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Human Rabies To Be Declared Notifiable Disease In Delhi: What This Means
- Monday January 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Delhi is set to declare human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act to boost surveillance, reporting and timely treatment, aiming for zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies.
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www.ndtv.com
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"I Did Fight Back": Queen Camilla Recalls Being Assaulted As Teen
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Britains Queen Camilla on Wednesday spoke publicly for the first time about her personal experience of indecent assault, saying that speaking out was one way she could use her royal platform to shine a light on the epidemic of violence against women
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Poor Air Quality Triggering Early Vision Problems In Urban Children? Doctors Explain
- Sunday November 23, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors across Indian metros are witnessing a rise in early-onset myopia in children, some as young as five.
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www.ndtv.com
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No Longer A Smoker's Illness: The Hidden Lung Disease Epidemic Behind India's Winter Death Spike
- Saturday November 22, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Shachi Dave
In several states across India, COPD is now emerging as a major cause of death, sometimes even surpassing heart disease in reported mortality.
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www.ndtv.com
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The Sitting Epidemic: 7 Alarming Ways Prolonged Sitting Harms Your Body
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
The simple act of sitting is harming your body. Here are some alarming ways that prolonged sitting is dangerous.
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www.ndtv.com
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Digital Detox: The AI-Powered Stress Epidemic And How To Set A 'Screen Time Budget' That Works
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Are you addicted to scrolling? Discover how AI-driven screen time effects your mental health, hormones and learn easy steps for a safer digital life.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Technology Making Kids Lonely? Princess Kate Warns Of 'Epidemic Of Disconnection'
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, warned that smartphones and other digital devices were playing a key role in an "epidemic of disconnection" that threatened the development of young children.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Sight Day 2025: Digital Eye Strain - The Hidden Epidemic Of Screen-Induced Vision Problems
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- Health | Dr. Garvita Singh
World Sight Day: Screen-related vision issues are turning into a new-generation epidemic that insidiously impacts millions worldwide.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Cyberbullying Cause Mental Health Epidemic In Youngsters?
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can be relentless, anonymous, and inescapable, happening 24/7 and often without adults noticing. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises cyberbullying as a major psychosocial hazard.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Autism Dwarfs Covid Epidemic, Says US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr
- Monday April 21, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Robert F Kennedy Jr said that one in every 31 Americans is now diagnosed with autism
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www.ndtv.com
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Battery Boom Drives Bangladesh Lead Poisoning Epidemic
- Wednesday April 2, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
More than four million rickshaws are found on Bangladeshi roads and authorities estimate the market for fitting them all with electric motors and batteries at around $870 million.
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www.ndtv.com
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180 Million Now, India To Have 450 Million Obese People By 2050: Lancet
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Obesity is well on way to spreading like an epidemic and by 2050, India will have 450 million obese people, a new study in Lancet has said. The current figure in India is 180 million.
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www.ndtv.com
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450 Million Adults In India May Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Lancet Data Reveals
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
India is one of the nations that are expected to have the largest number of overweight and obese adults by 2050 with 450 million people.
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www.ndtv.com
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Human Rabies To Be Declared Notifiable Disease In Delhi: What This Means
- Monday January 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Delhi is set to declare human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act to boost surveillance, reporting and timely treatment, aiming for zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies.
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www.ndtv.com
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"I Did Fight Back": Queen Camilla Recalls Being Assaulted As Teen
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Britains Queen Camilla on Wednesday spoke publicly for the first time about her personal experience of indecent assault, saying that speaking out was one way she could use her royal platform to shine a light on the epidemic of violence against women
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Poor Air Quality Triggering Early Vision Problems In Urban Children? Doctors Explain
- Sunday November 23, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors across Indian metros are witnessing a rise in early-onset myopia in children, some as young as five.
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www.ndtv.com
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No Longer A Smoker's Illness: The Hidden Lung Disease Epidemic Behind India's Winter Death Spike
- Saturday November 22, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Shachi Dave
In several states across India, COPD is now emerging as a major cause of death, sometimes even surpassing heart disease in reported mortality.
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www.ndtv.com
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The Sitting Epidemic: 7 Alarming Ways Prolonged Sitting Harms Your Body
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
The simple act of sitting is harming your body. Here are some alarming ways that prolonged sitting is dangerous.
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www.ndtv.com
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Digital Detox: The AI-Powered Stress Epidemic And How To Set A 'Screen Time Budget' That Works
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Are you addicted to scrolling? Discover how AI-driven screen time effects your mental health, hormones and learn easy steps for a safer digital life.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Technology Making Kids Lonely? Princess Kate Warns Of 'Epidemic Of Disconnection'
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, warned that smartphones and other digital devices were playing a key role in an "epidemic of disconnection" that threatened the development of young children.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Sight Day 2025: Digital Eye Strain - The Hidden Epidemic Of Screen-Induced Vision Problems
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- Health | Dr. Garvita Singh
World Sight Day: Screen-related vision issues are turning into a new-generation epidemic that insidiously impacts millions worldwide.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Cyberbullying Cause Mental Health Epidemic In Youngsters?
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can be relentless, anonymous, and inescapable, happening 24/7 and often without adults noticing. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises cyberbullying as a major psychosocial hazard.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Autism Dwarfs Covid Epidemic, Says US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr
- Monday April 21, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Robert F Kennedy Jr said that one in every 31 Americans is now diagnosed with autism
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www.ndtv.com
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Battery Boom Drives Bangladesh Lead Poisoning Epidemic
- Wednesday April 2, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
More than four million rickshaws are found on Bangladeshi roads and authorities estimate the market for fitting them all with electric motors and batteries at around $870 million.
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www.ndtv.com
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180 Million Now, India To Have 450 Million Obese People By 2050: Lancet
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Obesity is well on way to spreading like an epidemic and by 2050, India will have 450 million obese people, a new study in Lancet has said. The current figure in India is 180 million.
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www.ndtv.com
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450 Million Adults In India May Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Lancet Data Reveals
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
India is one of the nations that are expected to have the largest number of overweight and obese adults by 2050 with 450 million people.
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www.ndtv.com