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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Bangladesh Confirms First Nipah Virus Death of 2026
Bangladesh has reported its first fatal case of Nipah virus (NiV) infection in 2026, reigniting public health concerns over the deadly zoonotic disease that resurfaces almost every year in the country. Health authorities confirmed that a woman from the northern Naogaon district succumbed to the infection after consuming raw date…
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Hyderabad Neurologist Names Stevia as Safest Sugar Alternative
Hyderabad: As India grapples with rising cases of obesity, diabetes and lifestyle-related disorders, a leading neurologist from Hyderabad has identified stevia as the healthiest alternative to white sugar. The recommendation comes at a time when health experts are increasingly urging Indians to cut down on excessive sugar consumption embedded in…
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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…
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Late Bedtimes Raise Heart Disease Risk, Study Warns Night Owls
Staying up late may be doing more harm than most people realise. A major international study has found that adults who prefer late bedtimes commonly known as night owls face a significantly higher risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes as they age. The impact appears to be particularly…
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Nipah Virus Outbreak Sparks Airport Checks Abroad
India’s confirmation of multiple Nipah virus infections in West Bengal has triggered heightened health surveillance across South and Southeast Asia, with Thailand and Nepal initiating airport and border screening to prevent potential cross-border transmission. The outbreak, though limited in numbers so far, has raised international concern due to the virus’s…
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Heart Surgeon Ranks Harmful Daily Habits: Alcohol Tops List
Everyday habits, often dismissed as harmless or routine, can quietly accumulate and have a profound impact on long-term health. According to a senior cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience, it is these repeated daily behaviours not occasional indulgences that most strongly influence the risk of chronic…
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Study: Antioxidant Deficit Fuels Rosacea Stress
A recent scientific study has shed new light on the possible relationship between diet and rosacea, suggesting that lower dietary antioxidant intake may be linked to increased systemic oxidative stress in individuals suffering from the chronic skin condition. The findings offer fresh insights into the biological mechanisms that may influence…
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10-Minute Post-Meal Walk Can Lower Blood Sugar: AIIMS Doctor
Managing blood sugar levels is often associated with strict dietary rules, calorie tracking, and long-term lifestyle restrictions. However, a leading Indian-origin gastroenterologist has suggested that a simple daily habit may significantly improve glucose control—without changing what you eat. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford University,…