Intermittent fasting has emerged as one of the most popular dietary trends worldwide, praised for its potential to support weight loss, improve metabolic health, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. But as its popularity continues to grow, health experts say the science behind intermittent
WHO has urged governments worldwide to strengthen measures aimed at protecting children and adolescents from tobacco and nicotine addiction, warning that the industry continues to target younger populations through appealing products, marketing strategies, and digital platforms. The global health agency highlighted growing concerns over the rising
India has recorded notable improvements in child health indicators, with full vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months increasing from 83.8% in 2019-21 to 87.1% in 2023-24, according to the latest findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6). The survey also reported encouraging progress in
A new study has highlighted the growing public health risks posed by extreme heat in India, estimating that a single day of severe heat exposure could result in nearly 3,400 excess deaths nationwide. The findings, published by researchers from the India Energy and Climate Center, were
Telangana Eagle Force SP P. Seetharam Nicotine promotions increasingly targeting youth Collective responsibility needed to curb tobacco use Pledge administered against tobacco consumption Awareness programme held at Kamineni Hospitals on World No Tobacco Day Telangana Eagle Force SP P. Seetharam has cautioned young people against falling prey to the growing
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
Speaking at a seminar ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026, Swati Maliwal identified five reasons why society must worry about the rising threat of vapes and related nicotine products Experts identified the continuing supply of these products despite a ban in India as
A recent study linked to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has highlighted a growing but largely unnoticed mental health crisis among rural adolescents in India, revealing that nearly one in six teenagers in rural areas is experiencing severe psychological stress. The study documented several
Amid intensifying heatwave conditions across several parts of India, doctors from AIIMS have warned citizens against relying solely on water intake during extreme heat exposure, emphasizing the urgent need to replenish electrolytes to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Medical experts at AIIMS stated that excessive
The Ministry of Ayush has issued a public health advisory on heatwave and extreme heat conditions, urging citizens to adopt preventive healthcare measures and traditional wellness practices to protect themselves from heat related illnesses as temperatures continue to rise across several parts of India. The advisory
