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New Delhi/Nagpur, March 19: A two-day national workshop on “Operational Frameworks for One Health: National Vision and State Action” was held in Nagpur to strengthen coordination across sectors for improved disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness. The workshop was organised by the National Institute of One Health (NIOH), Nagpur, under the Department of Health Research, in […]

Kerala is expanding its Ayush healthcare ecosystem with central assistance of over ₹285 crore in the last four years, alongside the operationalisation of 700 Ayush wellness centres, strengthening its position as a key hub for traditional medicine and wellness services. Data presented in Parliament shows that funding under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) to Kerala

  Ayush healthcare services are witnessing steady expansion in rural and tribal areas of Odisha, supported by increased deployment of doctors, outreach programmes, and digital health initiatives, according to official data presented in Parliament. The state currently has 584 Ayurvedic Medical Officers, 525 Homoeopathic Medical Officers, and 2 Unani Medical Officers posted across government dispensaries,

Mar 18: Heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide, making cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management a global health priority. An echocardiogram, or cardiac ultrasound, is one of the most commonly used imaging tools employed by physicians to diagnose a variety of heart diseases and conditions.   Most standard echocardiograms provide two-dimensional visual images (2D) of

New Delhi, March 18, 2026:The Government of India has launched a nationwide free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting around 1.2 crore girls aged 14 years across all 36 states and union territories, as part of its efforts to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in the country. The campaign began on February 28, 2026,

New Delhi, March 17: The Government of India has approved the establishment of 203 Integrated Ayush Hospitals (IAHs) and 383 new Ayush dispensaries across various states and Union Territories under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) to strengthen traditional healthcare infrastructure in the country. Launched in 2014–15, the centrally sponsored scheme is being implemented through state

According to research from Semmelweis University, problematic smartphone use is not caused by personality alone, but by weak self-control and a strong fear of missing out on social events (FoMO). The study published in Acta Psychologica also highlights that excessive phone use not only causes psychological difficulties, but can also lead to long-term physical consequences:

Greater Noida, Mar 17: ShardaCare-Healthcity, a leading super-specialty hospital in Greater Noida, successfully performed a complex Total Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Replacement on 44-year-old Alice Wangui Muthoni from Nairobi, Kenya, restoring her ability to eat, speak and live without debilitating pain after nearly 17 years of severe jaw dysfunction.  Alice had been battling a severely distorted

Summer heat, humidity, and strong sunlight can affect how your skin behaves. Sweat, dust, and UV exposure may lead to oiliness, tanning, breakouts, and dullness. Building a simple summer vanity with the right skincare essentials and healthy habits can help keep your skin fresh, protected, and glowing even during the hottest days. 1.Sunscreen is your

Expert tips for recognizing symptoms and reducing blood clot risk during extended sitting GREENBELT, Md. — With spring travel ramping up, Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is reminding the public that anyone traveling more than four hours by air, car, bus or train can be at risk for potentially deadly blood clots, particularly people with additional risk