Mumbai’s iconic CSMT heritage building illuminated in red to spotlight period equity and menstrual dignity. Mumbai: Marking Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, Ujaas — an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust founded by Advaitesha Birla — partnered with Central Railway Mumbai to illuminate Mumbai’s iconic Chhatrapati
World No Tobacco Day 2026 mainly emphasizes on the growing health threat posed by consumption of tobacco in India, where around 28% of adults use tobacco in some form, ultimately resulting in approx. 1.5 million deaths on annual basis. Tobacco is considered as the leading
CBI has arrested two more individuals in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case, further expanding its investigation into one of the country's most high profile examination fraud scandals. Among those arrested is Manoj Shirure, a doctor based in Latur, Maharashtra. According to a statement issued
Google has unveiled a revamped Google Health app alongside new AI driven health coaching features and Fitbit Air, marking a significant expansion of the company's digital health and wellness ecosystem. The updated Google Health app is designed to serve as a centralized platform where users can
The Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT), a WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Innovation based at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Visakhapatnam, is a healthcare technology institute focused on health technology assessment, clinical research, regulatory science, and healthcare innovation, has received official approval from the Government of India to
Dr. Bhavya Reddy, Consultant Ophthalmology, Aster Whitefield Hospital Why Chlorine Is Used and What It Does to the Eyes Swimming pools use chlorine as a disinfectant to treat their water and eliminate dangerous microorganisms. The substance functions as a vital component of hygienic practices because it can eliminate bacteria and
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital With rising temperatures across cities like Bengaluru, many people are spending long hours working in hot environments whether outdoors or in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Excessive heat is not just uncomfortable; it can affect both
WHO has identified a number of experimental Ebola treatments and vaccine candidates for evaluation in clinical trials as global health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing outbreak in Africa. According to the WHO, the selected drugs and vaccine candidates will undergo clinical testing to generate
In a landmark judgment with far reaching implications for public health and emergency medicine, the Supreme Court of India has recognised access to timely trauma and emergency medical care as an integral part of the constitutional right to life under Article 21. A bench comprising Justices
Dr. Aravind S. N. Lead Consultant - Internal Medicine, Aster RV Hospital Dog bites should always be taken seriously because they can lead to infections, tetanus, nerve injury, and rabies, which is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. The actions taken in the first few minutes and hours
