Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement. Jul 22, 2024
Delhi doctors see surge in hand, foot & mouth disease in young children

Monsoon Drives Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Delhi, young children affected

In the bustling city of New Delhi, medical professionals are raising alarms over a significant increase in cases of a highly contagious viral illness known as Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). This surge, primarily affecting infants and young children, is being propelled by the monsoon season, which provides an ideal environment for the virus to flourish. Jul 17, 2024
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Triple Talaq Insufficient to End Muslim Marriage

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that saying 'Talaq' three times doesn't dissolve a Muslim marriage. The court stated that divorce requires specific steps, including reconciliation efforts and valid reasons. Jul 13, 2024
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Indian-American scientist discovers new biomarker for obsessive compulsive disorder

Dr. Sameer Sheth's team identified a unique neural activity pattern in OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The team used contemporary DBS devices to record brain activity, observing changes in patients' daily lives. The study, published in Nature Medicine, suggests this biomarker could revolutionize understanding and treatment of OCD. This discovery offers hope to patients resistant to traditional therapies and opens avenues for more effective treatments. Jul 13, 2024
Dengue can seriously affect your brain, nervous system: Doctors

Monsoon Dengue Surge: Neurological Implications Highlighted

As the monsoon season engulfs India, medical experts are sounding the alarm about the often-overlooked neurological implications of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral illness. While the disease is primarily known for causing mild flu-like symptoms, it can have profound effects on the brain and nervous system, according to leading neurologists. Jul 9, 2024
'Decided to use my own hair to make wig': Hina Khan's mother cries as actor CUTS her hair off amid cancer treatment

'Hair will grow back, eyebrows will return': Hina Khan's mother cries in pain as actor chops off her hair amid cancer treatment

Hina in an emotional note wrote, "I choose to let go of my beautiful hair before it starts falling off. I didn't want to endure this mental breakdown for weeks. So, I choose to let go of my crown because I've realized my real crown is my COURAGE, my STRENGTH, and the love I have for myself. Aur haan.. I have decided to use my own hair to make a nice Wig for this phase." Jul 4, 2024