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India Launches Sweeping Cancer Care Initiatives Amid Rising Disease Burden.
Over 5,000 Thalassemia Cases Detected as Government Strengthens National Response Through Screening and Treatment Initiatives.
Healthy Lifestyle Tied to Longer Survival in Cancer Patients: Study.
Expanded Access to Medication Abortion Transforming Care in Ontario.
Ottawa University Scientists Uncover Serotonin’s Secret Role in Decision-Making.
Global Health Emergency Simulation Highlights Power of International Unity in Crisis Response.
U.S. Hospital Emergency Care Faces Growing Crisis, RAND Report Warns.
India’s Premier Plastic & Foam Recycling Shows Highlight Urgent Sustainability Goals in Healthcare and Beyond.
New Study Uncovers Sex-Specific Pain Relief Mechanism in Women.
World Health Day 2025: A Call for Fertility Awareness in India’s Health Narrative.
NutriPlus App Bridges the Gap Between Everyday Choices and Holistic Wellness.
Free Health Camp Brings Critical Care to Women Laborers and Children in Kharadi on World Health Day.
Sharda Care Healthcity and Prometheus School Unite for 5K Marathon to Promote Preventive Healthcare on World Health Day.
IMA East Delhi Branch Hosts Special Talk on 'Garbha Sanskar' to Mark World Health Day.
Cervical Artery Dissection Cases Rising Sharply, Especially Among Older, Black, and Hispanic Americans: Study.
Navigating Knee Replacement Recovery: Insights from Boston Medical Center Expert .
Lilavati Hospital Hosts Engaging Kidney Awareness Programme on World Kidney .
Merck Foundation Marks World Health Day 2025 by Expanding Medical Training Across Africa.
Daiichi Sankyo Extends Aid to Myanmar Earthquake Relief Efforts.
Public Housing Smoking Ban Tied to Fewer Heart Hospitalizations in New York City: Study Reveals Promising Trends.
World Health Day in Gaza: A Bleak Reality for Mothers and Children Amid Crumbling Health Infrastructure.
Smartphone Dependency in Young Adults: New Study Exposes Stark Gender Disparities in Mental Health Impact.
New Protein Discovery Hints at Better Treatments for Heart and Brain Disorders.
Former AIIMS Professor Dr. J.B. Sharma Assumes Role as Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Yashoda Medicity.
Boston Study Uncovers Hidden Brain Hub Key to Memory and Development.

India Launches Sweeping Cancer Care Initiatives Amid Rising Disease Burden

The government is taking a bold and comprehensive stance against cancer in India, unveiling an initiative on Friday under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) and the National Health Mission (NHM). This multifaceted strategy is designed to bolster early detection, prevention, and holistic treatment options across the country.

Over 5,000 Thalassemia Cases Detected as Government Strengthens National Response Through Screening and Treatment Initiatives

The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, informed the Lok Sabha that the Government of India is actively supporting States and Union Territories in strengthening their healthcare systems to prevent and manage Thalassemia under the National Health Mission (NHM). This support includes the establishment of blood banks, day care centers, provision of medicines, laboratory services, public awareness activities, and training of healthcare personnel—depending on proposals submitted by individual states in their Programme Implementation Plans.

Healthy Lifestyle Tied to Longer Survival in Cancer Patients: Study

A noteworthy advancement in cancer care has emerged from recent research conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS), highlighting compelling evidence that maintaining a healthy lifestyle can significantly enhance survival rates for cancer survivors, especially those battling obesity-related cancers. The results, featured in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI), underscore the significant impact that lifestyle decisions can have on recovery and extending life, even following a serious diagnosis.

Expanded Access to Medication Abortion Transforming Care in Ontario

A recent analysis of six years of data from Ontario highlights a significant shift in the accessibility and provision of abortion services throughout the province, especially in rural areas that have historically faced challenges due to scarce resources.

