Category : Diseases


CINI Launches Shubhayu Healthcare Initiative in Kolkata

Child In Need Institute (CINI) launched Shubhayu, a preventive healthcare and wellness initiative, during its 52nd Foundation Day in Kolkata to combat non-communicable diseases and promote holistic health across life stages.

Oral Cancer: Silent Threat in India

Oral cancer often goes unnoticed due to subtle symptoms and stigma around tobacco use. Dr. Vijay Haribhakti explains warning signs, prevention, and why early detection is crucial for survival.

Men Get Heart Disease 10 Years Before Women: Study

A major study of 5,000+ US adults finds men develop coronary heart disease a decade earlier than women, with risk differences emerging at age 35. Global heart disease deaths reach 19.8 million annually.

Delhi Fog and 'Very Poor' Air Quality, AQI at 312

Delhi experienced dense fog and deteriorating air quality on Wednesday morning, with an overall AQI of 312 placing it in the 'very poor' category. Several areas recorded high pollution levels, while the IMD issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms.

SGPGI Lucknow: Cancer Cases Up 33%, Early Detection Key

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow witnesses a 33% increase in cancer patients over the past decade, with gastrointestinal cancers leading the caseload. Experts emphasize awareness and early detection.

Budget 2026-27 Exempts Duty on 17 Cancer Drugs, Costs High

The Union Budget 2026-27 has removed basic customs duty on 17 critical cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs. However, analysis shows annual expenses can still reach Rs 1 crore, posing a grim reality for patients' families in India.

Kendrapada College Student Dies by Suicide

An 18-year-old college student allegedly died by suicide at his home in Narasinghpur village, Kendrapada district. Police investigation underway, no suicide note found.

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