अटल पेंशन योजना को 2030-31 तक विस्तार, असंगठित क्षेत्र को मिलेगी मजबूत सामाजिक सुरक्षा
No Vaccine, High Risk: Doctors Stress Early Detection as Nipah Virus Raises Alarm
Kolkata | 20 January 2026The Nipah virus, a rare but highly deadly infection, is once again in focus as fresh cases reported from West Bengal trigger serious public health concern. Health experts warn that the virus, which spreads silently in its early stage and has a very high fatality rate, leaves little room for delay in diagnosis and treatment. With no approved vaccine or confirmed antiviral cure, early detection remains the strongest defence against the disease.Nipah virus is a zoonotic infection, meaning it spreads from animals to humans. It belongs to the Henipavirus family and is mainly carried by fruit bats of the Pteropus species. Humans usually get infected by consuming food contaminated with bat saliva, urine or droppings, especially raw date palm sap,...
टाइफाइड बना गंभीर स्वास्थ्य संकट: 2023 में 49 लाख से ज्यादा मामले, 7,850 मौतें; दवाएं हो रहीं बेअसर
दिल्ली | 17 जनवरी 2026भारत में मियादी बुखार यानी टाइफाइड एक बार फिर गंभीर सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य चुनौती के रूप में सामने आया है। नए अध्ययन के अनुसार, वर्ष 2023 में देशभर में टाइफाइड के कुल 49,30,326 मामले दर्ज किए गए, जबकि इस बीमारी से 7,850 लोगों की मौत हो गई। हालात को और चिंताजनक बनाने वाली बात यह है कि इलाज में इस्तेमाल...
मधुमेह बनता जा रहा आर्थिक आपदा: भारत पर 946 लाख करोड़ रुपये का संभावित बोझ, 21.2 करोड़ मरीजों में से अधिकांश इलाज से वंचित
नई दिल्ली | 14 जनवरी 2026भारत में मधुमेह अब केवल एक स्वास्थ्य समस्या नहीं रह गया है, बल्कि यह देश की अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए एक बड़े संकट के रूप में उभर रहा है। अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर किए गए एक हालिया अध्ययन के अनुसार, मधुमेह के कारण आने वाले वर्षों में भारत को करीब 11.4 लाख करोड़ डॉलर यानी लगभग 946 लाख करोड़ रुपये का...
Can Creatine Help Support Menstrual Regularity and Women’s Fertility? A Gynaecologist Shares Medical Insight
New Delhi | January 6, 2026Creatine has long been known as a supplement linked to gym workouts and muscle strength, but in recent years, its role beyond fitness has started to gain attention. In 2026, health experts are increasingly looking at creatine through a wider lens, especially in relation to women’s metabolic health. This shift has led to growing curiosity about whether creatine can play a supportive role in regulating menstrual cycles and supporting fertility.According to Dr Pankhuri Gautam, Senior Consultant Gynaecologist at Cocoon Hospital, creatine is not just about muscle power. At a cellular level, creatine helps the body produce and recycle adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, which is the main source of energy for all cells. This includes...
Veteran Heart Surgeon Warns Against Excess Sugar Intake, Explains Risks to Heart and Shares Simple Ways to Cut Back
New Delhi | January 6, 2026Excess sugar is often linked to weight gain and diabetes, but a senior heart surgeon has warned that it can also cause serious harm to heart health if consumed regularly in high amounts. Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, recently explained how too much sugar in the diet puts stress on the heart and increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.Sharing his insights on social media, Dr London said that while blood sugar levels naturally rise after eating, problems begin when the body is repeatedly exposed to large amounts of sugar. He explained that glucose balance is essential for overall health, and frequent sugar spikes force the body to work harder to maintain...
Heart Surgeon Highlights Four Everyday Habits That Can Help Slow Age-Related Cognitive Decline
New Delhi, January 4, 2026Ageing is unavoidable, but losing mental sharpness does not have to be part of growing older. A senior heart surgeon with more than 25 years of medical experience says that simple lifestyle choices, practiced consistently over time, can help protect brain health and slow age-related cognitive decline. The advice comes from Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, who recently shared evidence-backed strategies aimed at preserving memory, focus, and overall brain function as people age.Dr London addressed the common belief that cognitive decline is an inevitable part of ageing and explained that research now tells a different story. According to him, while ageing itself cannot be stopped, the pace at which the...
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