Health

Indore water contamination deaths are system-made disaster: Rajendra Singh

Renowned water conservationist Rajendra Singh on Sunday described the death of at least six persons due to contaminated drinking water in Indore as a "system-created disaster" and alleged that corruption lay at the root of the tragedy. If such a tragedy can occur in the country's cleanest city, it shows how serious would the condition of drinking water supply systems in other cities, Singh, a Ramon Magsaysay Award winner and widely hailed as waterman of India', told PTI. Civic officials have said a leakage was found in the main drinking water supply pipeline near a police outpost in the Bhagirthpura area, at a spot over which a toilet has been constructed. They claimed that the drinking water got contaminated due to this leakage. "Indore's contaminated drinking water crisis is a system-created disaster. To save money, contractors lay drinking water pipelines close to drainage lines. Corruption has ruined the entire system. The Indore tragedy is the result of this corrupt system," ..

Five ways to improve your health in 2026 without focusing on weight loss

Many New Year resolutions focus on weight but long-term health is shaped by wider habits and small realistic steps can add up to meaningful health gains over the year

When hard workouts turn harmful: Understanding overtraining syndrome

Pushing workouts too far without rest can lead to overtraining syndrome, a condition that hurts performance, mental health and long-term fitness, experts warn

Centre prohibits oral nimesulide doses above 100 mg, cites safety risks

The Union Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 mg, citing serious risks to health, an official notification said. The decision was taken following a recommendation by ICMR, the apex health research body of India, it said. "The Central government is satisfied that the use of all oral formulations containing Nimesulide above 100 mg in immediate release dosage form is likely to involve risk to human beings and that safer alternatives to the said drug are available," the notification issued on Monday said. It stated that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest to prohibit the manufacture, sale and distribution of the drug in the country for human use. "Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, the Centre, hereby prohibits the manufacture, sal

Blood pressure myths busted: Symptoms, stress, salt & alcohol explained

Does high blood pressure always show symptoms? Is stress the main cause? Are pink salt or alcohol good for BP? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk common hypertension myths

Protein myths busted: Kidney damage, women’s health & vegetarian protein facts

Does protein damage kidneys or make women bulky? Can vegetarians get enough protein? In this episode of our fact-check series, a nephrologist debunks India’s most common protein myths—from supplements

India, Denmark reaffirm ties in health, agriculture, and green partnership

According to a post on X by the Ministry of Health, both sides met on Thursday and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India-Denmark collaboration in health, food, and agriculture

BJP MP urges govt to ensure standardised, transparent medical billing

BJP MP K Laxman on Thursday urged the government to ensure transparent and standardised medical billing, as he raised concerns over "exploitation practices" by private hospitals. Raising the issue in the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Laxman said in the absence of norms, many families are pushed into hardship due to medical bills. "There is a rise in exploitative practices by certain private corporate hospitals. Reports from patients, civil society and consumer bodies point to a disturbing pattern of unnecessary diagnostic tests, unwanted prolonged hospital stays with no clinical justification, and opaque billing processes," Laxman said. "Absence of transparent norms leaves people with little choice, pushing many families into hardship. Reports highlight they charge Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 as OPD, which is not covered under schemes like Ayushman Bharat," he said. The BJP MP urged the government to take steps to ensure transparent billing. "I urge the government to ensure transparent .

Respiratory drug sales surge in November as air quality continues to worsen

Rising pollution levels in November have led to a sharp jump in respiratory medicine sales, with asthma and allergy treatments seeing strong demand

Eli Lilly, Pfizer drugs added to China's first private insurance list

As China's aging population increases demand for therapies treating everything from cancer and diabetes to dementia, the inclusion of these drugs may ease the burden on state medical insurance

Apple releases hypertension notifications to eligible Watch models in India

Apple has released hypertension notifications for eligible Watch models in India, using 30-day pattern detection through the optical heart sensor on select devices running watchOS 26

What Alcohol Really Does to Your Body at Every Age

Why do two drinks feel totally different in your 30s, unbearable in your 40s, and risky in your 60s? It’s not in your head — your body changes decade by decade, and alcohol affects you very different

India's metabolic crisis deepens as young adults face diabetes surge

Diabetes is increasingly becoming a major global health concern, with an estimated 589 million adults currently living with the condition and the number expected to rise to 853 million by 2050

Why the South keeps pulling ahead: Growth, demographics and development

Beyond the increasing complaints about their falling share of central tax revenues, the experience of southern states holds a lesson for the poorer regions wishing to bridge the gap

Breast cancer myths busted: Awareness isn't enough, action saves lives

Can young women or men get breast cancer? Are mammograms unsafe? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk the biggest breast health myths and explain why regular screening saves lives.

Rohit Shetty appointed Fit India Icon, pushes for social media fitness code

Shetty said that he was very proud of India's growing fitness movement and praised the leadership that encouraged it

WHO warns of rising Mpox cases as new 'clade Ib' strain spreads globally

WHO reports 2,862 cases and 17 deaths across 17 African nations in six weeks; new clade Ib strain detected in Europe and US, prompting renewed vigilance amid signs of local transmission

Delhi AQI improves slightly but in 'poor' category; respiratory cases rise

Doctors urge vulnerable individuals should avoid outdoor exposure, wear N95 masks, and continue their prescribed medications

Normal delivery vs c-section: Doctors bust common childbirth myths

Is normal delivery always safer than a C-section? Do epidurals cause paralysis? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors bust common childbirth myths

Heart myths busted: What really protects your heart | Health facts

Is heart disease only a man’s problem? Do young or thin people stay safe? In this episode of our Fact-check series, doctors bust common heart health myths and reveal what truly keeps your heart strong