Category : Diseases


Girl Dies After Choking on Ludo Game Piece in Mangaluru

An eight-year-old girl, Thanishka R Gatti, tragically died after accidentally swallowing a cone-shaped plastic piece from a Ludo board game at her home in Kolya, Mangaluru. She was rushed to hospitals but declared dead.

Aligarh Roti Maker Arrested for Spitting on Chapatis

A 30-year-old tandoori roti maker was arrested in Aligarh after a video showed him allegedly spitting on chapatis at a roadside eatery. This marks the second such incident in the district within 10 days, with police filing charges under BNS and Epidemic D

Long Hours & Late Nights: Heart Health Risks Exposed

Recent studies reveal that working long hours and disrupted sleep patterns significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes. Experts explain the link and offer practical steps to protect your heart.

Aortic Stenosis: Silent Heart Condition in Elderly

Aortic stenosis, a common heart valve disease in older adults, often goes undetected as symptoms mimic ageing. Learn about its silent progression, new treatments like TAVI, and why early diagnosis is crucial.

CSR Must Evolve to Tackle India's Nutrition Crisis

India's Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives have failed to become strategic drivers for nutrition security due to compliance-focused approaches, requiring a shift toward long-term vision and impact.

Pune Tops Maharashtra in Chikungunya, Dengue Cases in 2025

Pune district reported the highest chikungunya cases (22) and second-highest dengue infections (44) in Maharashtra last year, with state totals reaching 14,159 dengue and 3,439 chikungunya cases. Health officials cite extended monsoons, urban growth, and

Pune Hospital MRI Crisis: Patients Forced to Travel 4km

Patients at Aundh District Hospital face 3-4km travel for MRI scans as a PPP project remains incomplete due to payment disputes between the private agency and state government, highlighting systemic healthcare failures.

India Launches Indigenous Td Vaccine for Public Health

Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched the domestically manufactured tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine at CRI Kasauli, marking a significant step in India's self-sufficiency in vaccine production and public health protection.

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