monitoring.

Health Ministry Asks Government Departments to Publicise Oil and Sugar Content in Indian Snacks
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.

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.
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