IIT Study: Rising C-Sections in Indian Women, Key Causes

An IIT study highlights a significant increase in C-section births among Indian women, driven by factors like maternal age, urban living, and healthcare access. This trend raises concerns about medical necessity and maternal health outcomes.

Gallstone Risks Higher for Diabetics, Expert Warns

Gallstones, common bile deposits, pose a serious threat to diabetics due to metabolic changes and nerve damage. Delayed treatment can lead to severe infections, gallbladder rupture, and life-threatening conditions like peritonitis.

India's Snakebite Crisis: Poverty and Antivenom Shortage

A recent study reveals that nearly half of snakebite victims in India are from families below the poverty line, highlighting a critical public health issue with thousands of deaths each year due to inadequate access to antivenom.

Indian Spiritual Leader Joins World Meditation Expert Committee

Pujya Shree Shivkrupanand Swamiji, founder of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, has been appointed to the World Meditation Foundation's Expert Committee, highlighting India's global spiritual influence following UNESCO's World Meditation Day declaration.

Doctor Gets Legal Notice in ORS Labeling Battle

Dr. Sivaranjani, a Hyderabad pediatrician, has been served a legal notice after her eight-year campaign against sugary energy drinks mislabeled as ORS solutions, raising public health concerns.

World TB Day 2026: One Patient Can Infect 15 Others

On World Tuberculosis Day 2026, a pulmonologist highlights that a single TB patient can infect up to 15 people. The disease spreads through airborne droplets in poorly ventilated spaces, emphasizing the need for awareness and preventive measures.

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