Himachal Pradesh's growing dependence on highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) has triggered serious concerns among environmentalists and agricultural experts, who warn that the state could be heading towards a significant public health and ecological crisis. Himalaya Niti Abhiyan coordinator Guman Singh and agricultural researcher Satya Sainath said success in horticulture has come at a human cost.
A four-year-old's death from Shigella infection in Kerala has renewed concern over this highly contagious bacterial disease. Spread through contaminated food, water, and poor hygiene, Shigella can cause severe diarrhoea, dehydration, and fever, especially in children. Experts stress early treatment, hydration, handwashing, and food safety to prevent serious complications.
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The World Health Organization on World Food Safety Day said that children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults. Despite being just 9% of the global population, these kids make up 29% of cases of food-borne diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases, which can be deadly for them.
Researchers at CMC Vellore tracked 251 children in urban slums for nine years, revealing India's double burden of malnutrition. Nearly half were stunted by age two, but obesity surged after age five, reaching 14.6% by age nine. Maternal BMI strongly influenced outcomes, underscoring intergenerational links. Experts urge stronger maternal nutrition and monitoring beyond early childhood.
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US health officials have warned that Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could become as severe as the 2014-16 West Africa epidemic if stronger measures aren't taken. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo could grow to over 20,000 cases. Officials urged faster isolation of infected people to limit the spread.
Dr Chirag Tandon, Director, Internal Medicine, ShardaCare, Healthcity said timing matters when it comes to naps. "Taking a nap before 2 pm is usually better because it matches body's natural sleep-wake cycle," he said. A late-afternoon snooze, on the other hand, may steal from nighttime sleep. "They...may reduce sleep pressure, making it difficult to fall asleep at night," he stated.
On World Environment Day, experts highlight that healthcare systems must also focus on sustainability, as hospitals generate significant carbon emissions, waste, and resource use. While saving lives remains the priority, reducing environmental impact is now a clinical and ethical responsibility. Sustainable healthcare aims to balance patient care with long-term environmental protection.
Amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa, Mauritius has temporarily restricted entry of foreign nationals who have recently travelled to or transited through Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan. Citizens and legal residents are exempt but must undergo quarantine if exposed. The country will also strengthen airport screening and health checks for incoming travelers.
