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2-Minute Self-Check For Oral Cancer: Simple Things That Could Save Your Life
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
A simple two minute monthly self check can help detect early signs of oral cancer, improving treatment success.
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Oral Cancer In India: Early Stage Detection Can Boost Survival Rates To 90%
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Oral cancer is the most common cancer in Indian men, with tobacco use a major cause. Experts say early detection can raise survival rates to 90%, while late-stage diagnosis cuts survival nearly in half, highlighting urgent need for awareness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Exposure To High Temperatures Linked With Decline In Male Births: Study
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to a decline in male births in India and sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research.
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How Fast Do You Walk? The 1-Minute Gait Test That Reveals Your True Biological Age
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Have you ever wondered if the exact speed of your walk could be used to assess your real biological age? There is an established 1-minute gait test that you can perform yourself to figure out if your gait speed falls in the right category.
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India Cuts Maternal Deaths Sharply, Nears Target On Maternal Mortality
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
India's maternal mortality ratio has dropped significantly, with new global data showing major long-term gains.
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www.ndtv.com
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Stopping Preventive Medications In Elderly Does Not Increase Risk Of Death Or Hospitalisation: Analysis
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Findings published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Geriatrics also suggest that de-prescribing was not related with an increased risk of falls.
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www.ndtv.com
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You Might Skip Alcohol, But These 8 Habits Are Still Ageing You Faster
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Prolonged sitting without exercise can accelerate ageing and increase mortality risks similar to smoking or obesity.
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www.ndtv.com
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WHO Urges Faster Tuberculosis Elimination, Recommends New Diagnostic Tools
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The World Health Organization has called on countries to accelerate tuberculosis elimination efforts, unveiling new diagnostic tools like rapid molecular tests and tongue swabs to improve early detection and close global testing gaps.
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www.ndtv.com
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Heat, Not Floods, May Become Climate Change's Biggest Killer: Report
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
While cooler areas may see fewer deaths, many hotter countries and cities will face rising mortality if no action is taken.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Is Building Homegrown AI Tools To Predict Preterm Births Early
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The initiative has also established a national biorepository and the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data-sharing platform, enabling wider access for the research community and contributing to global scientific publications.
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www.ndtv.com
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2-Minute Self-Check For Oral Cancer: Simple Things That Could Save Your Life
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
A simple two minute monthly self check can help detect early signs of oral cancer, improving treatment success.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Oral Cancer In India: Early Stage Detection Can Boost Survival Rates To 90%
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Oral cancer is the most common cancer in Indian men, with tobacco use a major cause. Experts say early detection can raise survival rates to 90%, while late-stage diagnosis cuts survival nearly in half, highlighting urgent need for awareness.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Exposure To High Temperatures Linked With Decline In Male Births: Study
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to a decline in male births in India and sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
How Fast Do You Walk? The 1-Minute Gait Test That Reveals Your True Biological Age
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Have you ever wondered if the exact speed of your walk could be used to assess your real biological age? There is an established 1-minute gait test that you can perform yourself to figure out if your gait speed falls in the right category.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India Cuts Maternal Deaths Sharply, Nears Target On Maternal Mortality
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
India's maternal mortality ratio has dropped significantly, with new global data showing major long-term gains.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Stopping Preventive Medications In Elderly Does Not Increase Risk Of Death Or Hospitalisation: Analysis
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Findings published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Geriatrics also suggest that de-prescribing was not related with an increased risk of falls.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
You Might Skip Alcohol, But These 8 Habits Are Still Ageing You Faster
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Prolonged sitting without exercise can accelerate ageing and increase mortality risks similar to smoking or obesity.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
WHO Urges Faster Tuberculosis Elimination, Recommends New Diagnostic Tools
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The World Health Organization has called on countries to accelerate tuberculosis elimination efforts, unveiling new diagnostic tools like rapid molecular tests and tongue swabs to improve early detection and close global testing gaps.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Heat, Not Floods, May Become Climate Change's Biggest Killer: Report
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
While cooler areas may see fewer deaths, many hotter countries and cities will face rising mortality if no action is taken.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India Is Building Homegrown AI Tools To Predict Preterm Births Early
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The initiative has also established a national biorepository and the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data-sharing platform, enabling wider access for the research community and contributing to global scientific publications.
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www.ndtv.com