The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains highly complex due to ongoing conflict, displacement, and resource shortages. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said response efforts are being hampered, while stressing the need for stronger on-ground support rather than travel bans, with over 1,000 suspected cases reported.
Dr Pawan Poddar explains that heatwaves are no longer just a seasonal issue but a serious threat to heart health, especially for people with existing conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease. Extreme heat increases heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and causes dehydration, raising risks of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications
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Australia has extended the quarantine of six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise till June 23 as a precaution after hantavirus cases were linked to the ship. All tested negative and show no symptoms, but officials cited the 42-day incubation period. The decision follows WHO guidance, with 13 cases reported so far.
Tobacco causes a major health crisis in India, with millions struggling to quit addiction. Experts highlight the importance of structured support through the National Tobacco Quitline Services (1800-11-2356), which offers free counselling in multiple languages. Studies show telephone-based guidance significantly improves quit rates and can save millions of lives nationwide.
Despite having some of India’s lowest fertility rates, Kerala and Tamil Nadu continue to show strong preference for second children, unlike Telangana’s rising single-child trend. SRS 2024 data reveals South India’s demographic transition is diverging, with large families nearly disappearing while the two-child norm still persists in parts of the region.
India’s household healthcare spending rose significantly in 2022-23 even as government health expenditure declined, according to National Health Accounts data. Out-of-pocket expenditure increased by ₹26,375 crore nationally, with southern states such as Kerala and Andhra Pradesh continuing to record high household burdens despite existing public insurance and welfare schemes.
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Telangana records the country’s highest share of deaths among people aged 15-59, with nearly two in five deaths occurring during working years, according to SRS 2024 data. The pattern aligns with elevated male mortality, high youth suicide shares in southern India, and rising cardiovascular deaths, revealing the hidden demographic cost within the region’s working-age population.
A University of Oklahoma study published in 'The American Journal of Pathology' suggests that obesity may influence how early-stage breast cancer becomes invasive. Researchers found that obesity creates a highly inflamed tumour environment, helping cancer cells survive and spread. These findings could significantly improve the prediction and targeted treatment of breast cancer progression.
A joint study by IIT Gandhinagar and the University of Illinois has revealed that herbal cigarettes are no safer than conventional tobacco cigarettes. Researchers found that herbal variants produce harmful fine particles and toxic emissions, occasionally at higher levels than tobacco smoke. The study warns that "natural" or "tobacco-free" labels can mislead consumers about potential health risks.
Rooms often do not cool immediately after switching on the AC because walls, furniture, and trapped air retain heat. Experts suggest running the ceiling fan and briefly opening windows before turning on the AC to improve air circulation. Additionally, regularly cleaning filters, maintaining the outdoor unit, and setting the temperature at 24°C can boost cooling and reduce electricity bills.
