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Air Pollution Fuels Infections

The transition from winter to summer, especially during hazy days or winter rains, creates high-risk windows when airborne diseases are more likely to spread Airborne pathogens—bacteria that can trigger infections in the
September 3, 2025

Train ASHAs, Save Babies

Speaking to IANS, Dr. Rahul UR, State Nodal Officer – Child Health and Rare Diseases, National Health Mission, Kerala, explained that understanding the disease’s natural course is essential Training India’s network of
September 2, 2025

WHO Warns of Escalating Cholera Threat

Recent figures highlight the growing threat. In 2023, WHO recorded 535,321 cases and 4,007 deaths across 45 countries. However, the true toll is likely higher, with weak surveillance systems and fears of trade
September 2, 2025

Heart Patients Need Key Vaccines

Data shows that while vaccines significantly reduce illness severity, complications, and mortality, many heart patients remain unprotected Adults living with cardiovascular disease should be prioritised for vaccination against a range of communicable
August 27, 2025

South Asians Face Diabetes

These delays lead to more frequent and severe complications. Cardiovascular disease, nephropathy, and other diabetes-linked conditions are disproportionately high among South Asian Abdominal obesity combined with sedentary lifestyles is fuelling an earlier
August 25, 2025

Sweet Traditions Mark Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami, the joyous festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is one of the most cherished celebrations across India and beyond. Falling in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September) on the Ashtami tithi
August 20, 2025

Personalising Parkinson’s Drug Response

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide, and its incidence is rapidly rising In a significant breakthrough, researchers from Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada have uncovered why levodopa—the
July 3, 2025
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