Health
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60 per cent mental disorders in India found in patients below 35 years
New Delhi: A deeply concerning picture of India’s mental health landscape emerged at the 77th Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society (ANCIPS 2026), where experts revealed that nearly 60 per…
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Maha launches country’s 1st menopause clinics to support women’s health
Mumbai: Maharashtra has set up the country’s first dedicated menopause clinics across government hospitals and urban health facilities to address the physical and mental health needs of women during this critical stage…
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Health impacts due to plastics may double by 2040: Lancet
New Delhi: Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world’s plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared…
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Common viruses can lead to severe brain infections, says AIIMS Bhopal
New Delhi: Commonly found viruses such as the parvovirus B19 (PVB19) can cause serious brain infections like encephalitis, said researchers from the AIIMS Bhopal on Saturday, January 24. Parvovirus B19 is a…
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ADHD traits in childhood linked to physical health issues in mid-life: Study
New Delhi: People who exhibited Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) traits at age 10 could be 14 per cent more likely to report two or more physical health issues, such as migraine, back problems,…
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Study finds regular physical activities could extend lifespan
New Delhi: Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activity could be a good strategy for prolonging one’s lifespan, according to a study. Findings published in the British Medical Journal suggest that…
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Defining accountability in the digital health context
By Manisha Dhulipala As digital health technologies expand worldwide, they are redefining how people access healthcare, how health systems operate and how data flows through the medical ecosystem. According to the World…
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Lancet report outlines roadmap for universal health coverage in India
New Delhi: A new Lancet Commission report outlines a path for a rights-based, citizen-centred health system for India involving innovative financing, regulation and community engagement that delivers accessible, equitable and high-quality care.…
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Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to Autism or ADHD: Study
Adelaide: If you’ve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain, and then pause. Is…
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India ranks second globally in diabetes cases with 90 million adults: Study
New Delhi: At 90 million, India ranked second in the number of adults living with diabetes in 2024. China was first at 148 million and the US ranked third at 39 million,…
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Air pollution increases risk of eye infection, other ocular problems, say doctors
New Delhi: Air pollution is considered a reason for respiratory and cardiac problems. However, experts warn that it also increases the risk of eye infection and aggravates existing issues among those with…
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MP water contamination: NGT constitutes 6-member panel to probe issue
Bhopal: Terming the supply of sewage-mixed and contaminated drinking water in the cities of Madhya Pradesh as a serious threat to public health, the Central Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal…
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Extreme cold conditions can affect kidney, heart: AIIMS doctors
New Delhi: As the national capital reels under a cold wave, doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, warned that such extreme cold conditions can complicate chronic medical…
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Nebuliser, inhaler demand jumps by 60 pc in Delhi winters: Survey
New Delhi: The demand for nebulisers, inhalers and respiratory medicines for children has surged sharply in Delhi during the winter months, with chemists reporting spikes of up to 60 per cent during…
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From 60 pc of global cases to zero: 15 years since India eliminated polio
January 13 marked a historic milestone in India’s public health journey, as the country completed 15 years since its last reported case of wild poliovirus. India’s transition from a polio hotspot to…
