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Health policy worked in silos before 2017, govt made it holistic: JP Nadda

The Union government came out with a healthcare policy which was inclusive and holistic

World Malaria Day: India shows the way, but global fight far from over

Global malaria cases and deaths declined in 2023-24, with India exiting the HBHI group, yet WHO warns that funding cuts and health disruptions threaten continued progress

Will doorstep medicine delivery end? Govt panel set to take a call soon

India's Drugs Technical Advisory Board will review the continuation of home medicine delivery, following objections from chemists' body AIOCD, which cites misuse by online platforms

Raw egg mayo banned in Tamil Nadu: Here's what makes it risky for health

Tamil Nadu bans raw egg mayonnaise for a year citing risks of foodborne infections like Salmonella and broader health threats like fatty liver and obesity-related disorders

Hope on call: In suicide-prone states, telepsychiatry emerges as a lifeline

With suicide rates rising in smaller states, experts say telepsychiatry is bridging critical mental health gaps through digital access, community outreach, and reduced stigma

JP Nadda launches National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination campaign

On this occasion, the Union Health Minister released multilingual M-R IEC materials, including posters, radio jingles, MR elimination materials, and the official U-WIN launch film

Patent loss led to rise in prescriptions of new generation diabetes drugs

Experts say 85% price drop in empagliflozin expected to boost SGLT2 usage; SGLT-2 class of drugs account for 25-30% of all diabetes prescriptions

Anaemic during pregnancy? Here's why your baby's heart could be at risk

UK study finds that mums with anaemia early in pregnancy have a 47% higher chance of their babies being born with a heart condition. Here's why early care matters

Sharmila Tagore diagnosed with zero-stage lung cancer: What it means

Sharmila Tagore's cancer was diagnosed in 2023 and removed surgically without chemotherapy, says daughter Soha Ali Khan

Aiims Raipur conducts Chhattisgarh's first swap kidney transplant

Union Health ministry said swap kidney transplant, which is also known as Kidney Paired Transplant (KPT), can lead to a 15 per cent increase in the number of transplants

World Immunisation Week 2025: Vaccines save 6 lives a minute, says WHO

World Immunisation Week 2025: WHO's global health campaign reaffirms the power of vaccines in protecting lives and communities; here's all you need to know

Working in AC and facing summer heat? Eight tips to stay fit and energised

Sudden shifts between air conditioning and summer heat can harm your health-here's how office-goers can stay protected and energised

Study estimates 80% length of rivers posing risks from antibiotic pollution

Potentially 315 million people in India could be exposed to environmental risks arising from rivers contaminated with antibiotics, according to the study

Delhi gets 671 new ambulances, traffic cops trained for emergency response

The new ambulance fleet, which will be a paid service, includes both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) vehicles; Delhi Police personnel will trained to provide emergency medical

Centre launches standard curriculum for ten allied healthcare professions

Aims mandatory implementation of curriculum in allied healthcare institutes by 2026

What is Type 5 diabetes? IDF recognises malnutrition-linked condition

Long overlooked and often misdiagnosed, Type 5 diabetes, caused by malnutrition-linked reduced insulin production, has finally gained official recognition

India's oil intake has tripled-how much is too much for your health?

India's per capita oil intake has jumped to 23.5 kg a year-nearly twice the ICMR's limit-raising health concerns over obesity, heart disease, and diabetes

Ayushman Bharat hospital list: How to check free treatment near you

Learn how to use official portals to find empanelled hospitals near you under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and access up to ₹5 lakh in free healthcare benefits

Is your heartburn pill safe? Panel recommends banning ranitidine in India

An expert panel has recommended suspending ranitidine after tests found cancer-linked NDMA levels in half the samples, bringing India closer to a nationwide ban

Every Indian now consumes 24 kg edible oil a year, triple the 2001 level

ICMR recommends a 12 kg limit, but rising consumption is fuelling obesity, lifestyle diseases, and growing dependence on edible oil imports