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5 Summer Herbs That Work Wonders for Your Body
Summer asks for simple changes: cooler foods, more fluids, and herbs that calm internal heat. This quick, actionable guide explains five cooling summer herbs from Ayurveda, why they’re chosen for hot months, how to use them safely, and easy ways to include them in daily life to reduce heat-related imbalance. TL;DR – Cooling Summer Herbs in Ayurveda Summer Increases Pitta: Hot weather can aggravate Pitta, leading to acidity, irritability, restlessness, poor appetite, inflamed skin, and internal heat. Cooling Herbs Support Balance: Ayurveda recommends cooling herbs with sweet, bitter, or astringent qualities to help calm heat-prone systems naturally. Brahmi Supports Calm & Focus: Brahmi may help with heat-related restlessness, poor concentration, mental fatigue, and summer sleep disruption. Amla Supports Digestion & Skin: Amla is cooling, antioxidant-rich, and traditionally used to support digestion, skin hydration, and Pitta balance. Gokshura Supports Fluid Balance: Gokshura is
Ebola scare: DGCA asks airlines make in-flight announcements
In the in-flight announcements, the carriers should also mention "all travellers (passengers and crew), irrespective of nationality, will be required to fill a Self Declaration Form and hand it over at the immigration/designated counter", as per the DGCA advisory dated May 22.
After 50 hearings, court reserves judgement in Daiichi-Fortis case
Daiichi is seeking enforcement of an arbitration award in favour of it against former Fortis promoters Malvinder and Shivinder Mohan Singh for alleged fraud in the 2008 sale of their pharma company Ranbaxy Laboratories to the Japanese firm. Including interest, the amount that a Singapore tribunal awarded a decade ago has now swelled to ₹5,200 crore.
1 in 6 rural teens under severe stress, AIIMS study flags silent crisis
The researchers documented multiple real-life accounts of teenagers struggling silently. One boy who lost his parents admitted he had lost the wish to live and had contemplated suicide but never spoke about it because he feared bringing “disrepute” to his late parents.
Scientists discover why some DNA-doubled cells don't die
Scientists have long known that whole genome duplication can have major consequences. Cells with extra DNA may stop functioning normally, become inactive, die, change into other cell types, accumulate age-related damage, or contribute to diseases, including cancer.
Indians prefer cereals, neglect other food items: ICMR study
Barring Kerala and only urban areas of Punjab and Tamil Nadu, the study shows that cereal consumption far exceeds the monthly recommendation of 7.5 kg a person in other states. Among Union territories (UTs), individuals in Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep have lower cereal consumption than the recommendation.
Nadda reviews Ebola preparedness, no case reported so far
According to an official statement, during a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry, Nadda assessed the country's readiness amid global concern over Ebola and directed that all preventive mechanisms remain fully alert and operational.
The Everyday Habits Quietly Damaging Your Heart (And How to Reverse Them)
Most people only think about heart health when something goes wrong - a sudden chest pain, an alarming blood pressure reading, or a moment of breathlessness that does not pass. By that point, the damage has often been building quietly for years. Heart disease, whether viewed through modern medicine or Ayurveda, is primarily a lifestyle disorder. It does not arrive overnight. It grows steadily through daily choices repeated long enough to alter how the cardiovascular system functions. TL;DR – Heart Health, Lifestyle Habits & Ayurvedic Support Heart Risk Builds Quietly: High blood pressure, cholesterol imbalance, and artery narrowing often develop slowly for years before clear symptoms appear. Lifestyle Matters More Than Genetics: Poor diet, inactivity, smoking, chronic stress, disturbed sleep, and excess salt are major everyday drivers of heart risk. Cholesterol Is Often Misunderstood: HDL helps clear excess cholesterol, while excess LDL may contribute to plaque build-up and block
Infant deaths fall, but gap across states remains wide
"Despite this decline, one in every 42 infants at the national level, one in every 37 infants in rural areas and one in every 59 infants in urban areas still die within one year of life," stated the Sample Registration System report.
