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: Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has revealed a shocking health discovery; doctors found what she described as a "little aneurysm" in her brain during a routine MRI scan. The revelation surfaced in the preview of Season 7 of her reality series, The Kardashians. Kardashian shared that medical experts believe the aneurysm may be linked to extreme stress. The mother of four got emotional while discussing the diagnosis, acknowledging that the combination of her legal studies, parenting duties, and her ongoing battle with stress might have contributed to the health issue. In the trailer, Kim is seen breaking down as she opens up about her struggles. After revealing the aneurysm, the clip cuts to a tearful moment where she discusses her divorce from West. "I'm happy it's over," she says. "My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together." She later adds in another scene, "Last night I was like, 'Why the f--- is this happening?'" Also Read | Who Was Emman Atienza? Kuya Kim Atienza's Daughter Passes Away At 19: Know All About Her Demise, Final Post And Net Worth According to the Mayo Clinic, a brain aneurysm is "a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain." While they are relatively common, most are not life-threatening unless they rupture. If a rupture occurs, it can cause bleeding in the brain, a serious condition known as a hemorrhagic stroke. In the same episode, Kim revealed that her psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, had recently flared up again, something she attributes to increased stress. "I haven't had psoriasis since I got divorced, and it just started coming back," she said. "I felt more stressed, probably just because I had to super, super protect what I had to protect." Kim also opened up about trying to shield her children, North (12), Saint (9), Chicago (7), and Psalm (6), from the controversies surrounding their father. "They're gonna know things," she explained. "They're gonna grow up, they're gonna see. My job as a mom is to make sure that when that behaviour happens, they're protected." Reflecting on her relationship with West, Kim admitted she used to feel responsible for helping him through his struggles. "I always felt really bad and always protected and always wanted to help," she said. "This was the first time I didn't feel that responsibility personally."
New Delhi: Eating a bowl of leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables such as spinach, kale, and broccoli could significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, especially in elderly women, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by experts from Edith Cowan University (ECU), the University of Western Australia, and the Danish Cancer Institute, found that Vitamin K1, present in green vegetables, may help prevent atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVD) -- a major cause of cardiovascular issues. Also Read: Helmet: Two Helmets Now Mandatory with Every Two-Wheeler Purchase: ...Read More >
Saquib Nachan, a former leader of the banned SIMI, passed away in a Delhi hospital following a brain haemorrhage. He was admitted four days prior after being arrested in 2023 during an NIA crackdown on ISIS. Nachan, an inmate at Tihar prison, was hospitalized after his health deteriorated, and doctors confirmed the haemorrhage.Saquib Nachan, a former office-bearer of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), died in a Delhi hospital on Saturday, days after suffering a brain haemorrhag ...Read More >
A study in Nature Medicine reveals that physical and social environmental factors like pollution, socio-economic inequality, and lack of green spaces significantly contribute to accelerated brain aging. Research by the Global Brain Health Institute underscores the cumulative, syndemic nature of these exposures, emphasizing a shift towards broader structural interventions. An insightful analysis published in Nature Medicine uncovers the profound impact of environmental exposures on brain aging. C ...Read More >
Project led by Professor Sivaprakasam with international team The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by releasing the most detailed high-resolution 3D images of the human fetal brain. Developed by researchers at the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, this pioneering project is the first of its kind globally, showcasing over 5,132 digitally captured brain sections at a cellular level using advanced brain mapping technology. The dataset, apt ...Read More >
Dhanashree Verma has opened up about her divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal, revealing the emotional turmoil she experienced during the final court hearing. She addressed the rumors surrounding alimony demands and expressed surprise at Chahal's choice of attire during their court appearance. Choreographer and social media personality Dhanashree Verma has spoken about her divorce from Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, nearly a month after Chahal first opened up on the separation. In a podcast intervi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will hold a joint protest march of their parties in the city on July 5 against what they allege is imposition of Hindi in the state's schools from Class 1 through the new three-language policy. This will be the first time they will come together on a political platform after Raj Thackeray's decision to quit Shiv Sena to form MNS nearly two decades ago.There has been speculation of a reunion of the estranged cousins for the coming civic polls, and the protest march is being seen as the first step in that direction, reports Chaitanya Marpakwar.Uddhav and Raj had ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump's ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. 'The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, or a persistent limp may appear minor, but they could be the body's way of signalling something m ...Read More >
