Health
Why Chronic Sleep Deprivation Is a Silent Health Threat
Modern lifestyles often celebrate late nights and early alarms, but the human body pays a steep price. Chronic sleep shortage quietly undermines both physical vitality and mental clarity, turning...
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Six MV Hondius Passengers Face Longer Isolation Amid Hantavirus Alert
Western Australian officials have lengthened the isolation period for six former passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship, pushing their release date to 23 June. The travellers, who returned negative...
How Bhadrasana Supports Mental Stability and Joint Health
As India prepares for International Yoga Day, the AYUSH Ministry continues highlighting simple asanas that deliver wide-ranging health gains. Bhadrasana stands out for its ability to foster mental...
Primary Healthcare Budget Soars Past Rs 1.4 Lakh Crore Mark
A decade-long trend of rising investment in India’s primary healthcare system reached a new high in 2022-23. Fresh data from the National Health Accounts show that central and state governments...
Why Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Matters in 2024
Menstruation is a natural biological process, yet many societies still treat it as a taboo subject that discourages education and open dialogue. Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May aims to change that...
Beat the Heat With Refreshing Boondi Raita at Home
When the sun beats down relentlessly, many households turn to yogurt-based sides that promise instant coolness. Boondi raita stands out because it marries the tang of curd with the gentle crunch of...
Hidden Sodium: Why Cutting Salt Protects Your Heart and Kidneys
Salt may seem harmless, yet its primary component, sodium, is a leading dietary contributor to hypertension and related complications. With busy lifestyles pushing more people toward ready-to-eat...
Bangladesh Measles Deaths Rise Sharply to 560 Children
A fresh wave of measles-related deaths has struck Bangladesh, with five more children succumbing to the disease and raising the total fatalities to 560. The latest figures, released by the...
No Ebola Infection in Karnataka After Negative Test Result
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced that initial fears of an Ebola outbreak in the state have been dispelled after laboratory tests returned negative. The suspected patient, a young...