Easy-to-use tongue-swab TB test shows accuracy in India
For over 100 years until rapid molecular TB diagnostic tests came up, smear microscopy was the most common TB test. However, both depend on a patient’s ability to cough sputum — a task children and elderly find difficult. A tongue swab, in contrast, would be easy, though accuracy has been an issue so far.
Bengal to rollout Ayushman Bharat from July: Suvendu
West Bengal's healthcare sector is set for a major upgrade with Rs 3,000 crore sanctioned by the Centre. Ayushman Bharat health insurance cards will reach beneficiaries from July. The state is also planning to extend benefits to over one crore migrant residents. Recruitment of healthcare professionals will be prioritized. This initiative aims to improve public healthcare access for all citizens.
IIT-K researchers identify protein enabling colorectal cells withstand Chemo
The protein, DKC1, will eventually serve as a biomarker to identify patients who may need targeted treatment instead of routine chemotherapy, said researchers. Until now, DKC1 was mainly known for supporting basic cellular functions related to growth and ageing.
India advises against travel to Congo, Uganda, South Sudan amid WHO Ebola emergency
After the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the affected African nations and neighbouring South Sudan. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which no approved vaccine or treatment currently exists.
Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk
Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late Saturday, hours after the Red Cross said three volunteers had died there and Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases. - First known victims - The Red Cross said on Saturday that three Congolese volunteers had died in Ituri after apparently contracting Ebola there.
Early Junk Food Habits May Cause Lasting Changes in Children’s Brain Health
A recent study by University College Cork (UCC) found that consuming high-fat and high-sugar junk food during childhood may cause long-lasting changes in the brain, even after switching to a healthier diet later in life. Researchers discovered that unhealthy eating habits can affect appetite control and feeding behaviour. However, beneficial gut bacteria and prebiotic fibres may help reduce some of these negative effects and support healthier eating habits in the future.
Fortis Healthcare Q4 Profit Jumps 44% as Hospital Business Drives FY26 Growth
Fortis Healthcare reported double-digit growth in revenue and profit for FY26, backed by higher occupied beds, growth in robotic surgeries and radiation therapy, and expansion across key healthcare clusters including Bengaluru, Punjab, and Delhi NCR.
CCI closes case against 12 hospitals; rejects DG findings
The decision came after examining the investigation as well as the supplementary investigation reports submitted by its Director General (DG), wherein various aspects, including the pricing of consumables, medicines and medical devices, were considered.
Fortis liability case: Delhi HC says blame can't be shifted to third party
The shares in question are those of FHL that used to be held by brothers Malvinder and Shivinder Singh, former promoters, and alleged to have been sold off in a series of transactions while the arbitration award against them was being pursued.
5-Minute Ayurvedic Recipes That Boost Digestion, Energy & Metabolism
When digestion feels dull, even simple food can feel heavy. You may feel bloated, tired after meals, low in appetite or unsure how to boost digestion without taking anything harsh. In Ayurveda, this points towards Agni (digestive fire). When Agni is weak, food may not digest well and Ama (undigested toxic waste) may build up. A classical Ayurvedic reminder says: “सर्वे रोगाः मन्देऽग्नौ” (Sarve Rogāḥ Mande’gnau). In simple words, weak Agni is linked with many health concerns. So, before looking for an energy boost powder or energy boost supplement, Ayurveda first guides us to correct food, warmth and digestion. This simple Shunthi Jeerak Mudga Yusha (dry ginger, cumin and moong dal soup) is a light digestive soup that may support Agni, energy recovery and gentle metabolism support. TL;DR – Shunthi Jeerak Mudga Yusha for Weak Digestion Supports Weak Digestion: This warm moong dal soup is traditionally used when Agni feels low, appetite is weak, or food feels heavy after eating. Ligh