Bigg Boss 19 continues to stir emotions inside the house, with contestants sharing personal stories that leave a lasting impact. In a recent clip from the upcoming episode, Farrhana Bhatt opened up about the pain of growing up in a broken family. Speaking candidly with co-contestant Kunickaa Sadanand, she revealed how her parents separated when her mother was just 25. When Kunickaa asked about her father, Farrhana made a heartbreaking confession: "I have not seen him. I have just seen him in pic ...Read More >
Christina Haack has opened up about her split from Josh Hall and his exit from their reality show The Flip Off, revealing the challenges she faced working with him due to his insecurity. Haack admitted that filming was difficult as she tried to downplay her success to avoid making him feel emasculated. Following their breakup, she found filming much easier and more enjoyable. Haack also shared her positive relationship with her first ex-husband, Tarek El Moussa, and his wife, Heather Rae, on the show. El Moussa noted that Haack is recovering well and seems happier after filing for divorce. ...Read More >
Major blast outside Badshah's nightclub in Chandigarh, glass window shatters; no casualty Amid linkup rumours with Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur says 'that spotlight belonged to you': 'Main ta bahut lucky..' 'One Nation One Subscription': Centre's scheme to ensure access to research articles, journals EXPLAINED Shillong Teer Results TODAY November 26, 2024: Check winning numbers here Meet woman who has become the youngest to travel all 195 countries, she is from... Kerala lottery TODAY November 26 Live Sthree Sakthi SS 443 Tuesday, check winning ticket, prize money here The Matrix villa ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A brain tumour diagnosis often triggers fear -- not just from the disease but from the invasive treatments that follow. Surgery, radiation, long hospital stays and uncertain outcomes overwhelm patients and families. But this World Brain Tumour Day on Sunday brings new hope, as doctors highlight emerging non-invasive therapies that could transform care. Advances in medical technology are introducing targeted, non-surgical treatments that promise better outcomes with fewer side effects and faster recovery. One such breakthrough is Focused Ultrasound Therapy. "It uses sound energy, l ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh, among others, extended their wishes to billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, as they celebrated their first wedding anniversary. The duo tied the knot on July 12, 2024, in Mumbai. The ceremony was attended by several celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Tiger Shroff, and Varun Dhawan. It also had reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her sister Khloe, Nigerian rapper Rema, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and global business ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
Apple Watch's hypertension detection feature has secured FDA clearance and will roll out globally from September 15 via watchOS 26. Apple has received FDA clearance for its new hypertension alerts feature on the Apple Watch, with the rollout scheduled to begin on September 15 through watchOS 26. First announced alongside the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, the feature will also be available on older models including Apple Watch Series 9 and later, as well as Apple Watch Ultra 2 a ...Read More >
Major blast outside Badshah's nightclub in Chandigarh, glass window shatters; no casualty Amid linkup rumours with Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur says 'that spotlight belonged to you': 'Main ta bahut lucky..' 'One Nation One Subscription': Centre's scheme to ensure access to research articles, journals EXPLAINED Shillong Teer Results TODAY November 26, 2024: Check winning numbers here Meet woman who has become the youngest to travel all 195 countries, she is from... Kerala lottery TODAY November 26 Live Sthree Sakthi SS 443 Tuesday, check winning ticket, prize money here The Matrix villa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump's ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsav': Maharashtra Government Elevates Century-Old Festival to State Festival Status, Plans Cultural Programs, Global Outreach and Tourism Promotion to Showcase Marathi Heritage. "The body often sends o ...Read More >
New Delhi: Long-term use of artificial sweeteners or low- and no-calorie sweeteners, used mainly by people with diabetes, can lead to cognitive decline, claimed a study. Researchers from the Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, analysed 12,000 patients who use common artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, tagatose, and acesulfame K. The results, published in the Neurology journal, found that people who consumed the highest amounts had the greatest declines - 62 per cent -- in thinking and memory, as compared to those who consumed less. Also Read: Vi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Three children aged 12 to 16 died of disseminated tuberculosis (TB) at one of the major public hospitals in the city over the last month not due to lack of treatment but because private general practitioners failed to diagnose the disease early.Disseminated TB refers to the spread of the disease from the lungs to other organs. Sometimes, even chest physicians miss its signs in paediatric patients. For instance, a 15-year-old girl was sent to the hospital as a drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) patient without further evaluation. "All we were told was that she had a headache. As soon as she arri ...Read More >
