COPD Crisis: Screen After 45, Spirometry Vital
India faces a growing COPD epidemic. Experts urge mandatory spirometry screening after age 45 to combat the silent killer. Learn the warning signs and prevention strategies.
Category : Public Health
Air Pollution Causes 30% of India's Diabetes Cases
New research reveals air pollution contributes to 30% of India's type 2 diabetes cases. Learn how toxic air damages insulin production and increases diabetes risk across all age groups.
India's UPF Crisis: 40-Fold Surge Fuels Health Risks
Lancet study reveals India's ultra-processed food epidemic with retail sales skyrocketing 40-fold since 2006, driving obesity and diabetes crisis among youth. Experts demand urgent policy reforms.
Delhi-NCR AQI Crisis: PM Levels 26x WHO Limit
Delhi-NCR air quality reaches hazardous levels with AQI crossing 1000 in UP regions. PM2.5 levels 26 times higher than WHO safety limits. Check real-time pollution data and health impacts.
Woman Dies in Sabarimala Pilgrim Queue During Rush
A 55-year-old woman pilgrim collapses and dies while waiting in Sabarimala temple queue. Heavy crowds and extended waiting times raise safety concerns during peak season.
Delhi Air Pollution: 16 Areas Hit Severe AQI Levels
Delhi's air quality remains very poor with AQI of 386. 16 locations recorded severe pollution levels above 400. Check latest updates on Noida and surrounding areas.
Delhi AQI 374: Protesters demand right to life
As Delhi's air quality index soared to 374, protesters at Jantar Mantar demanded government action on pollution, highlighting health impacts and policy failures. Join the call for clean air.
Kerala Health Alert: Amoebic Meningoencephalitis Warning
Kerala health authorities issue urgent warning about deadly amoebic meningoencephalitis. Learn symptoms, prevention tips, and safety measures for visitors.
41 Surgeries in First 2 Days of Ayushman Bharat Camp
A special Ayushman Bharat health camp in Chandigarh successfully conducted 41 surgeries in just two days, providing free medical care to beneficiaries under the government's flagship healthcare scheme.
BJP Slams Patiala Civic Body Over Dengue Spike
BJP attacks Patiala municipal corporation and Punjab government over alarming dengue surge. Learn about the health crisis and political blame game unfolding in the city.
WHO lauds India's progress in tuberculosis elimination
India receives WHO recognition for significant progress in tuberculosis elimination while Myanmar and Timor-Leste face high TB incidence rates. Read about the global TB landscape.
Assam Dengue Alert: Cases Approach 600 in 2024
Assam health department issues high alert with nearly 600 dengue cases. Guwahati's Kamrup (Metro) district is the worst affected. Learn how authorities are tackling the outbreak.
Assam dengue cases approach 600, health department alert
Assam health department remains on high alert as dengue cases approach 600. Kamrup Metro records highest infections. No deaths reported this year - a significant achievement for health authorities.
Jharkhand Health Minister to Treat Patients Weekly
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari announces weekly visits to district hospitals to improve healthcare accountability. The minister warns doctors against private practice during government duty.
200 Ranchi Street Vendors Get Food Safety Training
NASVI and FMCG company launch 2-day food safety training for 200 street vendors in Ranchi. Participants to receive FSSAI certificates upon completion.
Jharkhand Lab Technicians Receive HIV Testing Training
JSACS organized a 2-day workshop training 56 lab technicians in advanced HIV testing methods and infant HIV case management. Learn about this crucial healthcare initiative.
Karnataka's Health Advisory for Sabarimala Pilgrims
Karnataka issues health advisory for Sabarimala pilgrims amid rising amoebic meningoencephalitis cases. Learn essential safety measures for your pilgrimage.
Fly Eggs in Wounds: Signs and Prevention
Discover what happens if a fly lays eggs in a wound. Learn critical signs, risks of myiasis infection, and essential prevention steps to protect your health.
Ceiling plaster falls on child at Valsad Anganwadi, probe on
A 4-year-old boy was injured after ceiling plaster fell on his head at an Anganwadi in Valsad's Dera Falia. Officials have launched an investigation into the incident. Read more.
Greater Noida Records Severe AQI of 454, Tops UP Pollution
Greater Noida becomes Uttar Pradesh's most polluted city with severe AQI of 454. Ghaziabad follows at 434. Learn health risks and protection tips from CPCB data.
Best Pollution Masks: N95 vs KN95 vs Cloth Compared
Discover which pollution mask works best in Indian cities. Learn about N95, KN95 effectiveness, proper fit, and protection against PM2.5 particles for healthier breathing.
Night Light Boosts Heart Disease Risk, Harvard Finds
New Harvard research reveals a direct link between artificial light at night and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Learn how to protect your heart health.
Snakes: Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem and Medicine
Discover why snakes are crucial for controlling rodents, preventing diseases, and creating life-saving medicines. Learn to appreciate these misunderstood creatures.
India's Diabetes Crisis: 40 Lakh Risk Blindness
India faces a hidden epidemic of diabetic retinopathy affecting 12 million people. Learn how annual retinal screening can prevent 85% of diabetes-related blindness cases.
Dog Census Essential for Animal Birth Control: Report
New report highlights dog census importance for birth control program success. India recorded 126 rabies deaths 2022-2025, Delhi reported zero cases. Learn more about the findings.
Toxic Chemicals in Shopping Receipts Pose Health Risks
Common shopping receipts contain toxic BPA chemicals that enter your body through touch. Learn about the health risks and how to protect yourself from exposure.
Kerala's IMR Drops to 5, Outperforming Developed Nations
Kerala achieves historic Infant Mortality Rate of 5 per 1000 births, surpassing US. Discover the public health strategies behind this remarkable milestone during National Newborn Week.
TB Elimination Challenges: India's 2025 Goal at Risk
India improves TB treatment coverage to 92% but structural challenges threaten 2025 elimination goal. Analysis of RBI export relief measures and banking risks for UPSC aspirants.
CAQM Clarifies Only GRAP Stage 3 in Delhi, Not Stage 4
CAQM dismisses false reports about GRAP-4 implementation in Delhi. Learn what restrictions actually apply and how pollution measures are being enforced across NCR.
Delhi Wakes Up to Very Poor Air Quality Again
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels with AQI at 372. Authorities implement Stage II GRAP measures as pollution worsens across the capital.
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