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Self-Medication Gone Wrong: Common Painkillers Trigger Rare, Life-Threatening Skin Disorder
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (726+ words) Updated on: 29 May 2026 6: 7 pm If you are among those who casually pop an over-the-counter (OTC) pill for every fever, body ache or throat infection, then you may want to hear the story of Sanjeev Kumar " a 65-year-old man who learnt…...
NFHS-6 Shows Major Improvement In Maternal & Child Health: Institutional Deliveries Reach 90. 6%
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (351+ words) Institutional deliveries have increased to 90. 6%, while Antenatal Care (ANC) coverage has risen from 92. 6% to 95. 9%. Full immunization coverage improved from 83. 8% to 87. 1%, with Rotavirus vaccination coverage more than doubling and over 95. 6% children receiving vaccines through public health facilities. Child stunting reduced by…...
CCPA Cracks Down On Online Sale Of Explosive Chemicals Amid Rising Safety Concerns
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (626+ words) CCPA cracks down on online sale of hazardous chemicals and explosives, issuing notices to major e-commerce platforms over safety lapses, licensing checks, and public health risks. In a significant, much-awaited regulatory intervention aimed at safeguarding public health and national security,…...
Air Pollution: The Silent Killer Claiming Millions Of Lives Globally
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (171+ words) New study reveals air pollution's deadly toll and the urgent steps needed to protect health...
CM Yogi Congratulates Padma Awardees For Bringing Glory To Uttar Pradesh Across Fields
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (584+ words) CM Yogi congratulated Padma Award recipients from Uttar Pradesh for their outstanding contributions to medicine, agriculture, archaeology, sports and the arts. CM congratulates and extends best wishes to Padma award recipients. Honours conferred upon those who brought pride to Uttar…...
Thyroid Disorders In Children Need Early Attention, Say Experts On World Thyroid Day
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (679+ words) Updated on: 26 May 2026 10: 28 am On World Thyroid Day on May 25, doctors have highlighted the growing concern over thyroid disorders among children, warning that delayed diagnosis can adversely affect physical growth, brain development, school performance and puberty. Though small in size,…...
Stroke Gets Global Health Priority Status: Why The World Health Assembly's Move Matters For India
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (1132+ words) The WHO has declared stroke a global health priority as India faces rising cases among younger people, prompting experts to stress early treatment, awareness and stronger stroke care systems. In a significant public health decision last week, the World Health…...
Netanyahu Hospitalised Again Amid Persistent Questions Over His Condition
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (308+ words) That scrutiny intensified earlier this year when Netanyahu revealed he had secretly undergone radiation therapy for a malignant prostate tumour Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to Jerusalem hospital for routine dental treatment Netanyahu says he is cancer-free after earlier prostate tumour treatment…...
Delhi's Big Welfare Push On Anvil: Children With Disabilities May Soon Get Up
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (240+ words) In a significant move, the Delhi government is planning a health insurance scheme that could provide coverage of up to Rs 13 lakh for children with disabilities, helping thousands of parents manage the soaring costs of treatment, surgeries and assistive equipment....
Illegal LPG Refilling Unit Busted in Chirayinkeezhu
6+ day, 7+ min ago (242+ words) Updated on: 23 May 2026 10: 53 pm Authorities recovered hundreds of LPG cylinders, refilling machinery, and other equipment used in the illegal operation. The unit posed a serious threat to public safety as unauthorised refilling of LPG cylinders is highly dangerous and illegal....