health and lifestyle

Battling cancer UP man kills wife, himself; vowing eternal unity

Real estate dealer Kuldip Tyagi fatally shot his wife before dying by suicide, citing fear of burdening loved ones with the cost of uncertain treatment in his suicide note, police said.

PM Modi calls Ayushman Bharat rollout in Delhi a ‘revolutionary step’

Over 19 lakh calls processed as India launches nationwide mental health initiative for students

Columbia University Researchers finds how stomach tumors hijack Nerve Signals to fuel their growth

Five years after Covid, India moves to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance

New National Wildlife Health Policy currently under ministerial review, proposes an integrated wildlife disease monitoring network, expanded research initiatives, and the establishment of new diagnostic laboratories for early disease detection.

Bengaluru airport unveils India’s first sensory room for neurodivergent travelers

The sensory room at Kempegowda International Airport provides a controlled environment tailored for passengers with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Rise in ADHD cases among young adults at AIIMS OPD raises concerns

This developmental disorder, typically diagnosed in childhood, affects behavioral patterns, attention spans, and overall cognitive function.

Celebrity chef Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins Harvest Plus’ initiative against malnutrition

HarvestPlus Solutions' Nutri-Pathshala program envisions a future "where every child has access to nutritious meals that nourish lifelong health."

WHO warns of rising breast cancer cases due to aging and limited healthcare access

Breast cancer diagnosis and deaths are projected to increase globally by 2050, with cases rising by 38% and fatalities by 68%, as one in 20 women worldwide is expected to be affected by the disease, according to WHO and IARC.

India has achieved financial independence to tackle AIDS: NACO

The Indian government now provides 94% of the funding for the country's AIDS control program, with only 6% coming from the Global Fund, according to the National AIDS Control Organization.