Healthy and clear skin is often considered a reflection of good skincare habits, yet common concerns such as blackheads and whiteheads continue to affect millions of people worldwide. These small but persistent blemishes can appear during adolescence, adulthood, and even later in life, often causing frustration and affecting self-confidence. Although they may seem similar at...
Amid growing concerns over food adulteration and misleading social media claims about so-called “plastic eggs” and artificially coloured fruits, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to remain vigilant and use simple home-based methods to verify the quality and purity of commonly consumed food items. The food regulator has highlighted...
Diabetes management is witnessing a major transformation as technology increasingly shifts healthcare from periodic checkups to continuous, real-time monitoring. With diabetes cases rising across the globe, healthcare experts are focusing on smarter and more personalized solutions that empower patients to understand and manage their condition more effectively. More than 530 million adults worldwide currently live...
A political controversy has emerged over the delayed release and handling of data from the sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), with opposition leaders raising concerns about transparency and accountability while the government has strongly defended its approach. The dispute has brought the spotlight back on one of India’s most important public...
Health authorities in Chhattisgarh have intensified surveillance measures after three individuals were placed in isolation in Durg district following concerns over a possible Ebola infection. The development has triggered precautionary action by local and state health departments, with officials emphasizing that the situation remains under close observation and that strict containment protocols are being followed....
A major public health concern has emerged in Ahmedabad after hundreds of residents across multiple housing societies reportedly fell ill following the consumption and use of sewage-contaminated water supplied to their homes. The incident has raised serious questions about the city’s water distribution infrastructure and prompted authorities to launch investigations into the source of the...
As heatwave conditions intensify across several regions, doctors and health experts are warning people about the growing danger of heat stroke — one of the most serious illnesses linked to extreme summer temperatures. With temperatures soaring above normal levels and hot winds sweeping across many cities, healthcare professionals are witnessing an increase in cases related...
Fresh concerns have emerged over the safety and health of Asiatic lions in Gujarat after eight lions reportedly died within a span of just 10 days in the Gir landscape, triggering alarm among conservationists, wildlife experts, and forest officials. The deaths have intensified discussions surrounding wildlife management, disease surveillance, habitat pressures, and the long-term sustainability...
A traveller arriving from Uganda was isolated in Bengaluru after exhibiting symptoms suspected to be linked to the Ebola virus, triggering heightened health surveillance measures and precautionary protocols by authorities in Karnataka. According to officials, the passenger displayed symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fever shortly after arrival, leading airport health personnel and state medical authorities...
The rising number of stray dogs in the Vasai-Virar region has become a major public safety concern after civic authorities revealed that more than 15,000 dog bite incidents were reported within just four months. The alarming figures have intensified pressure on the local municipal administration to accelerate sterilisation efforts and improve stray animal management across...