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Are New Mothers Moving Away from Breastfeeding? Data Points To A Quiet Shift
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) found that 55.8 per cent of children under six months were fed only breast milk in 2023-24, down from 63.7 per cent…
Gujarat Plans Spine Hospital And Medical Education Facilities At Ahmedabad Crash Site
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 12 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Friday said the state government will develop two major institutions, an…
Kerala Faces Twin Health Challenge Amid New Nipah Scare And Shigella Outbreak
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) Kerala is facing a twin health challenge with a fresh Nipah virus scare and a continuing Shigella outbreak in…
Monsoon In Kerala And The Rise Of Infectious Diseases: Doctors Explain Shigella, Nipah And West Nile Cases
As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the…
Actor Tyler Mane Diagnosed With Breast Cancer; Symptoms, Risks And Prevention Of Male Breast Cancer
Most people think that breast cancer affects only women, but men can develop breast cancer too. Although male breast cancer is rare, it is important to be aware…
Younger Women See 47% Surge In Type-2 Diabetes Diagnoses; Most Common Risk Factor Explained
The data revealed that between 2017 and 2024, the number of young women under 40 diagnosed with type-2 diabetes jumped by 47%. In comparison, diagnoses rose by…
Toilet Habits That Can Increase The Risk Of UTIs In Children; Doctor Explains
Children often contract bacterial infections, with urinary tract infections (UTIs) being one of the most common types.
WHO Calls For Urgent Heat Plans As El Nino Threatens To Intensify Extreme Weather
More than 200,000 people across Europe died from heat-related causes over the last four years, and most of the fatalities were preventable, the World Health…
African Union Confirms Ebola Outbreak Under Control In Uganda With Effective Contact Tracing
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is "under control", the African Union's health agency said Thursday...
Sweden Health Agency Recommends No Smartphones For Children Under 13
Sweden's public health agency said Thursday it was recommending parents do not give children their own smartphones before the age of 13, citing several...
FDA Approval Of Fruit Flavoured Vapes Sparks Debate Over Benefits And Youth Appeal
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration were not significantly better at helping smokers quit than tobacco-flavored…
Dalai Lama Discharged From Delhi Hospital After Knee Replacement Surgery
Dharamsala, June 12 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent a left knee replacement surgery at a hospital in New Delhi, was discharged on…
Climate Change Fuels Surge In Malaria Cases Across Southern Africa, Threatening Elimination Goals
In a remote South African village, Paulina Mhlongo sits in the yard as health workers in green protective gear move briskly through her home, soaking...
WHO Releases Updated Heat-Health Action Plans Guidance
The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) released its updated Heat-Health Action Plans Guidance on Thursday.
We Created Health Guidelines For Fighting Loneliness - Here's What We Recommend
Public health guidelines urge Americans to eat their vegetables, exercise for 150 minutes weekly, sleep seven to nine hours nightly and drink less than one or…
Why Tobacco-Linked Cancers Are Often Diagnosed Late? Doctor Explains
Tobacco-related cancers like oral, throat, and lung are often diagnosed late due to symptom normalization among users.
Kerala Nipah Patient Critical, 77 Contacts Under Observation; 2 In Highest-Risk Category
Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan said there is no need for panic despite the patient's extensive contacts. The patient had visited multiple departments of…
9-1 Health Rule For Weight Loss: Here's How You Can Practice It
When practiced consistently, these behaviours can support gradual and sustainable weight loss. The 9-1 Health Rule focuses on building healthy daily routines…
From Acne To Pigmentation: Dermatologist Shares 5 Skin Care Tips That Can Save You Time And Money
Dermatologist (Major) Gurveen Waraich shares simple, science-backed tips for managing common skin concerns, from strawberry skin and eczema to pigmentation and…
Are You Ignoring Your Gut Health? Doctor Highlights 5 Common Mistakes
An Instagram post by gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi highlights five common gut health mistakes that people often dismiss until symptoms become more serious