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Doctor shares 10 immediate steps that may help save life during emergency at home

Doctor shares 10 immediate steps that may help save life during emergency at home

Dr Ankit Desai, a paediatric anaesthetist, shared 10 emergency steps to help save lives at home. He advised ensuring safety, calling emergency services, checking breathing and starting basic life support if needed. He also advised controlling bleeding, helping choking victims, positioning person safely, staying calm, gathering information for responders and not stopping until help arrives.

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Hindustan Times 6:13 PM • 15 May 2026
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7-minute cancer shot that costs ₹3.7 lakh per dose launched in India

7-minute cancer shot that costs ₹3.7 lakh per dose launched in India

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has launched Tecentriq SC, the world's first subcutaneous immunotherapy for lung cancer, in India. The drug delivers atezolizumab, the same molecule as in its existing IV immunotherapy, Tecentriq. Compared to IV version, which takes an hour, a single injection is administered under the skin, taking nearly seven minutes. Each dose costs approximately ₹3.7 lakh.

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Indian Express 3:12 PM • 15 May 2026
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Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

I Lost 26 Kgs — Zylo AI Calorie Tracker Made It Possible, it's the best calorie Tracker I have used

I’d tried every diet and app before, but nothing stuck. Then I discovered Zylo AI. Instead of guessing, I started tracking my meals with a single photo. Zylo instantly showed me calories, protein, and nutrients no manual logging, no confusion.
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Indian painkiller drives Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis: AFP Report

Indian painkiller drives Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis: AFP Report

India's pharmaceutical firms are flooding the west Africa market with a synthetic opioid called Tapentadol, usually used for severe pain management, which is fuelling the latter's opioid crisis, AFP reported. Tapentadol is increasingly being mixed with the lethal street narcotic 'kush', also known as "zombie drug", which has been declared a national emergency in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

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News18 2:59 PM • 15 May 2026
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Daily habits to help keep your kidneys strong

Daily habits to help keep your kidneys strong

Kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste from the body, so keeping them healthy is essential. Simple daily habits like drinking enough water, eating a balanced diet, reducing salt and sugar intake, avoiding smoking and alcohol, managing weight, and exercising regularly can support proper kidney function. It will also help in preventing long-term health problems and complications effectively.

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Asianet Newsable 10:48 AM • 15 May 2026
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Shalabhasana improves core strength and digestion: Ayush Ministry

Shalabhasana improves core strength and digestion: Ayush Ministry

Shalabhasana, also known as Locust Pose, is recommended by the Ayush Ministry to strengthen core muscles, improve digestion, and relieve constipation. It also helps reduce back pain, boosts energy, and enhances overall strength. Regular practice can benefit those with sedentary lifestyles, but precautions are advised for certain medical conditions.

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Medical Dialogues 9:45 AM • 15 May 2026
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Robotic surgery saves 10-year-old with rare spinal cancer

Robotic surgery saves 10-year-old with rare spinal cancer

A 10-year-old boy with a rare spinal Ewing sarcoma was successfully treated at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, using advanced robotic spine surgery in Telangana. After chemotherapy and complex robotic-guided tumour removal, doctors achieved complete excision with clear margins. The child recovered well, regained mobility, and was discharged without neurological complications.

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Medical Dialogues 9:43 AM • 15 May 2026
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Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

From Tracking to Transformation, My Journey with Zylo AI Calorie Counter

I used to struggle with tracking my meals and staying consistent. Then I found Zylo AI, it made calorie tracking effortless. Just a quick photo, and I knew exactly what I was eating. I have Lost over 12 Pounds (Kgs) in 30 days.
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Teen beats rare stage 3 bone cancer after 10-day ICU battle

Teen beats rare stage 3 bone cancer after 10-day ICU battle

A 17-year-old girl with rare stage 3 Ewing's sarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer, was successfully treated at Fortis Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, through a multidisciplinary approach. Despite critical condition, ICU care, and ventilator support, doctors initiated chemotherapy at the right time, leading to significant recovery and improved prognosis after weeks of treatment.

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Medical Dialogues 9:40 AM • 15 May 2026
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National Health Mission states effective ways to prevent anaemia

National Health Mission states effective ways to prevent anaemia

National Health Mission (NHM) states that the most affordable and effective way to prevent anaemia is a balanced diet and prioritising natural foods in diet over commercial supplements. Health experts recommend maintaining variety in the diet and consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables. Women, pregnant mothers, and growing children require special attention.

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Medical Dialogues 9:37 AM • 15 May 2026
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WHO warns global health goals may miss 2030 targets

WHO warns global health goals may miss 2030 targets

WHO has warned that global health progress is slowing and many 2030 health targets may not be achieved. Its 2026 report says COVID-19 reversed years of gains, widened inequalities, and strained healthcare systems. While progress was seen in HIV control and safe water access, challenges like malaria, anaemia, and poor health coverage persist.

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Medical Dialogues 6:44 AM • 15 May 2026
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