Kerala Nipah Update: Kozhikode Strengthens Health Watch After New Case Kerala has increased health surveillance in Kozhikode after a fresh Nipah virus case was reported in the district. The patient, a 43-year-old man from the Kozhikode region, is undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Health officials have started contact tracing and field-level monitoring in the affected area. The move is part of the state’s precautionary response

Work From Home Mental Health Risks Rise As New Study Flags Loneliness New research suggests remote work may save commute time but could increase loneliness, anxiety, and emotional stress among some workers Work from home has become one of the most preferred workplace benefits since the COVID-19 pandemic changed office culture across the world. For many emplo

Kerala health officials have stepped up precautionary monitoring in Kozhikode after a 43-year-old man was placed under observation for suspected Nipah infection. Authorities have clarified that the case remains only suspected at this stage and final confirmation from the National Institute of Virology in Pune is still awaited. Health officials are closely monitoring the patient’s contacts and have advised the public to remain alert, follow hygiene precautions and seek medical help

 Lucknow KGMU Stent Inquiry Raises Fresh Questions Over Cardiac Treatment Records KGMU has widened its inquiry into alleged irregularities in heart stent procedures and possible misuse of Ayushman Bharat funds. KGMU Stent Probe Widens As Lucknow Hospital Faces Fresh Inquiry Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University is facing fresh scrutiny after allegations of irregularities in heart stent procedures surfaced during

Kerala Steps Up Shigella Watch Kerala has strengthened health surveillance after a four-year-old girl from Kozhikode died following a Shigella infection, while fresh cases among schoolchildren in Wayanad triggered concern among health officials. Health officials are now focusing on school-level monitoring, safe drinking water checks and food hygiene inspections to prevent further spread among children.

How Parents With ADHD Can Build Better Routines At Home Parenting with ADHD can feel overwhelming, but small routines, clear boundaries, and self-care can make family life easier. Why Parenting With ADHD Feels Harder Parenting is already demanding, but for parents with ADHD, daily responsibilities can feel even heavier. Tasks like planning meals, managing school sched

Swollen Ankles May Be More Than Tired Feet: Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore Persistent ankle swelling may look harmless, but doctors say it can sometimes point to deeper heart or liver-related health issues. Swollen Ankles Should Not Always Be Ignored Ankle swelling is often blamed on long-standing, hot weather, tight footwear or minor strain. In many cases, it s

Cisplatin, Carboplatin Shortage Hits Cancer Care A shortage of two widely used chemotherapy medicines has triggered concern as cancer patients struggle to find stocks across India. A shortage of key cancer drugs in India has raised serious concerns among doctors and patients. Two commonly used chemotherapy medicines, Cisplatin and Carboplatin, have reportedly become difficult to find in many pharmacies over the last two weeks. The shortage is w

KGMU Cancer Drug Scam Raises Alarm Over Patient Care And Hospital Records A suspected KGMU cancer medicine scam has raised serious questions over patient care, hospital records, and government health scheme monitoring. A suspected Rs 2-crore medicine scam at Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University has put cancer drug records under serious investigation. The case is linked to KGMU’s Urology Department, where costly medicines supplied under Asadhy

Congo’s Ebola outbreak raises concern as WHO reviews possible drugs and vaccines   WHO Flags Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak The World Health Organisation has raised concern after Congo reported 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths under investigation. The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has also been detected in Uganda. Health officials say the situation needs close monitoring because there

Team Udaan’s sugarcane waste sanitary pads offer a low-cost and eco-friendly period care solution Delhi Students Develop Eco-Friendly Period Pads Ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Delhi-based all-girls student innovation group Team Udaan has created reusable sanitary pads from sugarcane waste. Led by Anupriya Nayak, the team used sugarcane bagasse, the dry fibrous material left after juice extraction, to build a low-cost m

Fake Oxytocin Batch Under Probe After Kota Hospital Deaths Rajasthan has banned a suspected fake oxytocin injection batch supplied to government hospitals after quality tests reportedly failed. The action comes amid an enquiry into the deaths of at least five pregnant or postpartum women at Kota’s New Medical College Hospital after C-section and uterine surgeries. Fake Oxytocin Batch Se

Thane Hospital Performs Robotic Gall Bladder Telesurgery A hospital in Thane has successfully performed one of the city’s first robotic telesurgeries for gall bladder removal, marking an important step in India’s medical technology sector. The procedure, known as robotic cholecystectomy, was conducted at Tieten Medicity Hospital using the indigenously developed Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic surgical system. The surgery was carried out through a secure 5G-enabled net

Tongue Changes May Reveal Dehydration, Vitamin Deficiency Or Oral Health Issues What Tongue Colour Says About Health Your tongue can show useful clues about your overall health. Doctors say changes in tongue colour, coating, moisture and texture may sometimes point to dehydration, vitamin deficiency, infection, or poor oral hygiene. A healthy tongue is usually pink with tiny

WHO Alerts Nations As Rare Ebola Strain Spreads In Congo And Uganda WHO Issues Global Health Alert The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak is linked to the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain, which has raised concern because there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this varian