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January 15, 2026 5:07 PM

Health experts, advocates call for systemic reforms to protect transfusion-dependent patients

A group of health experts and patient advocates on Wednesday stressed the need for urgent systemic reforms to protect patients dependent on blood transfusions. In a new position paper launched by the Thalassemia Patients Advocacy Group (TPAG), the e...

January 14, 2026 2:40 PM

Increase taxes on fruit juices, sugary drinks, alcohol to reduce diabetes and cancers: WHO

Increasing taxes on fruit juices, sugary drinks and alcohol is essential to curb the rising burden of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially among children and young adults, the World Heal...

January 14, 2026 12:02 PM

Extra five minutes of sleep, two minutes of brisk walking can add one year to life: Study

Just five extra minutes of sleep and two minutes of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking or climbing stairs, can add a year to a person’s life, according to a study released on Wednesday. Adding half a serving of vegetables to the daily diet c...

January 13, 2026 10:52 PM

Scientists identify stem cell ‘neighbourhood’ as key to healthy ageing

Scientists have uncovered new insights into the biology of ageing, showing that the decline of tissues may begin not within stem cells themselves, but in the surrounding support cells that sustain them. The findings open promising new avenues for res...

January 13, 2026 5:54 PM

Amit Shah lays foundation stone of India’s second BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility in Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility at the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre in Gandhinagar, marking a major milestone in India’s health security and bio-safety...

January 13, 2026 5:15 PM

Government committed to provide quality healthcare to every citizen, especially in remote & island territories: Rajnath Singh

The government is committed to providing quality healthcare to every citizen, particularly those living in remote and island territories, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday, while virtually addressing a Joint Services Multi-Speciality Meg...

January 13, 2026 1:24 PM

AIIMS Bhopal performs complex cardiac surgery, gives new lease of life to 30-year-old patient

In another significant achievement, the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has successfully performed a complex cardiac surgery, giving a new lease of life to a patie...

January 12, 2026 3:41 PM

AIIMS Raipur crosses 100 robotic surgeries in four months

AIIMS Raipur has completed 100 robotic-assisted surgeries within four months of launching its robotic programme, marking an important milestone for advanced surgical care in Central India, the institute said on Monday. The centre has performed a wid...

January 11, 2026 5:15 PM

Fit India’s ‘Sundays on Cycle’ returns in Delhi; Mandaviya says healthy body key to strong leadership

Fit India’s flagship mass fitness initiative, Sundays on Cycle, witnessed strong participation in the national capital on Sunday, bringing together over 1,000 citizens, including 500 young delegates of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026....

January 9, 2026 2:48 PM

Study Shows Even a Single Binge Drinking Session Can Trigger Gut Damage

Even a single binge drinking episode — roughly four drinks for women or five for men within about two hours — can weaken the gut lining, according to a study. The research found that one session of binge drinking can reduce the gut’s ability t...

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