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Millet diet likely to improve vitamin B12, vitamin D levels: Delhi Trial
The study said the intervention group recorded a median increase of 302 pg/mL in vitamin B12 levels compared to 78 pg/mL in the control group. Vitamin D levels increased by 49.9 ng/mL in the intervention group compared to 31.7 ng/mL in the control group among women participants.
Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain's tiny engines
In a study published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers from Inserm and the University of Bordeaux at the NeuroCentre Magendie, working with scientists at the Universite de Moncton in Canada, reported a major step forward in understanding dementia.
AIIMS team inspects Kota hospitals to probe maternal death cases
A seven-member high-level committee comprising specialists from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur on Saturday carried out an extensive inspection of the New Hospital attached to Kota Medical College and J.K. Lon Hospital in connection with recent maternal death and kidney failure cases.
One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus, officials say
The individual, who was tested at a hospital in Victoria, B.C., on Vancouver Island, after developing mild symptoms, is one of four Canadians isolating on the island after leaving the MV Hondius, a , that departed Argentina on a polar expedition on April 1.
COVID-19 death toll nearly three times higher than official count: WHO
22.1 million excess deaths recorded globally between 2020 and 2023 nearly three times higher than the seven million COVID deaths officially reported worldwide, according to the World Health Statistics 2026 report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Things You Think Are Normal but Are Actually Gut Issues
Many people live for years with bloating, acidity, gas, coated tongue, poor bowel movement, tiredness after meals, and sugar cravings. Because these troubles are common, they are often treated as normal. But common does not always mean healthy. Digestion is not only a matter for the anatomy (stomach) in Ayurveda. It's the foundation of strength, clarity, comfort, and proper nourishment. A balanced agni facilitates a good digestion, and the body feels lighter and more at ease. If Agni is depleted then the food may not get digested well and the Ama (toxics from poor digestion) may start accumulating. This gradual deprivation may impact on many other aspects of life. As the classical teaching says, “सर्वे रोगाः मन्देऽग्नौ” meaning many diseases begin when digestion becomes weak. TL;DR – Gut Health, Digestion & Ayurvedic Remedies Gut Issues Are Not Always Normal: Bloating, acidity, gas, coated tongue, bad breath, fatigue after meals, and irregular bowel movements may signal poor diges
More than 1.7 billion adults globally had hypertension in 2020: Analysis
Findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology show that prevalence of hypertension has decreased slightly in high-income countries during 2000-2020, but nearly 90 per cent of the increase in adults with hypertension occurred in low- and middle-income countries.
Dharmendra Pradhan chairs first high-level meeting on RE-NEET
According to sources in the Ministry of Education, the government's "first priority" is to conduct the re-examination in a "completely safe, transparent and credible manner", even as modalities and timelines are being finalised.
FAIMA moves SC for court-supervised NEET-UG retest, NTA restructure
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) moved the Supreme Court, seeking a direction to the Centre to replace or fundamentally restructure NTA with a more robust, technologically advanced and autonomous body for conducting NEET.
7-Minute Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Launched in India, Slashing Treatment Time by 80%
A new subcutaneous formulation of the immunotherapy drug Tecentriq has been introduced in India, allowing lung cancer treatment to be administered in about seven minutes—potentially reducing hospital time by nearly 80 per cent and enabling more patients to receive therapy within the same clinical capacity.
Scientists discover hidden molecular switch that can strengthen bones
The breakthrough centers on glycerol, a molecule released when fat is broken down in the cold, which activates an enzyme called TNAP and triggers an alternative heat-producing pathway that scientists had struggled to explain for years.
NEET-UG probe: CBI arrests 5 persons; more arrests likely
Among those arrested are three individuals from Jaipur: Mangilal Biwal, Vikas Biwal, and Dinesh Biwal, along with Yash Yadav from Gurugram and Shubham Khairnar from Nashik. Several other suspects are being questioned in various cities and may be arrested later, they added.
NEET-UG hybrid exam model under study after repeated paper leak rows
A senior health ministry official said discussions on possible reforms in NEET are expected in coming days between health ministry, National Medical Commission (NMC) and National Testing Agency (NTA), including whether parts of the examination process can be digitised.
Your Gut Is Your Second Brain: 7 Digestive Warning Signs
Your Digestive System Needs Immediate Help. Your gut does a lot more than digest food — researchers and traditional systems call it the body’s “second brain.” The gut and brain are constantly communicating via the vagus nerve and a network called the enteric nervous system, and the state of digestion influences mood, sleep and energy. This post defines gut health, describes seven urgent warning signs to watch for, and lays out practical immediate actions (kitchen remedies) plus longer-term fixes (diet, lifestyle and Ayurvedic supports) for readers who want fast relief and sensible next steps. TL;DR – Gut Health, Digestion Signs & Ayurvedic Support Your gut affects more than digestion: Gut health can influence mood, sleep, energy, and mental clarity through the gut-brain connection. Watch for warning signs: Persistent bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, fatigue, food sensitivities, skin issues, bad breath, or sudden weight changes may signal poor digestion.
Spain reports new hantavirus case, tally rises to 11
The passenger with the latest confirmed hantavirus case was in quarantine at a military hospital in Madrid. Other Spanish nationals taken from the cruise ship to the same hospital have all tested negative for the virus, the health ministry said.
A new name for PCOS, the most common cause of infertility
The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, was chosen by a global coalition of patients, clinicians, and medical organizations to better reflect the condition's wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impacts.
