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.
DCA officials in coordination with local police conducting surprise inspections at 20 gyms across Hyderabad on Friday. The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has launched a drive to stop the illegal sale and misuse of steroids and cardiac stimulants in gyms. The crackdown follows the recent seizure of 66 vials of 'Termiva' and 'Termin' injections, both containing Mephentermine Sulphate (30 mg/ml), which were being stocked and sold illegally to gym-goers for bodybuilding and endurance
People often think doing cardio will interfere with gaining muscle, so they only do strength training. This misses out on the balance that's key for health and fitness. When done right, cardio builds endurance and strengthens your heart. It helps you perform better and recover faster, which means you can actually grow muscle more effectively as part of a balanced fitness routine. The belief that cardio "eats away" at your muscles is a persistent myth that doesn't hold up to science. In reality, research shows that moderate cardio benefits strength training. It boosts heart health and enduranc ...Read More >
NewsVoir Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 9: On the occasion of IVF Day 2025, healthcare professionals and fertility experts at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital have come together to mark a pivotal moment in medical history. More than four decades later, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has become a life-changing option for millions of couples worldwide who struggle with infertility. This day is not only a tribute to the advancements in reproductive medicine but also a call to action - to raise awareness, eliminate stigma, and ensure that fertility care is accessible, affordable, and compassionate. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 10 (PTI) An investigation into recent cases of sudden deaths and heart attacks among young individuals in Karnataka's Hassan district has found no abnormal increase, according to a report submitted to the state government on Thursday. The data analysis of cardiac cases at the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and its peripheral centres in Mysuru and Kalaburagi over the past six months also did not reveal any rising trend in cardiac-related fatalities. The inquiry was ordered following widespread public concern and media reports about "a perceived spike in sudde ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Heavy rains on Friday lashed the city and has thrown life out of gear for many people as they were left stranded. After a long period of occasional light rains, heavy rains lashed the city resulting in waterlogging at many areas. City experienced slow-moving traffic due to knee-deep waterlogging after the rain in various areas. The houses in the low-lying areas have been flooded due to sudden downpour. Water quickly accumulated on the streets, creating knee-deep flooding in some neighbourhoods. The motorists had to struggle to wade through the water at places up to four feet. Vehic ...Read More >
New Delhi -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday issued a health advisory warning against the use and distribution of three cough syrups believed to be responsible for the deaths of several children in India over the last month. The drugs were identified as specific batches of Coldrif, Respifresh TR and ReLife, the WHO said in a statement, manufactured by three Indian companies: Sresan Pharmaceutical, Rednex Pharmaceuticals, and Shape Pharma. The oral liquid drugs were found to conta ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Officials of the Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA), along with the Karkhana police, on Friday raided an unlicensed premises in Namalagundu of Secunderabad following a tip-off about the illegal sale of prescription drugs. During the raid, officials seized 66 vials of 'Termin' and 'Termiva' injections from the premises, which was being run by one M Naresh.According to officials, the injections were being stocked and sold illegally to gym-goers for bodybuilding and performance ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Thousands of residents of Madhapur face a serious health hazard as illegal water traders supply highly contaminated water from unauthorised borewells drilled near the heavily polluted Sunnam Cheruvu. This water, laced with dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals, is being delivered to hostels, educational institutions, hotels and eateries in the area. Many residents are consuming this water daily, unaware of the long-term harm to their health. Locals say the situation is dire. The stench from Sunnam Cheruvu is so strong that even standing near the lake has become unbearable. Yet, w ...Read More >
