New Delhi: The growing number of young adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer has once again drawn global attention after the death of American actor James Van Der Beek at the age of 48. Medical experts warn that early-onset colorectal cancer is increasing worldwide, including among individuals in their 20s and…
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Blood Sugar Blind Spot: Borderline Isn’t Safe
New Delhi: Borderline blood sugar levels may look harmless on paper, but doctors warn they could be an early alarm for pre-diabetes a condition rapidly rising across India. Health experts say ignoring slightly elevated HbA1c or fasting glucose readings can silently pave the way for full-blown diabetes and serious complications….
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India’s Nationwide MDA Push to End Filariasis by 2027
India has intensified its national mission to eliminate lymphatic filariasis with the launch of the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign across 12 endemic states. Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda flagged off the campaign through a video conference with state health ministers and senior officials, reaffirming the…
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15 Lakh Cancer Cases Yearly: Key Warning Signs
India is witnessing a silent but alarming health crisis, with nearly 15 lakh new cancer cases being reported every year. Medical experts warn that a large number of these cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, not due to lack of treatment options, but because early warning signs are often ignored…
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India Advances Indigenous KFD Vaccine, Phase-1 Trials Begin
India has taken a significant step towards strengthening its public health preparedness against Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) as the Union Health Ministry announced steady progress in the development of a fully indigenous vaccine. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has initiated Phase-I human clinical trials after successfully completing critical…
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World Cancer Day 2026 Observed at AIIA with Integrative Focus
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, observed World Cancer Day 2026 with a comprehensive series of awareness-driven and academic activities, reinforcing its commitment to cancer prevention, early detection and integrative oncology through Ayurveda. The observance was coordinated by the Centre for Integrative Oncology (CIO) and brought together…
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Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Sparks Alarm Over Gaming Addiction
The tragic death of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad has shaken the nation and ignited a serious conversation around online gaming addiction, child mental health, and prolonged social isolation. The sisters allegedly jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of their residential building in the early hours of Tuesday,…
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AI Helps Doctors Detect More Breast Cancer in World-First Trial
Artificial intelligence has helped doctors detect more cases of breast cancer in routine screening scans, according to a world-first clinical trial that could reshape how cancer screening programmes operate globally. The findings suggest that AI-assisted mammography can improve early detection while reducing the workload on overstretched radiologists. The large-scale study,…
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Bird Flu Detected in Dutch Cow, Europe’s First Cattle Case
Europe has reported its first known case of avian influenza in cattle after a dairy cow in the Netherlands was found to have antibodies linked to the H5N1 bird flu virus. The unprecedented detection has drawn attention from global health authorities, although officials maintain that the risk to humans remains…
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Artemis II Mission: NASA to Send Humans Around the Moon Again
New Delhi: More than five decades after the Apollo era, NASA is preparing to send humans around the Moon once again. The Artemis II mission, expected to launch soon, will mark a critical step in humanity’s return to deep space exploration. A Historic Return to Lunar Orbit Artemis II is…