Ottawa University Scientists Uncover Serotonin’s Secret Role in Decision-Making

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Ottawa has uncovered significant insights into the brain's decision-making processes, highlighting the complex role of serotonin—a chemical commonly linked to mood and happiness—beyond its traditional associations.

Global Health Emergency Simulation Highlights Power of International Unity in Crisis Response

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has undertaken a significant and timely initiative to assess the global community's readiness for future pandemics, wrapping up an extensive simulation exercise that involved more than 15 countries along with 20 international and regional health partners. Named Exercise Polaris, this two-day simulation represents the inaugural assessment of the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC) — a mechanism coordinated by the WHO aimed at swiftly mobilising emergency health responses on a global scale.

U.S. Hospital Emergency Care Faces Growing Crisis, RAND Report Warns

A recent analysis from the RAND Corporation has highlighted concerns regarding the viability of hospital-based emergency care in the United States. It points to escalating challenges, including the growing complexity of patient needs, decreasing reimbursements for physicians, and an increase in uncompensated care. The study published recently highlights a pressing concern: without immediate action, emergency departments (EDs) may face closures, a shortage of staff, and increasing delays for patients in need of essential care.

India’s Premier Plastic & Foam Recycling Shows Highlight Urgent Sustainability Goals in Healthcare and Beyond

In a nation facing an escalating waste crisis and increasing health issues associated with environmental decline, the first-ever Plastic Recycling Show India (PRSI) 2024 and UTECH India – Sustainable Polyurethane and Foam Expo (ISPUF) 2024 provided relevant and practical solutions. Taking place in December 2024, these dual expos, orchestrated by Crain Communications and Media Fusion, drew over 8,000 attendees and garnered international focus on the expanding initiative for sustainable materials and accountable waste management.

New Study Uncovers Sex-Specific Pain Relief Mechanism in Women

A groundbreaking study from UC San Francisco has uncovered a unique mechanism by which female hormones use immune cells to alleviate chronic pain, potentially leading to new treatment options. On April 4, a study in Science revealed the role of oestrogen and progesterone in stimulating T regulatory immune cells (T-regs) located near the spinal cord to generate pain-relieving opioids, thereby preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. This finding provides promising insights for improved pain management and reveals the reasons behind the varying effectiveness of certain painkillers in women, as well as the increased pain experiences often reported by postmenopausal women.

World Health Day 2025: A Call for Fertility Awareness in India’s Health Narrative

Under the theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," "World Health Day 2025" is observed worldwide. It is important to acknowledge a critical but sometimes underappreciated problem in India's health conversation: fertility awareness.

NutriPlus App Bridges the Gap Between Everyday Choices and Holistic Wellness

Britannia NutriChoice has made a bold step towards simplifying wellbeing for everyone. With the release of NutriPlus, a mobile wellness tracking software created in collaboration with Singapore-based Aktivo Labs, the brand has made health monitoring more accessible and smartphone driven, eliminating the need for pricey gear.

Free Health Camp Brings Critical Care to Women Laborers and Children in Kharadi on World Health Day

In celebration of World Health Day 2025, themed “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” Motherhood Hospital, Kharadi, in collaboration with the Kharadi Women's Organisation, organized a free health check-up camp aimed at improving maternal and child health among underserved communities. Held on April 7, the initiative focused on early detection and timely medical care to promote long-term well-being for women laborers and their children.

Sharda Care Healthcity and Prometheus School Unite for 5K Marathon to Promote Preventive Healthcare on World Health Day

In a spirited celebration of World Health Day, Sharda Care Healthcity, a premier super-speciality healthcare provider, partnered with Prometheus School to organize a 5-kilometre marathon aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, community wellness, and physical activity. The event took place in the vibrant residential hub of Jaypee Wishtown, drawing participation from over 250 individuals, including students, parents, and members of the wider community.

IMA East Delhi Branch Hosts Special Talk on 'Garbha Sanskar' to Mark World Health Day

On the occasion of World Health Day, the Indian Medical Association - East Delhi Branch (IMA-EDB) organized a special talk on the theme 'Garbha Sanskar'—a traditional Indian practice aimed at the holistic development of the unborn child. The event aimed to educate expectant mothers, through the guidance of gynecologists, on how to nurture the baby’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being right from the womb.

