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Dr Surya Prakasa Rao of CARE Hospitals organised a free cardiac camp in Kothagudem, screening 500 patients. He stressed early diagnosis to prevent sudden cardiac deaths, marking 30 years of service in the region
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Pharma companies often exploit the dual Centre-State approval system at the cost of risking people’s lives
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Cancer care is inaccessible and expensive for the majority of Indians. The infrastructure for cancer treatment is limited to just about 100 towns and cities. While most of India's cancer patients stay in towns and rural areas, the bulk of healthcare resources are in larger cities
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Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) are being blamed for rising lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Experts warn they are high in fat, sugar and salt, and low in nutrition. Instant and fast foods also fall under this unhealthy category
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There’s a fine line between intentional mental health breaks and escapism as a coping mechanism
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A viral claim by a neurosurgeon suggesting that wireless earbuds can harm the brain has been dismissed by experts. Doctors and engineers clarify that Bluetooth earbuds operate on low radio frequencies and pose no proven risk to brain health
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A new study reveals that chronic inflammation may connect frailty, social deprivation, and heart disease risk in women, suggesting both medical and policy interventions are needed to reduce these interconnected health issues.
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Only 42% of Indian babies are breastfed early, and delays in complementary feeding persist, warns NIN. Former director Dr. R. Hemalatha urges supportive breastfeeding environments in workplaces and better training for frontline workers during World Breastfeeding Week.
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Mental health professionals and educators are raising alarms over teenagers turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT to share emotional struggles. Experts warn this growing dependency is feeding validation-seeking behaviour, isolating youth further, and hindering real-life social development.
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Pristine Eye Hospitals has launched an exclusive facility in Hyderabad to treat Dry Eye Disease and raise awareness on digital eye strain. Campaigns like ‘Link Break’ and ‘No More Screen Time’ aim to promote blinking breaks and early intervention
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A Nature study shows that Covid-19 and influenza can awaken dormant breast cancer cells in the lungs, triggering rapid metastasis. Researchers linked this to immune response-driven inflammation and advised cancer survivors to take precautions against respiratory infections.
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Air India Express has rolled out its regular 'Payday Sale' with up to 15% discounts on fares across its network. The offer runs until August 1 for travel until March 31, 2026, with added benefits on Xpress Lite bookings
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Strengthening the health infrastructure to address the needs of mentally ill people must get top priority from the central and State governments
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A global study shows that using stricter obesity criteria requiring an existing health issue could drastically reduce obesity rates. Experts warn this could delay diagnosis and give a false sense of health, risking missed opportunities for early intervention and care
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A new study published in The Lancet Public Health finds that walking just 7,000 steps per day offers substantial health benefits—including lower risks of mortality, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia—challenging the long-standing 10,000-step daily goal as unrealistic for many.
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Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs have reemerged on Oahu’s Waianae coast after seasonal waves exposed the 600-year-old carvings. Native experts view this as a message from ancestors, while the Army balances preserving the cultural site and allowing public acces
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Emerging research shows up to 20% of sudden cardiac deaths among young Indians are linked to genetic factors. Experts are urging the integration of genetic testing into public healthcare to detect high-risk individuals, especially in South Asian populations with inherited cardiac risks.
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Tulsi Therapeutics, a biotech startup from Hyderabad, has reversed chronic liver failure in animal trials using Tulsi-28X, a first-in-class stem cell–exosome therapy. The innovation showed 100% survival and fibrosis reversal, setting the stage for human clinical trials.
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A new study published in The Lancet Public Health shows walking 7,000 steps a day can significantly reduce the risk of death, dementia, depression, diabetes, and heart disease. The research, based on data from 1.6 lakh adults, suggests realistic fitness targets.
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Hypertension is widespread in Telangana, especially among men, posing major health risks such as heart disease and stroke. NFHS-2021 data shows 25% of men and 15% of women aged 15-49 have elevated blood pressure, demanding urgent health interventions
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Two officials of Bhadrachalam’s Tribal Welfare Gurukul Girls’ College were suspended after worms were found in khichdi served to students. The incident sparked a protest by 600 students. Authorities blamed old rice stock and promised corrective steps
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The landslide was triggered by heavy rains which lashed Katra town, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the shrine atop Trikuta hills
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Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer Inc., resigned after a viral jumbotron video showed him embracing chief people officer Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert. The incident sparked an internal investigation and reignited debate on privacy, leadership accountability, and internet surveillance
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Re-boiling water in a kettle does not pose health risks if the tap water meets safety standards. Claims about harmful chemical concentration are unfounded; boiling doesn’t significantly increase levels of substances like fluoride or lead, even after multiple boils