The story of the fallen marriage between Dhanashree Verma, actor and choreographer, with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal still continues to buzz. The actress, who is part of Amazon MX Player's show Rise and Fall, is constantly asked about her personal life and Verma doesn't shy from revealing details. In her latest revelation, she accused Chahal of cheating on him. In a segment of the show, Verma is shown seated with Kubbra Sait having a conversation over breakfast. During the exchange, Verma reveale ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): A Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party meeting was held at the Chief Minister's Camp Office under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, in which it was emphasised that the party will focus on issues concerning Andhra Pradesh in the upcoming Parliament session. Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh and several MPs attended the meeting. Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsav': Maharashtra Government Elevates Century-Old Festival to State Festival Status, Plans Cultural Programs, Global Outreach and Tourism Promotion to Showcase Mara ...Read More >
Eating lots of ultra processed food could increase your risk of suffering an unsightly scaly skin condition by over a third, French research suggests. Experts came to this conclusion after analysing health and diet data from over 18,000 people taking part in long term study on nutrition. Dividing the group into three tiers based on the amount of ultra-processed food (UPF) they ate per day on average, the scientists found the group which ate the most had a 36 per cent increased risk of suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes flaky, scaly patches of skin to appear ...Read More >
Shibu Soren, the towering tribal leader, founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and a key architect of Jharkhand statehood, passed away on Monday at the age of 81. Known widely as 'Dishom Guru', a title bestowed by the Santhal community, Soren's death marks the end of a political era shaped by grassroots struggle and tribal assertion. Born on January 11, 1944, in Nemra village of Ramgarh, then in Bihar, Soren led a life rooted in rural resistance and social reform. His political journey wa ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
Young Ishit Bhatt is all over social media, being criticised for his disrespectful behaviour with Amitabh Bachchan on KBC 17. Ishit Bhatt, a fifth standard student from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has become a central point of social media discussion following his appearance on Season 17 of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). During the show, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Bhatt's confidence quickly turned controversial as viewers scrutinised his tone and approach. His behaviour, perceived by many as disrespect ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day may lower one's risk of eight major conditions, including arthritis, heart, liver and kidney disease and dementia, according to a study. While short bursts of intense, out-of-breath activity, such as running for the bus, were liked to lower disease and death risk overall, they were especially protective against inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, serious cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and dementia, the findings published in the European Heart Journal show. Physical activity is known to bring do ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, or a persistent limp may appear minor, but they could be the body way of signalling something more s ...Read More >
"He is having difficulty speaking. It will take him time to recover," revealed Virendra Virendra Kambli, the younger brother of Vinod Kambli, has shared some concerning health update about the former India cricketer. Kambli, who played 104 ODIs and 17 Tests for India, has been dealing with several ailments. On December 21, 2024, he was admitted to Akruti Hospital in Thane for urinary infection and cramps. Speaking on The Vickey Lalwani Show, his younger brother revealed that Kambli is yet to ful ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai - India records approximately 1.5 to 1.8 million Stroke cases annually, equating to about 130-170 strokes per 100,000 people, with a Stroke occurring every 40 seconds and a stroke-related death every four minutes. Considering such alarming situation, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi organized a World Stroke Day event focused on raising awareness among senior citizens in Navi Mumbai about the importance of Stroke prevention and the critical need for timely intervention. The event commenced with a 15-minute educational skit performed by the hospital's dedicated nursing team. This e ...Read More >
HARIDWAR, Oct 25: Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital was inaugurated here today at Patanjali Yogpeeth in the presence of Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna. "This day marks a new chapter in the history of medical science," Swami Ramdev said adding: "The Hospital in Haridwar is just a beginning as plans for a much larger facility to be established in Delhi-NCR region is also there." He informed that this will not be a corporate hospital, but rather a cooperative hospital dedicated solely to the patient care rather than profit. Swami Ji further stated that Patanjali anticipated a ...Read More >