Is India Winning the War Against Rising Non-Communicable Diseases? The latest health statistics paint a concerning picture: diabetes, heart disease, and cancer rates are climbing, impacting millions across the country. From rural healthcare access to the burgeoning urban health crisis, challenges remain significant. This week, we delve into the crucial initiatives underway – government policies, technological advancements in telemedicine, and the rising role of preventative healthcare – that aim to address this national health emergency. Experts weigh in on the effectiveness of current strategies and the critical need for increased public awareness campaigns targeting lifestyle diseases. Are these efforts enough? Explore Abtak.com's in-depth coverage on healthcare in India and discover the vital information you need to protect your well-being and the future of public health. Stay informed; stay healthy.
New Delhi: India's digital economy is racing ahead. From Bengaluru's start-up hubs to Gurugram's glass towers, young professionals are building the future -- often from behind a screen. But as the country celebrates its tech boom, doctors are seeing another surge that's far less glamorous: spinal pain among people in their twenties and thirties. On World Spine Day, Dr Venkata Ramakrishna, HOD- Spine Surgery, Arete Hospitals, explained how young working professionals are slowly ruining spine health. The Price of a Desk-Bound Life The modern workday is built around sitting in front of laptops, on long commutes, through meetings and meals. The human spine, however, was never meant for this much stillness. Sitting hunched for long periods puts extra pressure on the discs in your spine. Gradually, the muscles that support the back weaken, and the flow of blood that nourishes spinal tissues slows down. A dull ache at the end of a long day can gradually become a persistent problem. Many young professionals ignore it, seeing it as part of the work routine -- a minor price for career goals -- until it starts disturbing sleep, souring mood, or making everyday movements like bending or lifting uncomfortable. When the Body Begins to Complain Often, back trouble starts quietly. A stiff back when you wake, a sore neck after long hours at the computer, or mild numbness from sitting too long can all be early hints. The discomfort may fade after a break, but the stress on the spine keeps accumulating. By the time persistent pain appears, small mechanical issues like muscle imbalance or disc strain may already be setting in. Ignoring these signals is like ignoring a warning light on your dashboard. The earlier you act, the easier it is to prevent long-term problems. Stress and the Spine -- A Two-Way Street Many people don't realise how strongly stress and back pain are connected. Constant deadlines, client pressure, and multitasking keep the body in a state of alert, tightening muscles around the neck and lower back. As time passes, this stiffness can reduce flexibility and alter posture, which often makes the pain more noticeable. Pain and stress often fuel each other, trapping the body in a self-perpetuating cycle. True recovery needs care for both body and mind -- easing posture strain while allowing time for relaxation, movement, and enough rest. Small Changes, Big Difference Spine care doesn't have to be complicated. Small daily habits -- like standing up more often or keeping your back supported -- can make a noticeable difference. When to Seek Medical Help If back pain lasts for several weeks, spreads to the leg, or brings tingling or weakness, it's time to have it checked by a doctor. At that point, simple rest may not be enough. A specialist in spinal health can determine whether the issue comes from muscles, discs, or nerves. Catching it early often prevents prolonged discomfort and, in many cases, can be managed without surgery through physiotherapy, posture training, or targeted strengthening exercises. Bringing Spine Health Into the Work Culture Ambition and health can go hand in hand. Spinal well-being plays a key role in maintaining focus, energy, and efficiency. Organisations that promote ergonomic setups, short breaks for movement, and regular health monitoring tend to build stronger, more productive teams. Before another long workday slips by, pause for a moment -- stretch, shift your posture, or just stand. The spine that holds you upright every day deserves that bit of care.
