US Panel Revises Hepatitis B Vaccine Advice for Newborns
A US advisory committee now says not all newborns need immediate Hepatitis B vaccination, a major shift from decades of policy. Explore the new guidelines and their global implications.
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Mumbai: Men Account for Just 4% of Sterilisation Surgeries
BMC data reveals a stark gender gap in sterilisation in Mumbai, with men making up only 4% of procedures from 2022-2025. Experts blame mindset and lack of male contraceptive options. Read more.
Bagaha Health Centre Crisis: 3 Staff for 13 Posts
The Buniyad Centre in Bagaha, West Champaran, operates with just 3 staff against 13 sanctioned posts, crippling essential care for elderly, disabled & widows. Read about the severe impact and local demands for action.
Maharashtra Sets Guinness Record for Joint Health Screenings
Maharashtra achieves a Guinness World Record by conducting 1,003 free joint health screenings in 24 hours, a major step towards pain-free living. Discover the details!
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RJD MP Demands Ban on Gutka, Opposes New Health Cess Bill
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh opposes the Health Safety to National Security Cess Bill, 2025, demanding a complete ban on gutka and pan masala instead of a tax. He calls the bill a revenue-generating tactic.
Air pollution reduces health gains from exercise: study
New research reveals toxic air, especially PM2.5, diminishes the life-extending benefits of physical activity. Learn how to protect your workouts in polluted cities like Delhi.
NO₂: Delhi's overlooked air pollutant damaging lungs
While Delhi focuses on PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide from traffic is a major, immediate threat. A new CSE report reveals it harms lungs directly and creates more PM2.5. Learn the risks and precautions.
Hidden Heavy Metals in Polluted Air Cause Fatigue, Brain Fog
India's air pollution carries toxic heavy metals like lead & mercury deep into your body, causing chronic fatigue, brain fog & health risks. Learn the signs and how to protect yourself.
Delhi Air Quality 'Very Poor', AQI at 323
Delhi's air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category with an AQI of 323. Dense smog persists, impacting visibility and health. Authorities continue to enforce GRAP Stage II measures.
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Jalandhar Media Wing's Anti-Tobacco Youth Campaign
Jalandhar's Mass Media Wing launches a major campaign to create tobacco-free youth. Learn about the awareness drive, health risks, and community action.
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Allow Self-Testing
The American Cancer Society has updated its cervical cancer screening guidelines, now recommending HPV tests every 5 years starting at age 25 and allowing self-collected samples for better access.
Dhanbad Gas Leak: 2 Dead, Residents Demand Rehabilitation
Two women died after inhaling toxic gas from a fire-affected coal mine in Dhanbad's Kenduadih Rajput Basti. Residents protest, refusing to leave without written rehabilitation assurances. Read the full report.
Delhi AQI Above 300, GRAP Stage III Active
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI above 300 in multiple areas. GRAP Stage III restrictions are enforced. Read for details on affected zones and health advisory.
40 Years Ago: Delhi Gas Leak Panic After Bhopal
On Dec 5, 1985, sulphuric acid fumes from a Delhi factory leak caused widespread panic, just a year after Bhopal. L-G ordered a probe, three executives arrested. Read the full story.
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Mumbai Health Dept Collaborates with Influencers for Public Health
Mumbai's health department partners with 70+ digital influencers to amplify HIV awareness and other public health initiatives. A new strategy for the digital age.
Delhi Groundwater Contamination Sparks Health Emergency Warning
Earth Warriors flags Delhi's toxic groundwater to L-G & CM. Group demands immediate action on water quality reports, treatment systems, and accountability. Citizens' right to safe water violated.
Nagpur HC Acts on Noise Pollution, Flags Govt Inaction
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognisance of rampant noise pollution, calling it a public health threat. It directs PIL registration to probe enforcement failures.
Telangana's 2025 Fire Deaths Hit 11-Year High at 163
Telangana reports its highest fire-related fatalities in over a decade, with 163 deaths and ₹865.7 crore in property damage in 2025. Experts blame ageing infrastructure and power surges. Read for safety insights.
Uttarakhand Village Imposes Heavy Fines to Curb Alcohol Abuse
Simkot village in Pithoragarh introduces strict community penalties, including Rs 50,000 fines and social boycott, to fight rising alcohol consumption and smuggling, aiming to protect youth and families.
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Childhood hypertension doubles globally, driven by obesity
A major Lancet review reveals childhood hypertension has nearly doubled since 2000, affecting 4.3% of kids. Indian experts confirm the surge, linking it to junk food, screens, and stress. Learn the signs and why screening is crucial.
UP Police Families Get Tata 1mg, Apollo & AYUSH Health Benefits
WAMA Saarthi signs MoUs with Tata 1mg & Apollo Hospital, launches AYUSH homeopathy camps for UP police families. A new chapter in healthcare security begins.
Sambhavna Trust Launches Bhopal Gas Tragedy Digital Archive
On the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster, the Sambhavna Trust Clinic launched a comprehensive digital archive. This free repository offers vital information for researchers and survivors worldwide. Explore the history and ongoing impact.
No Permanent Vision Loss in MP Carbide Gun Cases: Govt
Madhya Pradesh government states no reported eye injuries from carbide guns during Diwali resulted in permanent blindness. Details on compensation still being gathered.
Chandigarh MC's Workshop on Waste Management for Youth
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's 'Swachhata Ki Karyashala' at PU's Ankur School aimed to boost sustainable waste practices. Special Commissioner urged students to become cleanliness ambassadors.
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Goa's HIV Success: No Mother-to-Child Cases in 2 Years
Goa reports negligible mother-to-child HIV transmission for two years, meeting key national AIDS control targets. Learn about the state's successful treatment and awareness initiatives.
82% Rajasthan Govt Hospitals Skip Biometric Attendance
Shockingly, 82% of Rajasthan's govt hospitals flout central directives on biometric attendance. Health Minister Khimsar vows strict action and announces food courts for patients.
Vasai Gas Leak: Committee Probes Lapses, 1 Dead
VVCMC forms inquiry committee after chlorine gas leak in Vasai West kills a 59-year-old man. 18 hospitalized. No FIR yet, only ADR filed. Details inside.
Bihar MPs Unite for TB-Mukt Bharat in High-Level Meeting
Union Health Minister JP Nadda chairs a crucial meeting with Bihar MPs to accelerate the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. India sees a 21% decline in TB incidence, with Bihar playing a pivotal role. MPs commit to grassroots action.
500 Staff Fired from Assam's 108 Ambulance Service
GVK-EMRI terminates 500 employees from Assam's 108 ambulance service amid a strike. The staff union calls the move unlawful. Read about the crisis impacting emergency medical services.
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Dhanbad Gas Leak: 2 Dead, 10,000 Face Evacuation
A suspected toxic gas leak from a closed mine in Dhanbad has claimed two lives, prompting plans to evacuate nearly 10,000 residents. Authorities are scrambling to contain the crisis. Read for live updates.
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