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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.
Delhi reports its first COVID-19 death in the latest surge, with seven fatalities recorded across India in 24 hours.
India witnesses a fresh Covid-19 surge, with over 1,000 active cases and new Omicron sub-variants detected.
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.
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.
Excessive intake of sugary and energy drinks significantly increases risks of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver damage, and certain cancers worldwide.