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World Breastfeeding Week 2025: The Science Behind Breast Milk’s Role in Gut Health and Baby’s Growth
This year’s campaign highlights breast milk’s essential impact on infant gut microbiomes and calls for sustainable breastfeeding support.
Drinking Diet Soda Every Day May Triple Risk of Stroke and Alzheimer’s, US Major Study Finds
A decade-long study suggests consuming diet sodas daily is strongly linked to higher risk of stroke and dementia, prompting experts to urge moderation.
Heatwaves Are Quietly Harming Your Brain: What You Need to Know to Stay Mentally Safe
As climate change fuels more intense heatwaves, emerging science reveals how extreme heat disrupts brain function, mental health, and vulnerable groups’ wellbeing.
Ultra‑Processed Foods Linked to 41% Higher Lung Cancer Risk, Regardless of Smoking: Study Finds
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 Sees 500% Spike in Chikungunya, Dengue & Malaria; BMC Urges Public Action Amid Monsoon
Mumbai witnesses unprecedented increase in dengue, chikungunya, and malaria cases due to monsoon-driven mosquito breeding, intensifying public health challenges.
Denied Treatment At 5 Hospitals, 1-Year-Old Dies Of Dehydration in Uttarakhand
A one-year-old child’s death due to dehydration and delayed treatment after multiple hospital referrals sparks government inquiry.
On World Hepatitis Day WHO Declares Hepatitis D Carcinogenic and Urges Global Action Against Cancer
Hepatitis D joins hepatitis B and C as a confirmed cause of liver cancer, prompting urgent health actions.
India’s AI-Powered Ayush Innovations Spotlighted in WHO’s Landmark Traditional Medicine Brief
India leads globally by merging AI with Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and other traditional medicine for personalised, evidence-based healthcare.
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.
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