Kolkata's air quality improved to moderate levels on Monday as a rise in temperature broke the winter inversion. Key monitoring stations, including Fort William, showed better readings ahead of Vijay Diwas events. Read more.
Central MARD delegation met state's principal secretary, highlighting stipend delays, poor security & hostel woes. Official promises urgent online meeting with all deans for solutions.
Govt First Grade College in Kavoor held a menstrual health awareness drive, distributing free biodegradable pads to 300 girls. The initiative, sponsored by a US couple and an NGO, will be held bi-monthly.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta faced 'AQI' chants at Lionel Messi's event as city's air quality hit severe levels of 498. AAP criticizes government inaction. Read more on the pollution crisis.
Pimpri Chinchwad's air quality hits 'poor' levels, with AQI exceeding 200 on 7 days in December. CPCB data reveals PM2.5 & PM10 from vehicles and construction as key culprits. Read the full report.
A Thai clinical trial finds curcumin from turmeric works as well as omeprazole for functional dyspepsia. Discover the evidence-based results and what it means for patients.
The US FDA has decided against placing its most serious 'boxed warning' on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, citing data review. Learn the details and implications for public health policy.
FDA accuses Walmart, Target, Kroger, Albertsons of failing to promptly remove recalled infant formula linked to a botulism outbreak affecting over 50 babies. Read the full details.
A 14-year-old girl from Bihar died by suicide in her Gurgaon residence. Police found no foul play; the teen had shown mental distress after an appendix surgery. Read the full investigation details.
Tickling triggers uncontrollable laughter, but science reveals it's not about humour. Discover how this strange reflex evolved for social bonding, trust, and human connection. Read the fascinating research!
A new free palliative care centre, Nemmadi, opens in Nelamangala on Dec 21. Founded by ex-IT professional BS Nagarajan, it offers dignity to terminally-ill patients. Read this inspiring story of community-driven healthcare.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao advises against panic over reports of cancer-causing substances in eggs. The health department is awaiting test results. Stay informed.
HMEL Guru Gobind Singh Refinery partners with AIIMS Bathinda to launch mobile medical units & telemedicine, bringing doorstep healthcare to 1.5 lakh rural residents. Discover how this initiative transforms rural healthcare access.
Confused between rice bran and sunflower oil? An expert explains their nutritional profiles, heart health benefits, risks, and which one is better for everyday Indian cooking. Make an informed choice for your family.
Tiruvallur municipality discharges untreated sewage into Putlur lake, contaminating groundwater for over 10,000 families. Residents demand action as STP remains dysfunctional despite NGT orders.
Shocking study reveals Lucknow's RO systems waste 12 MLD water daily, enough drinking water for 33-40 lakh people. Experts urge maintenance over purification. Read more.
Doctors at Lucknow's KGMU performed a successful 3.5-hour surgery on an 11-month-old boy suffering from lobar emphysema, a rare congenital lung defect. Read the inspiring story of survival.
Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj gets approval for kidney transplants, offering affordable care. First mother-to-son surgery expected soon. Read more.
Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj suspends dialysis services for 24 hours for deep cleaning and technical checks to ensure infection-free patient care. Details inside.
Ursula Hospital in Kanpur becomes UP's first district hospital approved for free cochlear implants under a central scheme. Six children identified for surgery in 2026. Read more.
Nagpur's air quality deteriorates sharply as PM2.5 levels exceed 300 µg/m³. Winter chill and wood burning worsen pollution, posing severe health risks. Read the full report.
On its 2nd anniversary, the Bhajan Lal Sharma govt announces major healthcare upgrades for Rajasthan, including early cancer screening, free spectacles for students, and new hospital partnerships. Read the full plan.
CSIR-NEERI's Environmental Epidemiology Lab in Nagpur, led by Dr. Krishna Khairnar, is now an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence. This boosts India's pandemic preparedness and environmental health research. Discover its global impact.
Honorary wildlife wardens in Nagpur have submitted urgent measures to NMC after leopard attacks injured 7. They cite stray animals & garbage as key attractants. Read the full plan.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inspected the Dadumajra dumping ground, reviewing scientific waste clearance & MRF centres. He directed officials to expedite work and transform the site into a green zone for public health relief.
A fire broke out in the OT of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, Rewa, during a caesarean. The mother was saved, but the stillborn infant's body was partially charred. Hospital initiates probe.
Chief Minister Health Fair provided free checkups, medicines & specialist consultations to thousands across urban & rural primary health centres. Learn about the key health initiatives.
A newborn's death while being transferred from Bharatpur to Jaipur reveals critical gaps in paediatric surgery facilities at district hospitals in Rajasthan. Read more about the urgent need for specialised care.
Two endangered four-horned antelopes died at Delhi Zoo. Officials suspect rabies, recalling a 2016 outbreak. Details on quarantine and postmortem awaited.
OMSA doctors in Odisha to halt OPD services for an hour daily from Dec 26, demanding salary parity and better facilities. A full strike looms if demands are unmet by Jan 1. Read the latest.