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India saw 56 heat-related deaths, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases from March to May, shows govt data

At 14, Madhya Pradesh reports highest number of deaths due to heat-related illnesses, followed by Maharashtra at 11. MP also recorded most suspected heat stroke cases at 6,584.

UK declares itself bird flu free, no cases reported since February

The UK's declaration follows Northern Ireland's declaration of freedom on 31 March 2023.

Alliance of India’s 26 top drugmakers opposes generic drug substitution at Janaushadhi Kendras

Leading drugmakers express apprehension over CDSCO’s proposal to permit generic alternatives for key medications, emphasizing the risk of compromised drug quality.

Researchers find how better sleep is linked to lower levels of loneliness

Washington , May 30 (ANI): A recent study discovered that greater sleep health was linked to lower levels of loneliness, with the association being...

Union Health Secretary, Global Fund meet on the sidelines of WHO assembly, discuss TB, HIV/AIDS, Malaria programs

The Global Fund also highlighted the importance of capacity building, technical support, and lab system strengthening for the sustainable growth of the TB program.

Rise in temperature increases death rate in cardiovascular patients, warns top expert

New Delhi , May 30 (ANI): Amid intense heatwave conditions in the country, long exposure to the sun can lead to an increase in...

IIT Hyderabad, Armed Forces Medical Services Collaborate on Research and Training

Agreement to develop novel medical devices, address health issues faced by soldiers

India’s Health Secretary addresses Global Health Assembly, outlines India’s progress in healthcare

New Delhi: The Union Health Secretary, Apurva Chandra, has addressed the Plenary Session of the 77th World Health Assembly of WHO in Geneva. In...

Drug regulator’s plan to bring all nicotine replacement therapies under prescription gets ICMR nod

Doctors & experts are divided on the move's efficacy. Some believe this could help ensure responsible use, while others feel it could reduce access for those benefiting from it.

Why govt has asked FSSAI to mandate sugar content label on foods items, like cigarette health warning

This comes after it emerged Nestlé adds sugar in its baby food in middle- and low-income nations. FSSAI has been asked to mandate a yellow strip on packets depicting percentage of sugar.

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At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.