Medak: Telangana State BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Friday appealed to the people to give the committed party an opportunity to meet the aspirations of the poor and downtrodden. Addressing a large gathering of party workers in Medak, the BJP chief remarked that citizens have experienced the rule of the BRS and the Congress party and have had bitter experiences with the deceitful practices of both. He urged people to support the BJP wholeheartedly in the upcoming local body elections as a way to teach the ruling Congress party a lesson for its unfulfilled promises. Rao emphasized that t ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, on Saturday warned medical shops against the illegal sale and misuse of Anabolic-Androgenic steroids and cardiac stimulants, such as Mephentermine injection, and other prescription medicines by certain gyms and fitness centres. In an advisory, the state Drug Department said that it has noted the misuse of these medicines. Also Read | Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions: Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Warns of 'Open War' if Ongoing Peace Dialogue Fails. "It has come to notice that certain gyms an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 29 (UNI) On World Heart Day, voices from the government, medical fraternity, and public figures united in urging Indians to adopt healthier lifestyles to combat the rising threat of cardiovascular diseases -- especially among the youth. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the world's leading cause of death, claiming an estimated 19.8 million lives in 2022 alone, according to the WHO. These accounted for 32% of all global deaths, with heart attacks and strokes responsible for 85% of the toll -- highlighting the urgent need for prevention, early detection, and accessible care. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, May 21 (Maxim News): Heavy rain is lashing in many parts of the Hyderabad city. heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is falling in many places. Low-lying areas have been flooded due to the rain. People are facing severe difficulties due to the rain. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Heavy rain is falling in the old city as well as in the suburbs. Traffic has come to a standstill in many areas due to the heavy rain. Heavy rain is falling in Malakpet, Dilsukhnagar, Saroornagar, Kothapet, Secunderabad, Boinpally, Marredpally, Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Panjagutta, Lakdikapoo ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Hamirpur (HP), Dec 16 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said strict and decisive action is underway to uproot the "chitta (heroin) termite" from the state. He was speaking at an anti-chitta awareness walkathon in Hamirpur. The walkathon, which commenced from Government Senior Secondary School for Boys and concluded at Police Lines Dosadka Ground, saw an overwhelming participation of people from all walks, including students, government officials and public representatives, according to an official statement. Before the walkathon began, the chief ministe ...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 >
Srinagar: The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police is conducting searches at ten locations across four districts in the Valley. An official told news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a terror-crime case linked to a terrorist sleeper cell and recruitment module handled by Jaish commander Abdullah Ghazi from across the border. The searches are underway at one location in Pulwama, six in Ganderbal, one in Srinagar, and two in Budgam district -- (KNO) ...Read More >
Moderate traffic congestion is anticipated in and around the Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Indoor stadium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions and traffic restrictions in view of a large public meeting organised by the Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation and its 24 associated bodies at the Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium, Yousufguda, on October 28. Moderate traffic congestion is anticipated in and around the stadium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 6 (ANI): Following the interim bail granted to Law student Sharmistha Panoli by Calcutta High Court, her lawyer Kanchan Jaju said that the court has granted her protection after she received threats on social media. Advocate Kanchan Jaju said that the bail procedure is in process, and after the signature of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), it would be sent to jail, and she would be released at 5 pm. Also Read | Haryana Man Rapes Multiple Minors, Films Acts and Sells Sex Abuse Videos To Porn Websites: CBI Shares Disturbing Details. "The court has grant ...Read More >
A Sydney-based study of 69 young people seeking mental health care found almost a quarter showed disrupted body clocks that showed signs that looked like jet lag, despite not having traveled across time zones. The University of Sydney researchers suggest the finding could lead to new ways to treat and study mental health conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. The study, led by Dr. Joanne Carpenter and Professor Ian Hickie from the University of Sydney, is the first to look simultane ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Residents across the city, including those staying in prime localities like Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Madhapur areas are increasingly concerned about the rising mosquito menace and urging the municipal corporations to take immediate action. Moreover, the three municipal corporations - Greater Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri - have been facing much online criticism for rising mosquito menace. Hyderabad is currently facing a severe mosquito menace, causing an alarm. The situation is causing anxiety among families due to the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses and viral fevers, ...Read More >
