Delhi Records Over 1,700 Swine Flu Cases This Year During Rise in Seasonal Influenza
Health authorities in the national capital have noted more than seventeen hundred instances of swine flu throughout the current year. This development coincides with an increase in seasonal influenza infections…
Ayurvedic Approach to Janmashtami Fasting Emphasizes Balance and Personalization
Janmashtami fasting, viewed through Ayurvedic principles, focuses on sattvik qualities that promote lightness in the body and clarity in the mind. Practitioners are encouraged to select foods suited to individual digestion rather than following a uniform routine. Suitable choices often include fresh fruits, milk, soaked nuts, puffed lotus seeds, tapioca, buckwheat, water chestnut flour and...
Reasons for Junior Doctors’ Strike in Andhra Pradesh
The situation so far: Junior doctors throughout Andhra Pradesh, organized by the Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors’ Association, started a phased strike on August 11, 2026. They seek a stipend adjustment pending since January 1, 2026. What began as a scheduled halt to non-urgent care has grown, after several unsuccessful meetings with state officials, into a...
Monsoon Weather and Its Effects on Heart Rhythm
Cooler monsoon conditions and relief from heat can alter temperature, humidity, routines and habits, affecting those with heart conditions. Atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat where the heart may race or beat unevenly, is one such concern. Symptoms may become more apparent in hot or cold weather or when daily patterns change. Rain alone does not...
Lifelong Learning Supports Health and Vitality in Later Life
In India, roughly 19,500 people turn 60 each day on average. The nation’s population aged 60 and older is projected to exceed the number of people aged 0-14 by 2046. This demographic shift coincides with rapid technological change that makes continuous learning increasingly essential. Education after 60 is no longer tied to returning to work....
Making transparency the foundation of trust in medicine
India observed Doctors’ Day on July 1, calling for reflection on the structures that uphold public confidence in healthcare beyond routine appreciation. Trust in medicine reaches beyond the direct patient-doctor link to the institutions that oversee and provide care, connected by openness. System shortcomings stand out. Checking a physician’s credentials on the Tamil Nadu Medical...
NHRC Sends Notice to Maharashtra Government Following Snakebite Deaths at Gadchiroli School
The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Maharashtra government on Friday after taking up the case of three tribal girls who died from snakebites in a hostel at a residential school in Gadchiroli district. The bites occurred early Monday when six students were sleeping on the floor due to a reported shortage...
Supreme Court Criticizes FSSAI for Delay on Front-of-Pack Food Warning Labels
The Supreme Court on Thursday criticized the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for failing to implement front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods that would indicate levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat. A bench led by Justice J.B. Pardiwala questioned whether the regulator wished to prevent children from developing healthy habits. The matter...
Tamil Nadu Advances Organ Donation Program Through Sustained Awareness and Infrastructure Growth
Tamil Nadu has progressed significantly in organ donation over 17 years, moving from seven deceased donor cases in the initial year to 266 in one recent year. This growth stems from changing public attitudes driven by ongoing awareness campaigns, efforts to foster confidence, and upgrades to the state’s transplant systems and facilities. Data from the...
Rising Obesity Among Indian Women Highlights Need for Preconception Care
Data from India’s central government shows nearly one in three women aged 15-49 years is overweight or obese, rising from one in four five years earlier. The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reports 30.7% of women in this age group were overweight or obese in 2023-24, compared to 24% in NFHS-5 (2019-21). For men...
Review Finds AI Tools for Heart Disease Prediction Promising but Not Ready for Clinical Use
Artificial intelligence may assist India in detecting individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease earlier and support more tailored prevention strategies, yet the technology remains unprepared to direct standard clinical choices, according to a systematic review by researchers from the Indian Institute of Science, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, and the London School of Hygiene...
Experts Raise Concerns Over Increase in Resistant Fungus Cases
Health authorities have noted a significant increase in infections caused by a highly resistant form of fungus known as Candida auris. Recent reports indicate that the total number of confirmed instances has reached 3,437 within national borders. This development has prompted specialists to highlight the challenges associated with managing such infections due to limited effective...
Questions Raised About Purity in Commercial Ghee Products
Many Indian households keep a jar of ghee on the shelf as a familiar cooking staple with cultural significance. Produced from milk fat through slow heating, authentic ghee contains only that single ingredient. However, some commercial versions are reported to include added palm oil, vegetable oil or hydrogenated fats to reduce costs. These blends can...
Four Telangana Government Medical Colleges Rank in National IIRF 2026 List
Telangana operates 36 government medical colleges providing over 4,400 MBBS seats, yet only four appear among the top 144 government medical institutions nationally in the International Institutional Ranking Framework 2026 rankings. Gandhi Medical College in Secunderabad ranks highest from the state at 43rd place. Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad follows at 52nd, Kakatiya Medical College...
Advancing Food Understanding: Interpreting Packaging Claims, Digital Advice and Cultural Practices for Improved Eating
In today’s supermarkets, packaging language is shifting. Products once promoted mainly for flavor and ease now often feature health aspects including natural, organic, high protein, low sugar, fortified or gut-friendly. This change shows companies reacting to shoppers who question ingredients more than before. Social platforms meanwhile overflow with warnings to avoid processed items, follow clean...
Modified Udan Scheme Aims to Strengthen Regional Aviation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the updated Udan regional connectivity program at Jodhpur Airport’s new terminal on July 4. He described the initiative as the next phase in India’s domestic aviation development. The Union Cabinet approved the plan in March, providing 28,840 crore rupees for the period from fiscal year 2027 to 2036. The scheme...
Health Ministry Adds Penalties for Fabricated Data in Drug Applications
The Union Health Ministry has issued changes to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to impose tougher penalties on applicants submitting false or fabricated information with their filings. A statement released on Thursday noted that in addition to current enforcement options under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, the updated rules allow licensing authorities at the central...
Exploring Benefits of Kumkumadi Tailam
In a market filled with quick synthetic skincare options, lasting skin radiance can seem difficult. Kumkumadi Tailam is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation noted in ancient texts such as the Ashtanga Hridayam and Charaka Samhita. The oil blends Kashmiri saffron with herbs and botanical oils to create a facial treatment. As interest grows in India for...
Research Finds Iron-Zinc Fortified Millet Safe for Young Children’s Digestion
GUWAHATI Scientists from India and the United States have provided support for the country’s millet initiative that began as an idea in 2007 and advanced ten years afterward. Health experts carried out a nine-month trial with young children in Mumbai’s crowded neighborhoods. They determined that pearl millet enriched with iron and zinc caused no noticeable...
Ayurvedic Herbs and Skin Wellness: A Traditional Overview
Ayurveda regards clear, glowing skin as an outcome of balanced internal energies, effective digestion, and steady daily practices. It prioritizes internal support through nutrition and routines instead of external products alone. This overview examines herbs traditionally linked to skin clarity and their place in a broader wellness approach. Ayurveda connects skin condition to the equilibrium...
Study Links Moderate to Severe Anemia with 27 Percent Higher Stillbirth Risk in India
Women in India experiencing moderate to severe anemia during pregnancy face a 27 percent increased risk of stillbirth after 28 weeks, according to research published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia. The analysis indicates that stillbirths tend to occur around the 29th week among those with severe anemia, versus the 31st week for others....
Leqembi introduced in India for early Alzheimer’s after regulatory approval
Eisai, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, has launched Leqembi (lecanemab) in India to treat early Alzheimer’s disease following marketing approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. The drug is intended for patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia caused by Alzheimer’s and marks the first disease-modifying therapy available in the country for this condition....
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A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