Cervical Artery Dissection Cases Rising Sharply, Especially Among Older, Black, and Hispanic Americans: Study

The number of Americans hospitalized for cervical artery dissection (CeAD) has surged over the past 15 years, with a particularly sharp increase among older adults, Black, and Hispanic populations, according to a new study published in Neurology.

Navigating Knee Replacement Recovery: Insights from Boston Medical Center Expert

Lilavati Hospital Hosts Engaging Kidney Awareness Programme on World Kidney

In observance of World Kidney Day, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre organized a dynamic and educational Kidney Awareness Programme aimed at promoting kidney health and encouraging early detection of kidney diseases.

Merck Foundation Marks World Health Day 2025 by Expanding Medical Training Across Africa

Merck Foundation, along with First Ladies of Africa, announced the continuation of more than 2,250 doctor scholarships in 52 countries on World Health Day 2025. The effort aims to provide medical professionals with specialised expertise in 44 critical but underserved medical sectors, including oncology, endocrinology, emergency medicine, fertility, psychiatry, and more.

Daiichi Sankyo Extends Aid to Myanmar Earthquake Relief Efforts

Following a devastating sequence of earthquakes that have upended lives and infrastructure across Southeast Asia, pharmaceutical behemoth Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited, has donated JPY 5 million equivalent to about 34,000 USD to support emergency relief efforts in Myanmar.

Public Housing Smoking Ban Tied to Fewer Heart Hospitalizations in New York City: Study Reveals Promising Trends

A recent study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research by Oxford University Press reveals a measurable drop in heart-related hospital visits following the 2018 ban on indoor smoking in U.S. public housing. The study uses hospital data from New York City, the country's largest public housing ecosystem, and concludes that smoke-free rules may provide critical protective effects for vulnerable older populations.

World Health Day in Gaza: A Bleak Reality for Mothers and Children Amid Crumbling Health Infrastructure

As the world commemorated World Health Day under the hopeful theme, "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures," Gaza remains a harsh environment for expecting mothers and their newborns. Pregnancy and childbirth have become survival battles in a world where every breath is fraught with uncertainty.

Smartphone Dependency in Young Adults: New Study Exposes Stark Gender Disparities in Mental Health Impact

A recently published study presented at the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Congress 2025 throws additional light on the complex web of gender, mental well-being, and obsessive smartphone use. Under the direction of Dr Csibi Sándor of George Emil Palade University of Medicine in Romania, the study examines how profoundly smartphones have permeated youthful life and how gender impacts this interaction in somewhat different ways.

New Protein Discovery Hints at Better Treatments for Heart and Brain Disorders

Researchers at Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine have discovered a vital component in the activity of mitochondria, the tiny cell powerhouses, opening up new possibilities for treating heart disease and Alzheimer's. The study, published in the journal Nature Metabolism, describes how a protein called TMEM65 helps maintain calcium homeostasis in mitochondria, the sections of cells that produce energy.

Former AIIMS Professor Dr. J.B. Sharma Assumes Role as Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Yashoda Medicity

Dr J.B. Sharma, formerly a professor at AIIMS in New Delhi, has been appointed Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Yashoda Medicity. This trend coincides with current efforts in India to strengthen specialised medical care and women's health facilities.

Boston Study Uncovers Hidden Brain Hub Key to Memory and Development

Boston Children's Hospital recently shed light on a previously unknown contributor to brain function. Dr Chinfei Chen, whose early career as a neurology resident was defined by perplexing cases, recalls a 20-year-old patient who suffered a small stroke of the thalamus. Despite the stroke's minor size, the patient lost the ability to create new memories. "I could talk to her for hours, leave the room, come back, and she wouldn't remember me," Dr Chen tells me. This case piqued her interest in a brain region that is typically disregarded when discussing memory.

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