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HEALTHJul 19India bad cholesterol crisis : ICMR study says nearly 9 in 10 adults have abnormal levelsA study by ICMR indicates that nearly 9 out of 10 adults in India have abnormal cholesterol levels. This highlights a significant public health concern in the country.indianexpress.com · India
HEALTHJul 18Indian activist on 20 - day hunger strike forcibly taken to hospital after examination scandal affects millionsAn Indian activist on a 20-day hunger strike was forcibly hospitalized following a widespread examination scandal that impacted millions. This situation highlights the severe health consequences of protest and public response to institutional issues.abc.net.au · Australia
HEALTHJul 18Microplastics in your blood ? New study links plastic exposure to heart attacks | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News ManagementA new study suggests a link between exposure to microplastics and an increased risk of heart attacks. This research highlights potential health concerns related to plastic pollution in the human body.indiablooms.com · India
HEALTHJul 16Why America's hospitals keep looking to India for nursesThousands of Indian nurses aspire to work in the US, navigating yearslong visa backlogs to fill a growing healthcare workforce shortage.DW News [en]
HEALTHJul 14‘Donate a Memory’: Bengaluru-based Nightingales Medical Trust seeks vintage household items for India’s first integrated dementia care villageThe Trust said familiar objects from earlier decades can serve as powerful memory cues for people with dementia, helping stimulate recognition, encourage conversations, reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being.The Hindu
HEALTHJul 14Draft national health research policy proposes overhaul of India’s research ecosystemPrepared by the Department of Health Research, the draft marks the first attempt at a unified national framework spanning biomedical science, clinical medicine, public health, epidemiology, digital health, health systems, behavioural sciences and emerging technologies.The Hindu
HEALTHJul 13India setting new benchmarks in medical research: Defence Minister Rajnath SinghIndia's health system has emerged as more self-reliant, accessible, affordable, modern and people-centric as compared to earlier times says Defence Minister Rajnath SinghThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 11What cooking ? Hidden chemicals in everyday Indian spices and vegetables - LIFESTYLE - GENERALAn article discusses hidden chemicals found in everyday Indian spices and vegetables, categorized under lifestyle and general topics. This raises concerns about food safety and health implications.keralakaumudi.com
HEALTHJul 11 Exciting : MEA on the collaboration of India and Maori traditional medicineThe Ministry of External Affairs commented on a collaboration between India and Maori traditional medicine. This indicates a diplomatic and cultural exchange focused on healthcare practices.indiagazette.com · India
HEALTHJul 11Nine in ten: Why Jammu and Kashmir’s private hospitals have India’s highest C-Section rateIn India, medical experts attribute the increase in C-sections to a combination of more institutional deliveries, improved detection of high-risk pregnancies, increasing maternal age and medical complications, greater use of assisted reproductive technologies, previous C-sections, and the rapid growth of private-sector obstetric careThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 10Mauritius Makes Mental Health a National Priority , Adopting Programme Founded by India - Born Dr . Ishan ShivanandMauritius has elevated mental health to a national priority, implementing a program initiated by Dr. Ishan Shivanand. This decision marks a significant step in the country's public health policy.theuknews.com · United Kingdom
HEALTHJul 10Mauritius Makes Mental Health a National Priority , Adopting Programme Founded by India - Born Dr . Ishan ShivanandMauritius has declared mental health a national priority and is adopting a program initiated by Dr. Ishan Shivanand. This signifies a significant policy shift aimed at improving public well-being.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
HEALTHJul 10Mauritius Makes Mental Health a National Priority , Adopting Programme Founded by India - Born Dr . Ishan ShivanandMauritius has designated mental health as a national priority and adopted a program initiated by Dr. Ishan Shivanand. This action signifies a significant government effort to address public mental health.africaleader.com · South Africa
HEALTHJul 10Diabetes Care Breakthrough as India Gets World First Once - Weekly InsulinA significant medical innovation in diabetes care has emerged with India's introduction of the world's first once-weekly insulin. This marks a breakthrough in treating diabetes globally.rozanaspokesman.com · India
HEALTHJul 9Indiana librarians to get mental health training – Inside INdiana BusinessLibrarians in Indiana are scheduled to receive mental health training. This initiative aims to equip librarians with skills to support community mental well-being.insideindianabusiness.com · United States
HEALTHJul 5The missing link in India’s maternal health storyDespite improvements in institutional deliveries, women’s empowerment and maternity programmes, exclusive breastfeeding rates in India have declined. NFHS-6 data point to persistent gaps in postnatal support, workplace protection and maternity benefits. Bindu Shajan Perappadan looks at medical, social and economic factors contributing to the declineThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 4Health groups demand overhaul of India’s essential medicines listThe Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatments said NLEM was last notified in 2022 and contains 384 medicines, while the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines has since been revised in 2023 and again in 2025, and by the Working Group’s count now runs to 523 medicinesThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 2NIMHANS opens India’s first public sleep database for stroke patientsThe database, which has been made publicly available, is expected to support research on sleep disorders in stroke survivors and help improve post-stroke careThe Hindu
HEALTHJun 30Long before climate change , heat was a matter of medical anxiety for female health in colonial IndiaThis article explores the historical perspective on heat as a cause of medical anxiety concerning female health in colonial India, predating current climate change discussions. It provides a historical and health-focused analysis.banglanews24.today · Bangladesh
HEALTHJun 30Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuseindia must prioritise reduction of harm from drug abuseThe Hindu
HEALTHJun 29India broadens its fight against anaemiaIndia is expanding its efforts in the fight against anaemia across the country. This indicates a significant public health initiative targeting a widespread health issue.thehindu.com · India
HEALTHJun 29India broadens its fight against anaemiaThe emphasis is no longer merely on treating anaemia when it is detected, but on preventing it across every stage of life — even before pregnancy — through a comprehensive lifecycle approachThe Hindu
HEALTHJun 26Tobacco Use in India Has Halved This Century“At the turn of the millennium, one-in-five adults in India smoked tobacco, and almost half of all adults were using any form of tobacco, including products that are chewed or sniffed. But over the past two decades, rates of both have roughly halved.” From Our World in Data. The post Tobacco Use in India Has Halved This Century appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHJun 25Civil Aviation Ministry, DIAL launch Air Suvidha 2.0 portal for Ebola health screening at points of entry in IndiaThe launch follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Ebola/Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) last monthThe Hindu