Small, realistic improvements in daily physical activity, sleep, and diet can significantly increase life expectancy and reduce the risk of premature death across populations, according to recent international studies published in The Lancet journals. Researchers say even minor changes such as a few minutes of brisk walking or slightly longer…
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Lakshadweep Healthcare Boosted by Navy Camp
The Government of India is committed to delivering quality healthcare to all citizens, particularly those living in remote and island territories. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the first-ever Joint Services Multi-Speciality Mega Surgical Camp at Indira Gandhi Hospital, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, on January 13, 2026, highlighting the Indian Navy’s…
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India Enters Futuristic Healthcare Era: Dr Jitendra Singh
India is undergoing a historic transformation in healthcare, moving beyond the long-standing battle against infectious diseases towards a future defined by genomics, biotechnology and personalised medicine. This shift was highlighted by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, who said the country is now…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Urges United Action on Obesity
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasised the critical need for a holistic approach to tackle obesity in India during the inaugural session of the 2-day Asia Oceania Conference on Obesity (AOCO) 2025. He cautioned that anti-obesity drugs should be used judiciously and…
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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…