Lifestyle factors such as drinking and smoking could contribute to increased severity of obstructive sleep apnoea Letting your hair down at the weekend might be a well-known recipe for a hangover, but researchers say it might also increase the severity of a common sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) involves complete pauses in breathing or partial reductions in airflow that arise because muscles in the back of the throat relax, causing the airways to narrow or close. It is more commo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's once-a-week injection for patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Also Read | Durga Puja 2025: PM Narendra Modi Participates in Durga Puja Celebrations in Delhi's CR Park on Occasion of Maha Ashtami, Prays for Everyone's Happiness and Wellbeing (See Pics). In a statement provided to ANI, Novo Nordisk has stated that Ozempic is intended for individuals with Type 2 diabetes and will be available only upon a doctor's prescription. "Ozempic is meant for pe ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Several parts of Hyderabad witnessed moderate to heavy showers on Wednesday evening, bringing relief from the heat but triggering traffic snarls across major corridors. The sudden downpour during peak travel hours left several roads waterlogged and slowed vehicular movement, particularly in busy junctions. According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TDPS), Begumpet recorded the highest rainfall in the city at 31 mm, followed by Bowenpally with 16.8 mm and Tolichowki with 14.8 mm. Other localities such as Ferozguda (14 mm), Shaikpet (7.8 mm), and Srinagar Colon ...Read More >
Aditya Shrivastava, India's leading body transformation coach, has opened limited slots for his highly sought-after Body Transformation Program. With over 20 years of experience, Aditya has helped athletes, fitness models, and professionals achieve their dream physiques. His program offers personalized training and meal plans, adaptable to different fitness goals, from fat loss to bodybuilding. Results can be seen in just 8 to 12 weeks. Aditya’s sustainable approach emphasizes strength, shape, and overall well-being. With slots filling fast, this is a prime opportunity to train with one of the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Unidentified individuals sent emails to the chief judge of the city civil courts complex in Hyderabad, the Gymkhana Club, and Raj Bhavan, alleging that improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were planted on the premises on Tuesday. Anti-sabotage checks were conducted at the three locations, and the threat was declared a hoax.At 3:43 am, a person named Abdia Abdulla emailed the chief judge of the civil courts complex and the Hyderabad Gymkhana Club, claiming that four RDX-based IEDs had been placed at both sites. The message instructed judges and staff to evacuate the buildings.The send ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly (LLY.N), opens new tab plans to bring its experimental oral weight-loss drug orforglipron to India as it sees market potential in the world's most populous nation, a senior executive said on Thursday. "I do think there is promise for products like that (orforpligron) in India, if it does get approved," Winselow Tucker, Lilly India's president said at an event in Mumbai. Tucker, however, did not indicate when Lilly plans to launch the drug. The drugmaker ha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has recently flagged the improper use and illegal sale of the cardiovascular drug Mephentermine Sulphate injections in gyms across Secunderabad. Acting on a tip-off from the Karkhana police, DCA officials conducted a raid on an unlicensed premises owned by M Naresh at Namalagundu, Secunderabad, seizing 66 vials of the cardiac stimulant drugs Termin and Termiva. These injections, primarily intended for medical use to normalise decreased blood pressure during surgery-induced hypotension, are being illegally stocked and sold in gyms to ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 5 (ANI): Law student Sharmistha Panoli, arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through a social media post, has been granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court on Thursday. The court directed her to cooperate with the investigation, not leave the country, and furnished bail on a personal bond of Rs 10,000. The court also ordered appropriate police protection for her. Her father, Prithviraj Panoli, expressed relief, citing her health issues, including kidney problems and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Prithviraj Panoli s ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 5 (ANI): Law student Sharmistha Panoli, arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through a social media post, has been granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court on Thursday. The court directed her to cooperate with the investigation, not leave the country, and furnished bail on a personal bond of Rs 10,000. The court also ordered appropriate police protection for her. Her father, Prithviraj Panoli, expressed relief, citing her health issues, including kidney problems and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Prithviraj Panoli s ...Read More >
Chhindwara (MP), Oct 6 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh police have formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the death of 14 children in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure, linked to the consumption of a "toxic" cough syrup, officials said. Dr Praveen Soni from Chhindwara has been arrested for alleged negligence in connection with the child deaths, while a case has been registered against the Coldrif cough syrup manufacturing company, the officials said on Sunday. The body of the last victim was exhumed on Sunday for a post-mortem. Chhindwara Additional Collector Dhirendra Singh sa ...Read More >