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What is the 2 pm cutoff rule for afternoon power nap?

What is the 2 pm cutoff rule for afternoon power nap?

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.

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Indian Express 12:35 PM • 6 Jun 2026
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Mauritius restricts entry amid ebola outbreak in Africa

Mauritius restricts entry amid ebola outbreak in Africa

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.

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Medical Dialogues 12:05 PM • 6 Jun 2026
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Mehbooba Mufti urges faster work on AIIMS Awantipora project

Mehbooba Mufti urges faster work on AIIMS Awantipora project

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti spoke to Union Health Minister JP Nadda and urged faster completion of the AIIMS Awantipora project in Jammu and Kashmir. She highlighted the poor state of healthcare in the region and said the early commissioning of the hospital would greatly improve medical services and provide relief to patients.

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Medical Dialogues 11:18 AM • 6 Jun 2026
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JP Nadda slams Kharge over NFHS-6 data remarks

JP Nadda slams Kharge over NFHS-6 data remarks

Union Health Minister JP Nadda criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on NFHS-6 data, stating,"Shri Kharge ji’s half-knowledge is dangerous. Public health is too important to be reduced to political rhetoric." Supporting the Centre's public health record, Nadda highlighted gains in maternal care, institutional deliveries, vaccination and health insurance.

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Medical Dialogues 9:53 AM • 6 Jun 2026
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Study identifies blood markers that predict lung cancer

Study identifies blood markers that predict lung cancer

A new study published in Cell has identified 14 blood proteins that can predict lung cancer risk more than five years before diagnosis. Researchers analysed nearly 48,000 blood samples and found the markers improved risk prediction when combined with factors like age and smoking history, potentially enabling earlier detection and prevention strategies.

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Medical Dialogues 9:10 AM • 6 Jun 2026
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PM Modi inaugurates 220-bed ESIC hospital in Surat

PM Modi inaugurates 220-bed ESIC hospital in Surat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 220-bed ESIC Hospital in Surat as part of development projects worth Rs 18,800 crore. The upgraded multi-specialty facility will provide healthcare services to about 3.2 lakh insured workers and over 12 lakh beneficiaries. It also includes a medical college and plans for advanced diagnostic and critical care facilities.

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Medical Dialogues 9:05 AM • 6 Jun 2026
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SC initiates contempt proceedings against AIIMS acting director

SC initiates contempt proceedings against AIIMS acting director

The Supreme Court has initiated contempt proceedings against AIIMS New Delhi Acting Director Dr. Nikhil Tandon for failing to personally submit an explanation in a DNA test case despite court orders. The court directed him to appear on July 7. It also accepted the DNA report and disposed of related pending applications.

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Medical Dialogues 9:03 AM • 6 Jun 2026
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PM Modi credits Ayushman Bharat for cutting medical costs

PM Modi credits Ayushman Bharat for cutting medical costs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Ayushman Bharat has significantly reduced healthcare expenses by expanding insurance coverage to millions of families. Speaking in Daman, he noted that the scheme, along with Jan Aushadhi Kendras and digital health initiatives, has helped save nearly ₹2.25 lakh crore while improving access to medical care nationwide.

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Medical Dialogues 7:06 AM • 6 Jun 2026
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Hyderabad reports another suspected Ebola case from Sudan

Hyderabad reports another suspected Ebola case from Sudan

A Sudanese student in Hyderabad has been isolated at Gandhi Hospital after showing suspected Ebola-related symptoms during airport screening. His samples have been sent for testing, and results are expected within two days. Health officials also isolated a close contact as a precaution while continuing surveillance of travellers arriving from Ebola-affected countries.

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Medical Dialogues 7:04 AM • 6 Jun 2026
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Cancer care hit as chemo drug shortage disrupts treatment in India

Cancer care hit as chemo drug shortage disrupts treatment in India

Owing to the West Asia crisis, supply shortages have driven up platinum prices, leading to a shortage of commonly used chemotherapy drugs. Oncologists have sought urgent intervention from regulators and pharmaceutical firms to address the supply chain issues. Manufacturers, meanwhile, said the sharp rise in platinum prices has made it difficult to sustain production under the current price caps.

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The South First 7:04 AM • 6 Jun 2026
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