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Health, wellness, and medicine
Salman Khan, at 60, continues his strength training routine. How Bollywood star maintains his physique for decades
Salman Khan has maintained a disciplined fitness routine focused on strength training and volume over many years. His longtime trainer Rakkesh R. Uddiyar emphasizes the importance of consistency and dedication in achieving fitness goals. Salman trains six day…
Tripura expands breast cancer screening, treatment services; launches month-long awareness drive
Tripura expands breast cancer screening and treatment, launches month-long awareness drive with village outreach, aiming earlier detection and better referrals for women 30+.
Tura hospital first dist govt facility in Meghalaya to perform ‘limb-salvage’ surgery
Tura Civil Hospital becomes Meghalaya’s first government district facility to perform limb-salvage surgery, removing a distal femur tumour and reconstructing the knee.
Gauhati HC quashes Mizoram recruitment ad
Gauhati High Court quashes Mizoram health worker recruitment ad, directs NHM contractual staff regularisation exercise under 2024 scheme before fresh notice.
Ranchi drug peddler arrested with 120 cough syrup bottles, 2,295 tablets
Khunti police arrested Ranchi drug peddler Abdul Qudus Kasif with 120 cough syrup bottles and 2,295 tablets; probe on supply chain and buyers.
3 Mizo docs save fellow passenger after O2 levels dip on Delhi-Aizawl flight
Three Mizo doctors saved a dialysis patient after SpO2 dropped to 40% on a Delhi-Aizawl IndiGo flight; steroids stabilized him before ICU care in Aizawl.
The orthopaedic care you may or may not choose
When we compare private pay orthopaedics to publicly available or managed care orthopaedics, there's a huge difference.
T’puram MCH lab tests continue without disruption: Superintendent
Thiruvananthapuram MCH says lab tests continue daily with kits from KMSCL; hepatitis ELISA, fever panels and biochemistry tests ongoing, no disruption.
Experts explore global collaborations to strengthen state’s cancer care
Kerala aims to strengthen cancer care via global collaborations after World Cancer Congress 2026, focusing on research, training, affordable medicines and access.
FSSAI orders Everest Food to recall select batches of cumin powder
FSSAI orders Everest Food recall of cumin powder batch after unsafe pesticide residues; stresses corrective actions and license suspension of another unit.
Police delay hampers PM-Rahat rollout in Odisha, DGP asked to act
Odisha PM-Rahat rollout hit as police delay e-DAR approvals; govt asks DGP to ensure 24-hour verification so accident victims get Rs 1.5 lakh cashless care.
State intensifies malaria surveillance after 37,899 cases, 9 deaths
Odisha intensifies malaria surveillance after 37,899 cases and 9 deaths till August, scaling up testing, treatment, vector control and awareness in endemic areas.
Over 6,000 take part in FIT Gurgaon Marathon
Over 6,000 join inaugural FIT Gurgaon Marathon; Milind Soman flags off. Mohan wins men’s half, Sanjana Singh tops women’s; Fortis launches FIT Gurugram.
100 cancer patients got drugs meant for others
Investigators uncovered a shocking scandal where nearly 100 cancer patients received misappropriated medications. These drugs, diverted from authorized sources, were repackaged and sold to innocent patients. The gang, arrested in August, was involved in a dec…
District Hospital launches 16-bed SICU for high-risk surgeries
Mysuru District Hospital opens 16-bed surgical ICU for high-risk surgeries, with separate wards for men and women; 12-bed HDU planned.
Road accident victims to get cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh
Patna: Road accident victims can get cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh at Ayushman Bharat hospitals under PM-RAHAT within 24 hours of accident.
FSSAI orders Everest to recall cumin powder after sample found ‘unsafe’
FSSAI has ordered Everest Food Products to immediately recall a batch of pre-packed cumin powder after testing found pesticide residues above prescribed limits. A referral laboratory confirmed the sample was unsafe. The regulator also suspended Creative Baker…
Families allege negligence as 2 women die at Jamui hospital
Two women died in Jamui Sadar Hospital’s maternity ward within hours; families allege delayed treatment and absent doctor as authorities order inquiry.
A window into brain care
A morning walk in the fresh air; a carefully chosen meal; a health check-up faithfully scheduled; a resolution to get enough sleep – we give considerable thought to keeping ourselves well. Yet how often does that attention travel above the neck? Dr. David Per…
Canadian aunt’s hockey fundraiser grows from C$10,000 to over C$1 million
A hockey tournament born from a family cancer diagnosis has grown into a decade-long fundraising effort, turning a group of friends, a few teams and a
FSSAI suspends Creative Bakers licence over severe hygiene lapses
The regulator said the bakery's operations must stop with immediate effect; a batch of Everest's pre-packed cumin powder was found to have pesticide residues above permitted limits
'Endometriosis takes a toll on women's work lives, but harm is preventable'
One in seven women worldwide suffers from endometriosis, a painful condition more common than diabetes that robs years from women's working lives, though much of the damage is avoidable, a medical expert said. Prolonged disease can lead to infertility, as it …
Helping smokers quit needs clinical support, policy support: Experts
Telling smokers to quit is not enough and greater emphasis needs to be placed on clinical support for tobacco dependence, while public health policies should evolve with emerging scientific evidence, experts said. The experts spoke at the 9th Summit on Tobacc…
Kabaddi team captain Sunil Kumar had only 50-50 chance after hand fracture, then a Mumbai doctor performed an unconventional treatment helping him recover in time and win gold medal
India's kabaddi captain Sunil Kumar nearly missed the Asian Games after shattering the bone in his palm just two months before squad selection. A Mumbai doctor skipped the usual plate and screw surgery for a faster, minimally invasive technique, and Kumar wen…
Govt proposes safety limits for medicinal plant used for treating epilepsy
The draft rules set limits for heavy metals, aflatoxins and pesticide residues in Mundulea sericea as India’s traditional-medicine exports expand.
What is inside your supplement? Maharashtra FDA plans wider scrutiny
Tukaram Mundhe plans to examine supplement contents, labelling, consumption and sales as concerns grow over misleading health claims and products that may not match their labels
Eradicating H. pylori can prevent gastric cancer, says Nobel laureate Barry Marshall
Dr. Barry Marshall underscored the crucial need for timely eradication of H. pylori infections as a measure to thwart gastric cancer development. He pointed out the importance of robust screening methods and validating treatment outcomes to minimize cancer ri…
In 1971, engineer Godfrey Hounsfield’s new scanner revealed a brain cyst in the first clinical CT scan; 8 years later, he shared the Nobel Prize for developing computer-assisted tomography
In 1971, engineer Godfrey Hounsfield’s new scanner revealed a brain cyst in the first clinical CT scan; 8 years later, he shared the Nobel Prize for developing computer-assisted tomography
Kashi Labh Bhawan: Last stop before final journey for moksha
Situated in Varanasi, Kashi Labh Mukti Bhawan is a poignant refuge for those facing their final chapter. It welcomes families to share cherished moments with their ailing relatives, enabling support during this sensitive phase. Conducting sacred rituals inten…
Tumours stalk Mumbai family, DNA mutation to blame
Kamal's family has been affected by Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, leading to multiple tumors. Recently, urban enthusiasts have turned to 'bugging' as a new nature-focused activity. Various workshops are raising awareness about the importance of insects and thei…