Chennai: Older Indians living with chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease are at a heightened risk of severe shingles, according to a recent survey conducted by GSK. The study highlights the pressing need for vaccination and proactive healthcare discussions for adults over 50. Shingles…
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Scrub Typhus Emerges as Threat in Himalayan Tea Regions
Darjeeling, Sikkim: Scrub typhus, a zoonotic disease transmitted by chigger mites, is resurging in the Himalayan tea-growing regions of India, threatening rural communities and exposing gaps in healthcare infrastructure. Once confined to the Asia-Pacific’s ‘Tsutsugamushi Triangle,’ the infection now affects millions across India, with significant implications for vulnerable populations. Rural…
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Indian-Origin Woman Survives Sepsis After Losing All Limbs
Manjit Sangha, a 56-year-old Indian-origin woman from the West Midlands, England, has made a remarkable recovery after contracting severe sepsis that led to the amputation of all her limbs. Once a pharmacy worker, Sangha now aims to raise awareness about the potentially fatal condition, emphasizing the importance of early detection…
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Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Rising in Youth
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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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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Weekly Exercise Key to Controlling Blood Pressure
A new study highlights that maintaining at least five hours of moderate exercise weekly from young adulthood significantly lowers the risk of developing hypertension in later life. Conducted across four US cities with more than 5,100 participants, the research emphasizes that consistent physical activity is essential for heart health and…
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Amit Shah to Chair 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meet
Faridabad, Nov 17, 2025: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will chair the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Faridabad on Monday. The meeting brings together representatives from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Chandigarh to deliberate on inter-state…
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Desh Ka Swasthya Parikshan Boosts Preventive Health
Union Ayush Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav has inaugurated the nationwide preventive health initiative, ‘Desh Ka Swasthya Parikshan’, aiming to empower citizens with awareness of their health and promote Ayurveda-based lifestyle practices. Launched during the 10th Ayurveda Day in Goa, the campaign involves CCRAS and partner institutions to assess public health…
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ESIC Drives Preventive Health Camps in Gurugram, Bengaluru
New Delhi, September 20,2025: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospitals in Gurugram and Bengaluru conducted a series of preventive healthcare activities under the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan. The initiative, aimed at strengthening women’s health and promoting family well-being, combined in-hospital services with workplace outreach to ensure holistic community…