The Army Hospital in Delhi achieves a significant medical milestone by performing a rare hearing implant on a young child and introducing cutting-edge technology for complex eye surgeries like Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, setting benchmarks for Armed Forces medical facilities in India. The Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in Delhi has successfully executed a rare and intricate hearing implant surgery on a 1.8-year-old girl plagued by Michel Aplasia. This condition involves an underd ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the construction of a Jan Sewa camp at a slum cluster in the Haiderpur area, Gupta told reporters: "In t ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
The MAHACARE Foundation will be established to provide manpower, funding and guidance to these L-2, L-3 centers as per the requirement. Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday cleared a cancer cure policy to ensure quality treatment for cancer patients in the state. For this, Maharashtra Cancer Care, Research and Education Foundation (MAHACARE Foundation) will be established and through this, cancer-related specialty treatment will be provided in 18 hospitals across the state. As per this policy, cancer ...Read More >
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that 50,000 more senior citizens will be added to the pension scheme by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on September 17, providing further details on her announcement made on Sunday about the three welfare initiatives. Eligible pensioners must submit their applications through the e-District Portal. The CM appealed to all eligible senior citizens and their families to apply promptly to take ad ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) Fiction thriller 'Jurassic World Rebirth's' has crossed the $100 million mark globally, earning a total of $104.6 million by Thursday, reported Deadline. As per the report, the film made $22.3 million across 70 international markets, including India, with its overseas total to $48.8 million so far. The movie was released in France and India on Friday, expanding its reach to 82 countries now. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp., a sequel to 'Jurassic World Dominion' (2022), the seventh installment overall in the Jurassic Park franchise witnessed ear ...Read More >
Nizamabad: Residents along the Nizamabad and Rajanna Sircilla district border are on edge after repeated sightings of a tiger, identified by its pugmarks as "S12." The forest department has stepped up efforts to track the animal's movements, deploying additional camera traps deep inside the reserve forests. On Thursday, a calf was found dead in Pakala village of Sirikonda mandal, prompting fears of another tiger attack. However, following an onsite inspection, district forest officer B. Nikitha and divisional forest officers Bhavani Shanker and Ramakrishna confirmed the kill was made by a leo ...Read More >
Train-the-trainer programme focuses on gynaecological endoscopy and surgical training Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Navi Mumbai, hosted a train-the-trainer live surgical workshop on 28 March 2026 focused on gynaecological endoscopy training for practitioners. The workshop was led by Dr Prashant Bhamare, HOD and Director - Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the hospital. The programme included three Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) procedures. One procedure included Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectom ...Read More >
The second toe from the amputated leg was used to reconstruct the thumb. (Representative) New Delhi: When fate cost a 20-year-old Delhi man his thumb, his foot came to the rescue. In a rare surgery, doctors used a toe from his amputated leg to rebuild the missing finger. The man sustained grievous injuries in a road accident involving a bike and a tractor, which led to the complete amputation of his left leg below the knee and his left thumb, according to a statement from Sir Ganga Ram Hospita ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Do you or someone close to you experience frequent headaches, numbness or weakness in limbs, seizures, vision or speech changes, imbalance, or sudden memory issues? These could be early symptoms of a brain tumour, a serious and potentially life-threatening neurological condition. The brain is an important part of our body. If these symptoms become more frequent or severe, it could indicate the growth of a brain tumor. Brain tumors are also a type of health emergency -- they often grow slowly but can strike suddenly. Highlighting the unparallel role brain plays and the damage tumors ...Read More >
Varanasi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Youth Affairs Mansukh Mandaviya, on Saturday, warned that addiction is ensnaring India's youth at a critical phase of their lives and poses a major obstacle to the nation's developmental goals. Speaking at the two-day Youth Spiritual Summit held at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi, the minister underscored the pivotal role of youth in building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. The summit, themed 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' (Addiction-Free Youth for a Developed India), has been launched by the Ministry of Youth Af ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Next time you wake up with crushing fatigue, a high fever, a raw throat and swollen glands, take note. The trigger behind it could be something as simple as a kiss.Infectious mononucleosis, or the 'kissing disease', is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) - one of the most common human infections worldwide. It spreads through saliva, not just kissing, but every day close contact.A US study using records from the Mayo Clinic-led Rochester Epidemiology Project, tracking nearly 19,000 people, has found those who develop mono are over three times more likely to develop multiple sclero ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan recorded her statement with Bandra Police, regarding the attack on her husband and actor, Saif Ali Khan, at their Bandra residence early Thursday morning. The statement was recorded on Friday evening at her residence in the presence of police officers. So far, over 30 statements have been recorded in connection with the attack. Additionally, the Mumbai Police has formed 20 teams, along with 10 teams from the Crime Branch, to investigate. CCTV footage from the Bandra area has been seized, and three suspects are being q ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been locked inside the car for several hours. The extreme heat and humidity had made his condition critic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16: In the healthcare domain, trust and quality care play an important role in building the reputation of a hospital. In the last several years, Paras Hospital has been listed among the leading healthcare providers known for its commitment to patient well-being, state-of-the-art treatment options, and dedicated medical professionals. While talking about the Paras Hospital case, it is important to focus on the hospital holistic approach to medical excellence and patient-centred care, while sidelining all baseless Paras Hospital negligence rumours. But before we tal ...Read More >
Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said. Jodhpur-Hadapsar Superfast Express (20495) would be short-terminated at the Pune railway station f ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its fi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3: Australian-born global fitness brand Jetts Fitness marked a significant milestone in its India expansion with the launch of its flagship fitness club in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The launch introduces a premium, high-value approach to fitness, setting new benchmarks in the country's evolving wellness and lifestyle landscape. Also Read | Don't Talk About 'Samosas', Stop Soft PR: AAP Leader Saurabh Bhardwaj Slams Raghav Chadha (Watch Video). The highlight of this flagship launch is Jetts Black, an ultra-premium boutique fitness concept curated for a premium, members-o ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 3: Australian-born global fitness brand Jetts Fitness marked a significant milestone in its India expansion with the launch of its flagship fitness club in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The launch introduces a premium, high-value approach to fitness, setting new benchmarks in the country's evolving wellness and lifestyle landscape. The highlight of this flagship launch is Jetts Black, an ultra-premium boutique fitness concept curated for a premium, members-only community. Designed with a strong focus on personalisation, elevated aesthetics, and world-class training ex ...Read More >
With the onset of the cold season, it is often tempting to be snuggled in under a warm blanket, forgetting the routine morning workout. Yoga can not only boost your flexibility and mobility during the morning but also help prevent winter blues. In the article below, we focus on six-morning asanas that could help individuals become more mobile and more resistant to cold weather. A good sun salutation to get you started and flowing will bring the blood back into your veins. It is a flow of 12 poses that is done in a sequence. Stand at the front of your mat with your feet hip-width apart. Inhale ...Read More >
Nagpur: The state govt on Tuesday approved a comprehensive policy to provide affordable and quality cancer treatment across Maharashtra. Under the policy, the govt announced the formation of a dedicated foundation, 'Mahacare', to manage and coordinate cancer treatment at 18 hospitals, including those in Nagpur, Chandrapur, Amravati and Yavatmal.The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Maharashtra Cancer Care, Research and Education Foundation (Mahacare Foundation) will act as the nodal agency for implementing the policy. It will oversee 18 ...Read More >
ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, today announced a reduction in the scope of a contract. Copenhagen, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The scope reduction represents an annual value of just under DKK 200 million in the United Kingdom and will take effect at the end of October. For media enquiries: Charlotte Holm, Head of External Communication, +45 4176 1989 For investor enquiries: Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila T ...Read More >
Mumbai: Business tycoon Gautam Adani, who recently secured the second position in Forbes' top 10 Indian billionaires list, revealed his future plans in the Artificial Intelligence industry. The Adani Group is mulling to build an AI-first multidisciplinary healthcare ecosystem in India. This system aims to be affordable, scalable, and incorporate international standards of care. While addressing a gathering at the 5th Annual Conference of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery - Asia Pacific, he highlights the need for an entire system-wide redesign in order to fulfil the growing nee ...Read More >
BENGALURU: As the whole nation celebrates the splashdown of Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on July 15 at 3:02 pm at Pacific Ocean, off California coast as part of the Axiom-4 space mission, India's Gaganyatri has been sent to medical quarantine for seven days for his physical, mental and psychological well-being. In the meantime, ISRO, which had sent Shukla on the mission and invested Rs 550 crore on it, said that the safety and health of its astronaut was its top most priority. The ISRO team also shared a detailed account of the works Shukla had undertaken during his 21-day lo ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has been in the industry for close to 35 years, is set to receive his first National Award for his work in his action film 'Jawan'. On Friday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting took to their X, formerly Twitter, and shared the news. Vikrant Massey was feted with the honour for this work in the surprise hit, '12th Fail'. SRK started his journey as a theatre actor, and over the period of time worked in television when the medium was making in-roads in India. He later transitioned to cinema making him the most successful actor to have t ...Read More >
VMPLNew Delhi [India], September 16: In the healthcare domain, trust and quality care play an important role in building the reputation of a hospital. In the last several years, Paras Hospital has been listed among the leading healthcare providers known for its commitment to patient well-being, state-of-the-art treatment options, and dedicated medical professionals. While talking about the Paras Hospital case, it is important to focus on the hospital's holistic approach to medical excellence and patient-centred care, while sidelining all baseless Paras Hospital negligence rumours.But before we ...Read More >
Hyderabad : In the lead-up to World Diabetes Day (November 14), CARE Hospitals has launched a month-long Diabetes Awareness Initiative across Hyderabad to raise awareness about early detection, preventive care, and complications associated with diabetes -- particularly diabetic foot, one of the most serious and disabling consequences of the disease. Diabetes affects not just the body, but also the mind. It is not merely a physical condition but also brings significant emotional and mental stress. Seven out of ten people living with diabetes are of working age, reflecting the growing impact of ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Brain tumour diagnoses in Bengaluru rose by 30% in the last few years. However, doctors say the numbers don't tell a story of panic, but rather of progress. One key reason, medical experts believe, is growing public awareness about brain tumour symptoms, prompting more people to seek medical attention early.Dr Arjun Srivatsa, director and head of the Institute of Neurosciences at Sakra World Hospital, explained to TOI, "First, there's greater awareness among the general population about the symptoms and signs of brain tumours, which means more people are coming in earlier for evalua ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) Billionaire Gautam Adani on Friday revealed plans to build an AI-first, multidisciplinary healthcare ecosystem that integrates affordability, scalability, and global best practices, as he shared his vision for transforming healthcare in India. Speaking at the 5th Annual Conference of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery - Asia Pacific (SMISS-AP) here, he called for a complete system-wide redesign to meet the needs of the future. Adani, who heads ports-to-energy conglomerate, said three years ago, on his 60th birthday, his family pledged Rs 60,000 crore toward ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in BH block Janta flats of Shalimar Bagh will benefit from the scheme, which will also improve the aes ...Read More >