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December 26, 2025 10:40 AM

Animal studies show Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed

In a significant breakthrough, US researchers have found in animal studies that Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed, challenging a long-held belief that the neurodegenerative disorder is irreversible. The study, published in the journal Cell Repor...

December 26, 2025 9:52 AM

FSSAI tightens norms on use of term ‘tea’; says only Camellia sinensis qualifies

India’s food safety regulator has tightened norms on the use of the term “tea”, clarifying that only products made from the plant Camellia sinensis can be labelled as tea. In a directive, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI...

December 24, 2025 1:24 PM

Japan confirms avian influenza outbreak in Kyoto

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Wednesday confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Kyoto Prefecture, marking the ninth bird flu case in the country this season. According to the min...

December 24, 2025 1:10 PM

Health quizzes held in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha to raise awareness among adolescents

An initiative under the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) was launched in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district to create health awareness among adolescents. As part of the initiative, ‘Yuva Pahel’ quizzes were organised across the district,...

December 24, 2025 12:11 PM

People in Varanasi to get 24 smart parks with yoga, walking and gym facilities near homes

Residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi are set to receive a major boost to local fitness and recreation as the Yogi Adityanath-led state government develops 24 smart parks across the city in the New Year. The parks will be equipped with facilities f...

December 23, 2025 10:49 AM

Medical colleges, seats see sharp rise in last 11 years: Anupriya Patel

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Monday said India has witnessed a significant expansion in medical education and healthcare infrastructure over the past 11 years, with the number of medical colleges rising from...

December 22, 2025 5:57 PM

WHO, Ayush Ministry hold key meet to globalize traditional medicine

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, held a two-day technical project meeting in New Delhi to advance the integration of traditional medicine systems into global health intervention standards. The meeting...

December 22, 2025 3:12 PM

Meditation a scientific tool for stress management, neuroplasticity: MDNIY

Experts at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, said meditation is a scientific tool that can help manage stress and regulate the brain’s emotional responses. Celebrating World Meditation Day on Sunday...

December 20, 2025 10:04 AM

PM Modi calls for faster global action to restore balance in health at 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for accelerated global action to restore balance in health and well-being at the closing ceremony of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Addressing the even...

December 19, 2025 8:07 PM

PM Modi, WHO Chief inaugurate WHO South-East Asia Regional office in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Friday inaugurated the new WHO South-East Asia Regional Office complex in the national capital during the second WHO Global Summit on T...

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