Why Your Blood Pressure is High at Clinic But Normal at Home
Experts explain 'White Coat Hypertension' - why BP readings spike at the doctor's clinic due to anxiety. Learn how to monitor correctly and avoid unnecessary medication.
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3 Key Heart Numbers to Know for a Healthy Life
Harvard experts reveal the three crucial numbers—blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar—that are vital for assessing your heart health. Learn what they mean and how to manage them.
Blood Type A Linked to Higher Stomach Cancer Risk
A major study in Nature finds people with blood type A have a higher risk of gastric cancer. Learn the biological reasons and what it means for prevention and early care.
Why Blood Gets Thicker in Winter, Increasing Heart Stroke Risk
Medical experts explain the link between cold weather, thicker blood, and a 30-50% higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. Learn crucial prevention tips to stay safe this winter.
FDA Approves First Oral Thalassemia Treatment
US FDA approves Mitapivat, the first oral therapy for thalassemia anemia. Indian hematologists welcome the breakthrough but highlight access and affordability challenges in India. Read more.
3 Simple Tests to Check Stress Impact on Blood Flow
A vascular surgeon reveals three easy at-home tests to assess if chronic stress is harming your blood circulation. Learn the signs and protect your vascular health today.
First Oral Pill for Thalassaemia Approved by US FDA
The US FDA has approved mitapivat (Aqvesme), the first oral drug treating anaemia in thalassaemia at a cellular level. Indian specialists explain its transformative potential for patients, especially in high-burden India.
Amritsar's Sangat Dharamshala collects 58 blood units
Sangat Dharamshala in Amritsar organized a successful blood donation camp, collecting 58 units. The event saw strong community participation to aid local blood banks.
200 Vaccinated in UP After Rabies Scare from Buffalo Milk
Nearly 200 villagers in Budaun received anti-rabies vaccines after consuming raita made from the milk of a buffalo that later died of rabies. Health officials act swiftly to prevent outbreak.
200 UP villagers get rabies shots after eating tainted curd
A mass rabies vaccination drive was launched in a UP village after nearly 200 people consumed curd from a buffalo that died of a dog bite. Health officials warn of the severe risks.
Blood Donation Camp in Poonch Collects 60 Units
A successful blood donation camp in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, saw 60 units collected for hospitals. Organized by the Indian Army and local groups, the event highlights community health efforts.
Wrong Blood Type Given to 75-Year-Old in Bikaner Hospital
A 75-year-old woman in Bikaner received the wrong blood type at PBM Hospital. Her family demands justice as staff face mere transfers. Read about the negligence and the call for accountability.
Wrong Blood Type Given at Bengaluru Govt Hospital
A lab technician's error led to a wrong blood transfusion at Bengaluru's Jayanagar General Hospital. The patient is stable after ICU care. Police complaint filed.
Find Blood Online Instantly: A Guide to eRaktKosh
Learn how to use the eRaktKosh portal to find real-time blood availability in your area. This digital hack can save critical time during medical emergencies. Check stock before you rush!
Okra Water for Sugar Control: 5 Potential Benefits
Exploring the science-backed reasons why okra water is gaining popularity as a natural aid for blood sugar management. Discover its potential benefits and how to use it.
Wrong Blood Type Given to 75-Year-Old in Bikaner Hospital
A probe into PBM Hospital in Bikaner confirms a 75-year-old woman was given the wrong blood type. This is the 5th such incident in Rajasthan govt hospitals in two years. Read about the accountability concerns.
Chandigarh DLSA Blood Donation Camps Collect Over 70 Units
Chandigarh District Legal Services Authority holds successful blood donation camps at District Courts, collecting over 70 units. A vital initiative for community health and Thalassemia patients.
Teacher Honoured with Tulabhara of Blood & Books in Haveri
In a unique tribute, 108 former students honoured their 80-year-old teacher P.R. Math in Haveri's Akki Alur with tulabhara using donated blood and books equal to his weight. A heartwarming story of gratitude.
Rats Spotted in Satna Hospital's Newborn Care Unit
A viral video shows rats in Satna's SNCU, raising serious hygiene concerns in MP's public healthcare. This comes amid an HIV blood transfusion probe. Read for details.
Cricketer Brydon Carse's Painful Toe Injury & Amputation Thought
English fast bowler Brydon Carse reveals he considered amputating his toe due to a severe, recurring infection caused by bowling. Discover his recovery journey and key lessons for athletes.
5 Thalassemia Kids Get HIV in Satna Due to Blood Lapses
Five children with thalassemia in MP's Satna district test HIV positive after blood transfusions. A state probe reveals major lapses, suspensions follow. Read the heartbreaking stories.
Rajasthan hospitals flout blood safety rules, risk lives
Govt hospitals in Rajasthan have failed to implement 2015 safety directives for blood transfusions, leading to multiple errors. Read about the negligence and new warnings issued.
Surat Blood Centre's NAT Upgrade Enhances Patient Safety
Surat's SRKRC upgrades to a fully automated NAT system, detecting 117 infected blood donations missed by ELISA, preventing at least 351 potential infections. Read how this tech saves lives.
Satna Blood Bank Staff Suspended Over HIV Infection Case
Madhya Pradesh suspends blood bank in-charge & 2 technicians after 6 thalassaemia children test HIV-positive. Central & state teams probe major procedural lapses. Read the full investigation details.
MP HIV-Thalassemia Scandal: Probe Finds Major Lapses
A state probe into how five thalassemia kids contracted HIV in Satna reveals shocking lapses: poor donor records, improper tests. Officials face action. Read the full investigation.
Blood Transfusion Gaps Infect Thalassaemia Patients with HIV
As the National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 is introduced, thalassaemia patients reveal how unsafe blood screening gave them HIV and Hepatitis C, demanding mandatory NAAT testing for all donor blood.
Six Kids Get HIV from Tainted Blood in Satna; 3 Suspended
Madhya Pradesh govt suspends three, including blood bank in-charge, after six children contract HIV via transfusion in Satna. Read the shocking details and official action.
Bikaner: 75-year-old gets wrong blood type at PMB Hospital
A 75-year-old woman at Bikaner's PMB Hospital was given the wrong blood type, marking the 5th such case in Rajasthan in two years. Her condition is now stable. Read about the negligence and the committee formed.
HIV in Kids: 3 Blood Brokers Arrested in Satna Sting
Satna administration cracks down on illegal blood ring after 6 thalassaemic children contract HIV from suspected tainted transfusion. Sting operation exposes loose supply chain.
HIV Blood Given to 5 Thalassemia Kids in Satna Hospital Probe
A state-level team investigates after five thalassemia children received HIV-infected blood at Satna district hospital. Full probe details and ongoing investigation revealed.
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