The story so far: In 2016, under its National Framework for Malaria Elimination in India (2016-2030), India set an ambitious target to eliminate malaria (zero indigenous cases) by 2030, with an interim milestone of interrupting indigenous transmission across the entire country, including all high-transmission States and Union Territories (UT), by 2027. By the end of...
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Should you take Vitamin B12 supplements on an empty stomach?
Vitamin B12 supplements are widely used for fatigue, nerve health, and deficiency-related concerns. However, with our fast-paced lifestyles and breakfast-skipping sprees, many people often pop supplements on an empty stomach. But is it safe? According to Dr Aravinda S N, Lead Consultant – Internal Medicine, Aster RV Hospital, vitamin B12 is one of the more...
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Soha Ali Khan shares her morning green juice for hormone and gut health: ‘This is not a detox…’
The new year brings in new beginnings, and if you are on the hunt for a healthy addition to your wellness routine, Soha Ali Khan has you covered. The actor has a New Year’s gift for us all—a morning drink to support gut health and immunity. Taking to Instagram, she shared functional nutritionist Nidhi Behl’s...
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‘I felt quite hopeless at times’: Abhay Deol reveals how stem cell therapy helped him after years of battling sciatica
Abhay Deol rarely speaks about his health or personal issues on a public platform, but the Dev D actor broke the norm by sharing a major health update. Taking to social media, he revealed that after years of battling knee pain and sciatica, he finally found relief due to South Korean medical intervention. “For a long...
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Mobile apps to expand breast cancer outreach and care launched in Kolkata
Kolkata: In a significant step towards improving breast cancer awareness, early detection and treatment adherence, the Institute of Breast Disease (IBD), Kolkata, has introduced two mobile applications aimed at reaching larger and diverse groups of women and patients. The apps were inaugurated by Dr Swapan Saren, Director of Health Services, West Bengal, in the presence...
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The Ultimate Powerhouse: This green vegetable packs 18g of protein per cup
Protein is one of the three macronutrients essential to one’s diet, and for vegetarians, legumes, pulses and vegetables become the primary source. Protein is crucial for building, repairing, and growing muscles, bones and tissues, along with cell repair and a healthy immune system. While the recommended protein intake varies based on factors such as age,...
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Women, 50 isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of better health; doctor explains how
As women cross the age of 50, their bodies undergo significant changes — hormonal shifts, a slower metabolism, and an increased risk of chronic conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. But ageing doesn’t have to mean slowing down. With the proper habits, this can be a phase of strength, clarity, and renewed...
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Gastroenterologist explains how this simple activity helps avoid acid reflux, bloating: ‘Don’t want you to lie down’
Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab recently shared that most of us underestimate the power of walking, especially after meals, to avoid digestive disorders. “I don’t want you to lie down or start scrolling on your phone. What I want you to do instead is to take a 10-minute walk. This is the most powerful thing you...
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Qure ai secures $8 million grant from Gates Foundation
New Delhi: Health-tech startup Qure ai has secured $8 million (over Rs. 72 crore) in grant from the Gates Foundation to develop AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound algorithms as a ‘tool’ for the early detection of tuberculosis (TB) and pneumonia. Through the grant the company will develop an AI-powered point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) tool for TB and pneumonia....
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Malaria: is Asia-Pacific on target towards elimination by 2030?
The World Malaria Report 2025, launched in December, provided a bag of mixed news, five years ahead of the 2030 global malaria elimination deadline. While the reduction in estimated cases in southeast Asia provided definite hope, of serious concern were rising cases of resistance to artemisinin-based frontline treatment for malaria, and falling funding for malaria programmes. Notably, it is the Asia Pacific region that posted much of the good news. The significant reduction was driven by 10 of...
