India's Childhood Obesity Crisis: Rates Hit 9%
Childhood obesity in India surges from 3-4% to 8-9%, driven by lifestyle changes and mental health factors. Dr. Atul Peters reveals how families can reverse this alarming trend through simple changes.
Category : Public Health
Cars24 CEO Demands Car Restrictions in Delhi Crisis
Cars24 CEO Vikram Chopra makes emotional plea for car restrictions amid Delhi's severe air pollution. AQI reaches 335, GRAP III revoked. Read his powerful statement.
Sion Hospital outsources rotis in ₹20 lakh contract
Mumbai's Sion Hospital will outsource roti preparation under a ₹20 lakh contract due to kitchen workforce constraints. The four-month deal covers 6 lakh rotis for 1,300 patients daily.
Chennai Respiratory Infections Spike, Cough Lasts Weeks
Chennai hospitals report increasing respiratory infections with persistent cough lasting over 3 weeks. Doctors warn against antibiotics, recommend honey and home remedies instead. Learn prevention tips.
Rabies Deaths Unreported in Rajasthan Despite Regular Cases
SMS Hospital treats 2-3 confirmed rabies cases monthly while government reports zero deaths. Official statistics miss fatalities due to lack of post-mortem testing. Learn the truth about rabies in Rajasthan.
Jaundice Outbreak in Ajmer: 90% Children Infected
Health crisis in Ajmer's Dholabhata as 9 of 10 children test positive for hepatitis. Youth Congress protests contaminated water supply. PHED admits pipeline contamination issues. #PublicHealth
CJI Surya Kant: Delhi pollution makes walks difficult
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlights Delhi's severe air pollution crisis, affecting daily life and court proceedings. Learn about the health impacts and urgent need for action.
Unlicensed Slaughterhouses Spread Panic in Panchkula
Unregulated meat shops are proliferating across Panchkula, flouting hygiene norms and dumping waste in forests. Residents fear a major health hazard. Authorities are accused of inaction.
Panchkula: 31 Dog Bite Victims Denied Compensation
Two years after Punjab & Haryana HC ordered financial aid for dog bite victims, Panchkula administration has paid zero compensation despite 31 applications. Learn the shocking details.
PGI's Nov 29 event tackles youth heart disease surge
PGI Chandigarh launches a major heart health initiative with a public talk on Nov 29. Learn prevention strategies, free health checks, and yoga. Join the fight against CVD!
Delhi AQI 371: Very Poor Air Quality Continues
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category with AQI at 371. PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels dangerously high. No rainfall expected for next 7 days. Learn how to protect yourself.
HIV in Jharkhand kids sparks national blood safety crisis
Six thalassaemia children contract HIV through contaminated blood in Jharkhand hospitals, exposing critical gaps in India's blood screening infrastructure and transfusion safety protocols.
Parents Must Give Time to Kids, Urges CINI CEO
At a Kolkata event marking CINI's 50th & ARC's 25th year, experts stressed active parental engagement for adolescent development. Learn why family time is crucial.
Delhi-NCR AQI: Air Still Toxic Despite Minor Improvement
Delhi-NCR air quality shows slight improvement but remains in severe category with PM levels far exceeding WHO limits. Health advisory and latest pollution data.
Delhi CM Opens 70 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 70 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, announces plan for 1000+ centers to transform Delhi into medical hub. Read about the healthcare expansion.
Delhi worst in PM2.5 pollution, 60% districts breach norms
A new study reveals Delhi is India's most polluted state with PM2.5 levels 20 times WHO limits. 60% of Indian districts breach national air standards, demanding urgent clean air action.
62.5% of Punjab Groundwater Has Unsafe Uranium Levels
Shocking PGI study reveals 62.5% of Punjab's groundwater contains uranium above safe limits. Learn about health risks and urgent government action needed.
Karnataka Stray Dog Bite Compensation Raises Concerns
Karnataka's new compensation policy offers ₹5 lakh for deaths from stray dog bites, but animal welfare groups worry about potential misuse of ₹5,000 payout scheme. Learn more about the controversy.
Palghar Chlorine Leak: 1 Dead, 19 Injured in Vasai
Tragic chlorine gas leak at Vasai water tank claims one life, leaves 19 injured. Firefighters' quick response prevents larger disaster. Latest updates on the Palghar incident.
Nagaland launches 16-day activism against gender violence
Nagaland State Commission for Women launches 16-day campaign against digital gender-based violence in Dimapur. Join the movement to create safer spaces for women and girls.
Zero Rabies Deaths in Rajasthan Despite 670K Vaccinations
Rajasthan reports no rabies deaths for 2 years despite 670,000 post-bite vaccinations. Experts question data as state conducts zero confirmatory brain tests. Read the full investigation.
Odisha Medical Colleges to Issue UDID Cards, Clear Backlog
Odisha government authorizes 14 medical colleges to issue disability cards, addressing significant application backlog. New system promises faster processing for persons with disabilities.
Ayushman Sampark Expands to 700+ Hospitals in UP
UP's Ayushman Sampark service expands to 700+ hospitals, enabling 24x7 OPD bookings. 48% users were women, 42% above 50 years. Digital healthcare revolution reaches vulnerable groups.
Doctors Debunk Covid Vaccine Misinformation in Lucknow
Leading medical experts in Lucknow confirm Covid vaccines are safe, dispelling myths linking them to heart issues and infertility. Learn the facts about vaccine safety and real health threats.
CDC alters autism-vaccine stance after RFK Jr. pressure
CDC quietly changes autism-vaccine language after RFK Jr. pressure. Health experts condemn move as misinformation. Learn how this affects public health in India.
Chlorine Gas Leak in Vasai West, 50+ Hospitalized
Major chlorine gas leak at Vasai West water treatment plant causes mass panic. Over 50 hospitalized with breathing issues. Emergency response underway. Stay informed.
1 in 4 Indian Adults Obese, Rates Soar 5-Fold
A new report reveals a sharp 5-fold increase in obesity in India over 30 years, affecting 1 in 4 adults. Learn about the health risks and what it means for the nation.
Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in Chickpeas
Shocking revelation about chemical-coated chana in Indian markets. Learn how to identify adulterated chickpeas and protect your family from cancer risks with simple home tests.
1 in 4 Indians Obese: ₹29 Billion Economic Impact
New Lancet study reveals 25% of Indians face obesity, costing economy ₹29,000 crore annually. Urgent public health action needed to address this growing crisis.
Uranium in Breast Milk: Experts Question Study Validity
Recent study detecting uranium in breast milk samples from Bihar faces scrutiny from experts who question methodology and emphasize breastfeeding safety remains unaffected.
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