A 28-year-old Himachal Pradesh man died after a snack reportedly became lodged in his windpipe, causing severe breathing distress. The tragic incident has sparked awareness about how quickly choking emergencies can turn fatal. Doctors warn that airway blockage requires immediate medical attention, as delayed treatment can lead to oxygen deprivation, unconsciousness, and death within minutes.
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India has performed its first advanced minimally invasive valve replacement for high-risk patients with severe heart valve leakage, offering hope to those unfit for open-heart surgery. But with treatment costs reaching nearly Rs 20 lakh and imported devices requiring special approval, the breakthrough remains accessible to only a small section of Indians who need it most.
Dr Vineet Kumar Gupta, Senior Director, Gastroenterology, ShardaCare-Healthcity, said late-night eating, poor sleep, stress or slow digestion can play a role in a missing appetite in morning. Sometimes, hunger hormones may not be active early in the day. In some cases, body may still be processing food from the night. Gupta noted that over time, skipping breakfast may impact metabolism.
NFHS-6 shows that India’s hypertension prevalence has declined to 22.1% among men and 19.4% among women, but major regional disparities persist. Kerala recorded the highest prevalence among men, while Rajasthan topped among women. Southern states remained among the country’s hypertension hotspots, even as Uttarakhand saw a sharp decline and West Bengal reported a hike.
India has made notable progress in reducing child malnutrition, improving maternal health, and expanding immunisation coverage, according to the latest National Family Health Survey. However, the report also highlights a sharp rise in obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle diseases, raising concerns about changing diets, sedentary lifestyles, and long-term public health risks.
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Union Health Secretary launched the pilot ToFEI app on World No Tobacco Day 2026 to strengthen tobacco-free norms in schools and colleges. The digital platform enables self-assessment, monitoring, and compliance with tobacco control guidelines. It aims to support enforcement, awareness, and healthier environments for students, with pilot testing in Rajasthan, Meghalaya, and Maharashtra.
Cambodia has achieved the 95-95-95 HIV targets, marking a major milestone in its fight against AIDS. This means most people living with HIV know their status, are on antiretroviral treatment, and have viral suppression. The country is now steadily progressing toward ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
The Indian Stroke Association, under its 'Save the Brain' initiative, partnered with Rotary Bengaluru HSR to promote stroke prevention and early detection. They launched an advanced health screening kiosk that can assess over 50 health parameters in minutes. The initiative raised awareness about stroke warning signs, its risk factors, and the importance of timely medical intervention.
Experts say sweating does not remove toxins; liver and kidneys handle detoxification. According to nutritionist Pooja Makhija, exercise is essential in summer as it improves blood circulation, supports lymphatic function, boosts metabolism, and helps the body adapt to heat. Regular physical activity also enhances heat tolerance and reduces fatigue and heat stress over time.
