Category : Diseases


Padma Shri for 9 Agriculture Experts & Farmers

Nine individuals from agriculture and allied sectors receive Padma Shri awards. Scientists Ashok Kumar Singh and Gopal Ji Trivedi recognized for developing rice varieties and promoting makhana cultivation.

Brazilian Influencer Jessica Daugirdas Dies at 35

Brazilian social media influencer Jessica Daugirdas, who documented her colorectal cancer journey online, has passed away at age 35. Her family confirmed her death on Instagram after a nearly three-year health battle.

Nine Agriculture Leaders Receive Padma Shri Awards

Nine individuals from agriculture and allied sectors, including scientist Ashok Kumar Singh who developed Basmati varieties and genome-edited rice, have been honored with Padma Shri awards for their contributions to farming innovation and farmer livelihoo

India's Obesity Crisis: Urban Adults at High Risk

India faces a growing health paradox with undernutrition alongside rapidly rising obesity, especially in cities. Experts warn about metabolic syndrome risks and advocate for lifestyle changes.

Hyderabad Fire: Families Mourn at OGH Mortuary, Lose Everything

Heart-wrenching scenes at Osmania General Hospital mortuary as families receive remains of Nampally furniture showroom fire victims. Victims include Hyderabad natives and siblings from Nalgonda, with families losing homes and belongings. Telangana governm

Pigs: As Smart as Dogs and Preschoolers

Scientific research reveals pigs possess intelligence comparable to dogs, preschoolers, and great apes. They demonstrate problem-solving, memory, emotional awareness, and social learning abilities.

Pune Teen's Eye Injury Shows Need for Safety Gear

A 17-year-old carpenter in Pune suffered a severe eye injury from an iron nail, emphasizing the urgent need for mandatory protective eyewear in high-risk occupations to prevent permanent vision loss.

India Rejects 6-in-1 Vaccine Over Chinese Polio Strain

India's drug regulator CDSCO has rejected Indian Immunologicals' proposal for human trials of a hexavalent vaccine due to safety concerns about Chinese-sourced polio antigens, protecting the country's polio-free status.

Jalandhar Opens Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana Registration

Jalandhar district administration has initiated the registration process for the Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana, a health insurance scheme for eligible beneficiaries. The move aims to provide financial protection for medical treatments.

Pune MDR-TB Cases Drop as Antibiotic Misuse Sparks Alarm

Official data shows Pune's multi-drug resistant TB cases decreased from 326 to 267, attributed to aggressive monitoring. However, experts warn antibiotic misuse is fueling resistance, with affluent patients showing new TB patterns.

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