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Ayurveda Experts Urge Personalised Care Over Social Media Trends
Ayurveda practitioners warn against following generic wellness advice found on social media platforms.
Bluetoothing practice increases HIV risk as needle sharing becomes deadly
The practice of 'bluetoothing,' where individuals share blood through shared needles to distribute intravenous drugs, is contributing to the rise of HIV infections in Fiji and other regions.
Karnataka mandates health warning labels on salt packets
The Karnataka government is mandating health warning labels on salt packaging due to high consumption rates linked to chronic health risks.
President’s call puts spotlight on celebrity endorsements of harmful products
Public health experts and the President advocate for stricter regulations on celebrity endorsements of potentially harmful products like pan masala.
Class 5 student bitten by snake on school premises in Kerala
A ten-year-old student was bitten by a snake on his school grounds in Kozhikode.
Doctors save 63-year-old woman mistaken for dead during funeral preparations
A 63-year-old woman in Haveri district, India, was saved after family members mistook her for dead and prepared for her funeral.
Scientists identify new tiger cat species in Bolivian forests
Scientists have identified a new tiger cat species in Bolivia, named Leopardus tilcayo, following DNA research on a rescued cat nicknamed Tigrino.
Webb telescope finds changes in rings around 250-km-wide asteroid Chariklo
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed rapid changes in the ring system of the minor planet Chariklo.
131 hazardous glacial lakes identified above Alaknanda basin near Badrinath
A study reveals 131 glacial lakes in the Alaknanda basin, including some near Badrinath, are growing due to rapid glacier melting.
Texas artificial reef supports 24.4 tonnes of fish
Researchers discovered 24.4 tonnes of fish biomass at an artificial reef off the coast of Texas.
Concrete Oyster Reefs Boosted Biomass 45-fold Within 2 Years
Artificial oyster reefs installed off Prince Edward Island successfully increased marine biomass and species diversity within two years.
A kidney wait since 2024 ends with an Army airlift
A teenager receives a rare double kidney transplant after organs are airlifted from Chandimandir to Delhi.
FDA cancels 16 pharmacy licences, suspends 8, including Pfizer depot
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration has cancelled or suspended the licences of 24 pharmaceutical firms following an investigation into a spurious drug racket.
Sushant's sister Shweta Singh Kirti shares her near-death experience
Shweta Singh Kirti describes a personal near-death experience in a recent podcast while reflecting on her late brother Sushant Singh Rajput.
Patient safety top priority, working with authorities on counterfeit medicine probe
Pfizer India is cooperating with Karnataka authorities following a crackdown on counterfeit medicines.
600 Million Beneficiaries Covered Since 2018: PM Modi on Ayushman Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the eighth anniversary of the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme, highlighting that it has covered over 600 million beneficiaries since 2018.
Super El Niño may cause 451,000 additional global deaths
A University of Chicago Climate Impact Lab study projects that the current Super El Niño could cause 451,000 additional global heat-related deaths, including 15,800 in India.
Karnataka plans mandatory health warning labels for salt packets
The Karnataka government is considering mandatory health warning labels on salt packets to discourage excessive consumption.
Sleeping with light may increase heart size and failure risk
Scientific research published in the European Heart Journal suggests that sleeping with light exposure may lead to heart structural changes and increased risk of heart failure.
Tasmania treated invasive grass; fish species more than doubled in 3 years
Efforts to remove invasive rice grass in Tasmania have led to the recovery of native saltmarsh vegetation and a significant increase in local fish populations.
Toxic Effects Of Drugs Cited In Scream 4 Actor Hayden Panettiere's Death
Actor Hayden Panettiere died in August, five days before her thirty-seventh birthday.
Woman Dials Boyfriend, Kills Self. Video Call Continues For 23 Minutes
A woman died by suicide after video calling her partner to inform him of her intentions.
FDA Cracks Down On Mumbai and Pune Establishments
Food and Drug Administration officials conducted inspections at food manufacturing units in Mumbai and Pune, uncovering fraudulent practices and poor sanitation.
Student learns to walk and talk again after paracetamol overdose
A college student suffered organ failure after accidentally overdosing on paracetamol by taking two different medicines containing the ingredient.
Phillip Island removed foxes; little penguin colony grew significantly
A long-term conservation program on Phillip Island led to the removal of foxes and the recovery of the little penguin population from 12,000 to 40,000.
220 drug samples fail quality tests in August 2026
A total of 220 drug samples failed quality tests in August 2026, with one case of counterfeit medication identified in Delhi.
Ayurveda Day celebrated in 150 countries amid rising global demand
Ayurveda Day is being celebrated in 150 countries amid rising global demand for Ayurvedic and herbal products.
Supreme Court slams high cancer drug prices as robbery
The Supreme Court of India expressed strong disapproval regarding the high retail prices of cancer medications compared to their actual purchase costs.
Right treatment enables injured athletes to return to peak performance
An orthopaedic specialist stated that injured athletes can recover their performance levels with proper medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Research Must Rest on Curiosity and Evidence Says Anantanarayanan Raman
Scientist Anantanarayanan Raman discussed the principles of scientific inquiry during a lecture at SRM University-AP.