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Could Passive Smoke At Home Be Affecting Children More Than Realised? Doctor Explains
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha
Passive smoking refers to inhaling smoke from burning tobacco products as well as smoke exhaled by a smoker. Children are especially vulnerable because their lungs and immune systems are still developing.
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www.ndtv.com
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Harvard, South Korean Researchers Launch World's First Virtual AI Hospital
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Researchers from Seoul National University Hospital and Harvard Medical School have unveiled the world's first virtual hospital designed to test medical AI in realistic clinical settings.
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www.ndtv.com
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High Blood Pressure Vs Low Blood Pressure: Which One Is More Dangerous During Heatwave?
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Doctors explain that dehydration-related low blood pressure can quickly reduce blood flow to vital organs. This may lead to confusion, collapse, kidney stress, and dangerous overheating of the body.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Dies After 'Toad Vaccine' Ritual: Here's Why Experts Warn Against It
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Medical experts say so-called "toad vaccine" rituals can carry life-threatening risks and should never be considered safe alternatives to evidence-based healthcare.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pregnant Through IVF? Doctors Warn Of A Rare But Dangerous Pregnancy Emergency Rising Among Indian Women
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Pooja Mathew
Although heterotopic pregnancy is exceedingly uncommon with natural conception, its incidence is markedly higher among women who conceive through assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI and IVF
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www.ndtv.com
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Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
- Saturday May 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Dilip Gude
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
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www.ndtv.com
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Self-Medication Mistakes To Avoid During Dangerous Heatwaves
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors warn that self-medicating during heatwaves may worsen dehydration, kidney stress, and heat illness. Here are the common medication mistakes people make during extreme summer temperatures and why they can be risky.
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www.ndtv.com
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More Than 230 Cases Of Diphtheria Reported In Australia; Check Symptoms, Causes, Complications And More
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The outbreak has pushed the government to increase vaccination efforts and provide extra funding for public health responses. Officials say that the disease, which was once considered rare in Australia, is making a comeback.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman Drinks Ice Water After Hotpot, Doctors Discover 8 Cm Ulcer In Throat
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A 42-year-old Chinese woman developed an 8cm oesophageal ulcer after hurriedly swallowing extremely hot hotpot food, highlighting the hidden dangers of consuming piping hot meals too quickly.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Warmer Nights During Indian Heatwaves May Be More Dangerous Than Hot Days
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Hot nights during Indian heatwaves may pose a bigger health threat than scorching days. Rising nighttime temperatures prevent the body from recovering, disrupt sleep, strain the heart and kidneys, and increase heat-related deaths, experts warn.
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www.ndtv.com
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Heatstroke Alert: Ministry Of AYUSH Shares Foods, Drinks And Habits To Prevent It
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Written by Mallika Khurana
Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, muscle cramps, fainting, and, in severe cases, heatstroke.
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food.ndtv.com
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Why You Should Never Eat Lychee On An Empty Stomach: Doctors Explain Toxicity, Encephalitis Risks
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Dr Arun Shah explains why you should never eat litchi on an empty stomach. There are various serious health risks associated with it, and how to consume it safely.
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www.ndtv.com
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Could Passive Smoke At Home Be Affecting Children More Than Realised? Doctor Explains
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha
Passive smoking refers to inhaling smoke from burning tobacco products as well as smoke exhaled by a smoker. Children are especially vulnerable because their lungs and immune systems are still developing.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Harvard, South Korean Researchers Launch World's First Virtual AI Hospital
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Researchers from Seoul National University Hospital and Harvard Medical School have unveiled the world's first virtual hospital designed to test medical AI in realistic clinical settings.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
High Blood Pressure Vs Low Blood Pressure: Which One Is More Dangerous During Heatwave?
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Doctors explain that dehydration-related low blood pressure can quickly reduce blood flow to vital organs. This may lead to confusion, collapse, kidney stress, and dangerous overheating of the body.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Man Dies After 'Toad Vaccine' Ritual: Here's Why Experts Warn Against It
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Medical experts say so-called "toad vaccine" rituals can carry life-threatening risks and should never be considered safe alternatives to evidence-based healthcare.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Pregnant Through IVF? Doctors Warn Of A Rare But Dangerous Pregnancy Emergency Rising Among Indian Women
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Pooja Mathew
Although heterotopic pregnancy is exceedingly uncommon with natural conception, its incidence is markedly higher among women who conceive through assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI and IVF
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www.ndtv.com
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Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
- Saturday May 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Dilip Gude
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Self-Medication Mistakes To Avoid During Dangerous Heatwaves
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors warn that self-medicating during heatwaves may worsen dehydration, kidney stress, and heat illness. Here are the common medication mistakes people make during extreme summer temperatures and why they can be risky.
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www.ndtv.com
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More Than 230 Cases Of Diphtheria Reported In Australia; Check Symptoms, Causes, Complications And More
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The outbreak has pushed the government to increase vaccination efforts and provide extra funding for public health responses. Officials say that the disease, which was once considered rare in Australia, is making a comeback.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman Drinks Ice Water After Hotpot, Doctors Discover 8 Cm Ulcer In Throat
- Friday May 22, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A 42-year-old Chinese woman developed an 8cm oesophageal ulcer after hurriedly swallowing extremely hot hotpot food, highlighting the hidden dangers of consuming piping hot meals too quickly.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why Warmer Nights During Indian Heatwaves May Be More Dangerous Than Hot Days
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Hot nights during Indian heatwaves may pose a bigger health threat than scorching days. Rising nighttime temperatures prevent the body from recovering, disrupt sleep, strain the heart and kidneys, and increase heat-related deaths, experts warn.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Heatstroke Alert: Ministry Of AYUSH Shares Foods, Drinks And Habits To Prevent It
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Written by Mallika Khurana
Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, muscle cramps, fainting, and, in severe cases, heatstroke.
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food.ndtv.com
-
Why You Should Never Eat Lychee On An Empty Stomach: Doctors Explain Toxicity, Encephalitis Risks
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Dr Arun Shah explains why you should never eat litchi on an empty stomach. There are various serious health risks associated with it, and how to consume it safely.
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www.ndtv.com