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Intensified efforts needed to halt leprosy transmission in endemic districts
Addressing a regional workshop on review of programme performance and focused strategic action for achieving zero transmission of leprosy, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Aradhana Patnaik, said targeted interventions will be crucial to achieving a leprosy-free India.
Can Triphala Be Used to Promot Heair Growth?
More than 50% of people above the age of 25 experience some form of hair thinning or hair fall. Walk into any pharmacy shelf today and you will find dozens of shampoos, serums, and supplements all promising thicker, longer hair. Yet, a formula that Ayurvedic physicians have quietly prescribed for over 2,500 years is now gaining the attention it always deserved Triphala. But here is the honest truth: most people only know Triphala as a digestive aid or laxative. Very few know that the same formula, when used correctly, can play a meaningful role in supporting hair health, both from within and from outside. Let us understand this together, step by step. TL;DR – Stress, Anxiety & Ayurvedic Support Stress and Anxiety Are Different: Stress usually comes from external pressure, while anxiety can continue as persistent worry even without a clear trigger. Ayurveda Links Anxiety to Vata: Racing thoughts, restlessness, poor sleep, and nervous overactivity are often viewed as Vata imbalance
FSSAI asks states to fill vacancies for strengthening enforcement
FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani has directed states and UTs to "expedite the recruitment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Designated Officers (DOs) and fill existing vacancies to strengthen field-level regulatory capacity and scale up food safety enforcement across the country".
Manipal Health leases Bengaluru hospital asset on nearly 30-year pact
Manipal Health Enterprises has secured a large hospital building in Bengaluru on a long-term lease. The deal spans almost 30 years, with a total rental commitment of around Rs 500 crore. This expansion follows recent acquisitions and property deals. The company is growing its network to meet rising healthcare demand.
KGMU submits probe report on ₹2. 5cr medicine scam
In a significant development, King George Medical University has handed over its comprehensive investigation report to the state government. This document tackles serious allegations surrounding a Rs 2.5 crore medicine scam tied to the urology department, as well as reports of ophthalmology patients allegedly being steered towards private stores for their lenses and medications.
Infosys-backed 4baseCare raises ₹128 cr, plans global foray
Precision oncology startup 4baseCare has raised Rs 128 crore. This funding will expand its genomics labs globally and scale its AI platform, OncoTwin. The company aims to make precision oncology inclusive for under-represented populations. 4baseCare is also decentralising genomic testing infrastructure in India. This move brings advanced cancer diagnostics closer to patients and doctors.
What are the top Ayurvedic medicines and herbs for stress and anxiety?
Stress is a short-term response to external pressure; anxiety is often persistent worry without an immediate trigger. Ayurveda views many anxiety patterns as a vata imbalance affecting the mano vaha srotas (mind channel). Traditional herbs such as ashwagandha, brahmi, jatamansi, shankhpushpi and tulsi are commonly used to support mental calmness alongside daily routines and practitioner-guided formulations. See below for causes, herbs, formulations, routines and safety guidance. TL;DR – Stress, Anxiety & Ayurvedic Support Stress and Anxiety Are Different: Stress usually comes from external pressure, while anxiety can continue as persistent worry even without a clear trigger. Ayurveda Links Anxiety to Vata: Racing thoughts, restlessness, poor sleep, and nervous overactivity are often viewed as Vata imbalance affecting the mind channel. Agni and Ojas Matter: Poor sleep, irregular meals, stimulants, and chronic stress may weaken Agni, increase Ama, and reduce emotional resilience.
South Asian women at increased risk of premature menopause over other ethnicities
Women in low and middle-income countries could be at a 53 per cent increased risk of a premature menopause, with half of them reaching menopause by age 47.5 years, compared with age 50.6 years in high-income countries, the study found.
PM to virtually inaugurate PGI projects worth ₹1000 cr
The ₹490 crore Advanced Neuroscience Centre, approved in 2017, began outpatient services on April 20. Construction started in 2020, and the centre was initially slated for inauguration by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda during the April 30 convocation, but the event was postponed.
Delhi govt suspends former DGHS amid procurement irregularity probe
The separate orders, issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department's Vigilance Branch on Tuesday, said the action was taken under Rule 10(1) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, and would take immediate effect.
ICMR-NIN study links micronutrient deficiencies to higher dementia
The study used a culturally adopted dementia risk assessment tool by modifying the widely used Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Ageing and Incidence of Dementia (CAIDE) score and assessed its relationship with micronutrient profiles.
Is There Any Ayurvedic Remedy for Frequent Urination?
Yes, Ayurveda may support frequent urination when the cause is understood. Frequent urination means passing urine more often than your normal pattern, especially when it disturbs sleep or daily comfort. Common causes include UTI, excess tea or coffee, high fluid intake, blood sugar imbalance, pregnancy, stress, overactive bladder and, in men, prostate-related changes. Ayurveda explains this through impaired functioning of Apana Vata (downward moving energy), Pitta (heat), Agni (digestion and metabolism) and Mutra Vaha Srotas (urinary channels). Burning, fever, blood in urine, pain or sudden change needs medical care. What Is Frequent Urination? Frequent urination is not only about counting bathroom visits. It is a change in your own rhythm. One person may pass urine often after drinking more water, while another may feel urgency every few minutes even when little urine comes out. Ayurveda reads this through urinary channels, digestion, heat imbalance and the nervous system. A simple Ay
AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth
A new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and low birth weight. Researchers from AIIMS Delhi found toxic metals in placental tissue and identified a key gene suppressed by pollution, impacting fetal development and potentially long-term child health.
West Bengal becomes 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
The National Health Authority (NHA), under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the West Bengal Department of Health and Family Welfare for the implementation of the scheme in the state.
Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms
Findings published in the journal American Geophysical Union (AGU) Advances highlight a "surge of UHS (uncompensable heat stress) during the monsoon season (July-October) as the climate warms".
