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August 4, 2025 2:21 PM

Preventable corneal blindness rising among teenagers, youth: Experts

Corneal blindness, once considered a condition largely confined to the elderly, is now emerging as a significant threat among teenagers and young adults across the country, health experts said on Monday. Corneal blindness, while serious, is a largel...

August 3, 2025 11:08 AM

India achieves record 18,900 organ transplants in 2024: Health Minister J.P. Nadda

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the organ donation and transplantation ecosystem in India, underlining that initiatives are being streamlined to ensure...

August 2, 2025 6:15 PM

India marks 15th Organ Donation Day with record 18,900 transplants in 2024, pushes for greater awareness

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday described organ donation as one of humanity's noblest acts, emphasizing its profound impact in a world of advancing medical science. Speaking at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day ceremony organiz...

August 2, 2025 5:32 PM

FSSAI and Ministry of Ayush release definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara Products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, has unveiled a comprehensive list of Ayurvedic food preparations classified under "Ayurveda Aahara" as part of the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurv...

August 1, 2025 5:25 PM

Toxic metals found in Himalayan clouds, pose health risk: study

A new scientific study has found that clouds drifting over the Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats are carrying toxic heavy metals, posing potential carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks, especially to children. The study, conducted by the ...

August 1, 2025 4:28 PM

PM National Dialysis Programme expanded to 751 districts across India

The Government of India has significantly expanded the reach of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), with the initiative now operational across all 36 States and Union Territories, covering 751 districts. As of June 30, a total of ...

July 30, 2025 10:02 AM

Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme sees over 1 lakh claims settled, network of hospitals grows

More than 1.06 lakh claims have been settled under the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme, according to Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav. The update was shared in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. The Central Govern...

July 26, 2025 10:44 AM

India advances Siddha’s global reach with WHO standards, cementing role as Ayush knowledge hub

India has taken a significant step toward globalizing its traditional medical systems, with the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush and the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), concluding a two-day W...

July 25, 2025 10:36 AM

Yoga may cut risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%, new report finds

Regular practice of yoga may reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by as much as 40% among individuals at high risk, according to a new report titled ‘Yoga and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes’. The findings were presented on Thursday to the...

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