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International Day Of Yoga 2026 Focuses On Healthy Ageing Through Yoga Amid Rising Longevity
Yoga is increasingly being viewed not only as a public health intervention but also as a catalyst for innovation and economic growth in the senior wellness sector.
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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Thailand Declares Hantavirus A 'Dangerous Communicable Disease', Activates Elevated Action Plan
Bangkok, May 15 (IANS) Thailand's National Communicable Disease Committee on Friday approved the designation of hantavirus as a "dangerous communicable disease."
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Madhya Pradesh Partners With Hyderabad Firm For Cervical Cancer Screening Drive
Bhopal/Rewa, May 15 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based private firm to strengthen cervical cancer screening and management in the state under the National Program for Prevention an
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Hypertension Affected 1.7 Billion Adults Globally In 2020: Analysis
Nearly 33 per cent, or 1.71 billion, of the world's adults had hypertension in 2020 -- 400 million in high-income countries and 1.32 billion in low and middle-income countries, a new analysis has found.
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How Public Health Officials Are Tracing People Who Came In Contact With Hantavirus Victims
Hantaviruses do not spread easily between people, which makes health officials confident the recent outbreak on a cruise ship that has killed three people will not turn into an epidemic.
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Singapore Tests Two Residents For Hantavirus After Cruise Outbreak
Singapore has isolated and is testing two residents who were onboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday.
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Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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Combating Non-Communicable Diseases Top Priority, Says Health Minister Nadda
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Tuesday that the government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) as these account for 60 per cent of the total
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Rising Heat Linked To Surge In Tropical And Lifestyle Diseases, Says Minister
Union minister Jitendra Singh said that heat stress is impacting conditions ranging from dengue to cardiovascular diseases, making climate response a public health priority as well.
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India Pushes Lifestyle Changes And Mental Health At Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa Meet
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to
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Beyond Asanas: Ayush Ministry's New Yoga Protocols Offer Data-Backed Solutions For Chronic Diseases
The initiative has been developed by the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine (Yoga) (WHOCCIND 118), at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush.
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Women's Health Insurance Ownership Rises In India: Why Women Need To Invest In Their Health More
While there has been an increase in financial independence among women, personal health insurance ownership still lags far behind which leaves them vulnerable to escalating medical costs and health risks.
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Why Climbing Stairs Is As Good As A Gym Workout
Even short bouts of exercise, like stair-climbing, can improve lower-body strength, which is a good indicator of overall health and longevity
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Chennai Doctors Launch First-Ever Universal Health Code For The Human Body
The book simplifies human physiology in an easy and illustrated way to empower people with knowledge which will help them make better choices about food, lifestyle and preventive health.
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International Day Of Yoga 2026 Focuses On Healthy Ageing Through Yoga Amid Rising Longevity
Yoga is increasingly being viewed not only as a public health intervention but also as a catalyst for innovation and economic growth in the senior wellness sector.
-
NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
-
Thailand Declares Hantavirus A 'Dangerous Communicable Disease', Activates Elevated Action Plan
Bangkok, May 15 (IANS) Thailand's National Communicable Disease Committee on Friday approved the designation of hantavirus as a "dangerous communicable disease."
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Madhya Pradesh Partners With Hyderabad Firm For Cervical Cancer Screening Drive
Bhopal/Rewa, May 15 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based private firm to strengthen cervical cancer screening and management in the state under the National Program for Prevention an
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Hypertension Affected 1.7 Billion Adults Globally In 2020: Analysis
Nearly 33 per cent, or 1.71 billion, of the world's adults had hypertension in 2020 -- 400 million in high-income countries and 1.32 billion in low and middle-income countries, a new analysis has found.
-
How Public Health Officials Are Tracing People Who Came In Contact With Hantavirus Victims
Hantaviruses do not spread easily between people, which makes health officials confident the recent outbreak on a cruise ship that has killed three people will not turn into an epidemic.
-
Singapore Tests Two Residents For Hantavirus After Cruise Outbreak
Singapore has isolated and is testing two residents who were onboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday.
-
Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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Combating Non-Communicable Diseases Top Priority, Says Health Minister Nadda
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Tuesday that the government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) as these account for 60 per cent of the total
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Rising Heat Linked To Surge In Tropical And Lifestyle Diseases, Says Minister
Union minister Jitendra Singh said that heat stress is impacting conditions ranging from dengue to cardiovascular diseases, making climate response a public health priority as well.
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India Pushes Lifestyle Changes And Mental Health At Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa Meet
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to
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Beyond Asanas: Ayush Ministry's New Yoga Protocols Offer Data-Backed Solutions For Chronic Diseases
The initiative has been developed by the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine (Yoga) (WHOCCIND 118), at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush.
-
Women's Health Insurance Ownership Rises In India: Why Women Need To Invest In Their Health More
While there has been an increase in financial independence among women, personal health insurance ownership still lags far behind which leaves them vulnerable to escalating medical costs and health risks.
-
Why Climbing Stairs Is As Good As A Gym Workout
Even short bouts of exercise, like stair-climbing, can improve lower-body strength, which is a good indicator of overall health and longevity
-
Chennai Doctors Launch First-Ever Universal Health Code For The Human Body
The book simplifies human physiology in an easy and illustrated way to empower people with knowledge which will help them make better choices about food, lifestyle and preventive health.
