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Ignaz Semmelweis: This 1850s Doctor Solved Infections With Handwashing, Decades Before Germ Theory
- Friday November 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Ignaz Semmelweis cut childbed deaths dramatically by insisting doctors wash their hands, and was mocked for it. His story explains why simple hand hygiene still protects health today and why evidence must guide medicine.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Happens If Antibiotics Stop Working? Doctor Explains The Nightmare Scenario
- Friday November 21, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A senior internal medicine specialist explains how everyday illnesses, surgeries, and even cancer care could collapse if antibiotics fail, and what we must do now to prevent this future.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dhaka Courtroom Erupts In Claps, Cheers As Sheikh Hasina Gets Death Penalty
- Monday November 17, 2025
- World News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
Sheikh Hasina, 78, was sentenced to death for 'crimes against humanity' committed during last year's anti-government agitation that led to the fall of her Awami League government.
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www.ndtv.com
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World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Doctor Explains How Careful Prescribing Protects The Power Of Antibiotics
- Tuesday November 18, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
As antibiotic resistance rises globally, doctors warn that misuse and self-medication are weakening our most powerful drugs. For AMR Awareness Week 2025, an infectious-disease specialist explains how careful prescribing, stewardship and public awaren
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www.ndtv.com
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Burden Soars To 138 Million, Second Highest Worldwide
- Friday November 14, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
A new Lancet study led by University of Glasgow flags CKD as the 9th leading cause of death globally, urging early detection and prevention in India's fight against this "silent" disease.
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Burden Soars To 138 Million, Second Highest Worldwide
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- NDTV
A new Lancet study led by University of Glasgow flags CKD as the 9th leading cause of death globally, urging early detection and prevention in India's fight against this "silent" disease.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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US Woman Raises Awareness After "Supremely Active" Daughter's Sudden Death
- Monday October 27, 2025
- World News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The campaign aims to prevent similar tragedies by identifying potential heart conditions that may not show symptoms.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Heart Day: Heart Failure In Young Indian Adults Demands Urgent Attention, Say Experts
- Monday September 29, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The increase in heart problems among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestyles, stress, smoking, drinking, and poor diet.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rising Liver Cancer Cases In Young Adults; Why And Prevention
- Friday September 26, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Liver Cancer: DNA mutations in liver cells run the risk of growing out of control and forming a tumour. Here's why and how to prevent liver cancer as a youngster.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ovarian Cancer Rising In Young Women In India, Why And Prevention
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Ovarian Cancer Prevention: In this article, we cover the most common factors leading to increase cases of ovarian cancer in young women in India. We also discuss what preventive measures you can take to reduce your risk.
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www.ndtv.com
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Zubeen Garg's Voice To Be Digitally Preserved To Prevent Misuse
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by Anjali Choudhury
Singer-composer Manas Robin explained that such digital preservation would ensure that the singer's voice is not distorted
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Chronic Diseases On The Rise In India, Women Most Affected: Lancet Study
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A recent Lancet study highlights a concerning surge in chronic disease-related deaths in India, with women facing the brunt of this health crisis.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ignaz Semmelweis: This 1850s Doctor Solved Infections With Handwashing, Decades Before Germ Theory
- Friday November 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Ignaz Semmelweis cut childbed deaths dramatically by insisting doctors wash their hands, and was mocked for it. His story explains why simple hand hygiene still protects health today and why evidence must guide medicine.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Happens If Antibiotics Stop Working? Doctor Explains The Nightmare Scenario
- Friday November 21, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A senior internal medicine specialist explains how everyday illnesses, surgeries, and even cancer care could collapse if antibiotics fail, and what we must do now to prevent this future.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dhaka Courtroom Erupts In Claps, Cheers As Sheikh Hasina Gets Death Penalty
- Monday November 17, 2025
- World News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
Sheikh Hasina, 78, was sentenced to death for 'crimes against humanity' committed during last year's anti-government agitation that led to the fall of her Awami League government.
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www.ndtv.com
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World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Doctor Explains How Careful Prescribing Protects The Power Of Antibiotics
- Tuesday November 18, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
As antibiotic resistance rises globally, doctors warn that misuse and self-medication are weakening our most powerful drugs. For AMR Awareness Week 2025, an infectious-disease specialist explains how careful prescribing, stewardship and public awaren
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www.ndtv.com
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Burden Soars To 138 Million, Second Highest Worldwide
- Friday November 14, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
A new Lancet study led by University of Glasgow flags CKD as the 9th leading cause of death globally, urging early detection and prevention in India's fight against this "silent" disease.
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www.ndtv.com
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Burden Soars To 138 Million, Second Highest Worldwide
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- NDTV
A new Lancet study led by University of Glasgow flags CKD as the 9th leading cause of death globally, urging early detection and prevention in India's fight against this "silent" disease.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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US Woman Raises Awareness After "Supremely Active" Daughter's Sudden Death
- Monday October 27, 2025
- World News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The campaign aims to prevent similar tragedies by identifying potential heart conditions that may not show symptoms.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Heart Day: Heart Failure In Young Indian Adults Demands Urgent Attention, Say Experts
- Monday September 29, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The increase in heart problems among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestyles, stress, smoking, drinking, and poor diet.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rising Liver Cancer Cases In Young Adults; Why And Prevention
- Friday September 26, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Liver Cancer: DNA mutations in liver cells run the risk of growing out of control and forming a tumour. Here's why and how to prevent liver cancer as a youngster.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ovarian Cancer Rising In Young Women In India, Why And Prevention
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Ovarian Cancer Prevention: In this article, we cover the most common factors leading to increase cases of ovarian cancer in young women in India. We also discuss what preventive measures you can take to reduce your risk.
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www.ndtv.com
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Zubeen Garg's Voice To Be Digitally Preserved To Prevent Misuse
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by Anjali Choudhury
Singer-composer Manas Robin explained that such digital preservation would ensure that the singer's voice is not distorted
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Chronic Diseases On The Rise In India, Women Most Affected: Lancet Study
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A recent Lancet study highlights a concerning surge in chronic disease-related deaths in India, with women facing the brunt of this health crisis.
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www.ndtv.com