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newsThe NFHS-6 coverage brings together state-level survey findings on health and nutrition. These data help identify gaps in maternal care, child health, and diet, guiding policies that can improve long-term disease prevention.
newsKerala is creating an outbreak calendar to better anticipate and respond to infections such as Shigella. Earlier detection and cleaner monsoon sanitation can reduce spread, supporting stronger community health and lower disease risk.
scienceEmerging research suggests music can help sleep by reducing stress and influencing the gut microbiota. That points to a low-cost, side-effect-free way to support sleep quality and broader mental wellbeing.
healthThis Yoga Day event highlights yoga’s role in healthy ageing. Regular practice can support flexibility, balance, stress control, and mental wellbeing, which may lower long-term risk for metabolic and cardiovascular disease.
newsWHO and Brazil are urging G7 leaders to complete the pandemic treaty. Stronger international rules can improve outbreak preparedness and response, helping protect public health and reduce future disease risk.
newsApollo Hospitals has appointed leadership for its healthtech arm as it prepares a demerger and eventual listing. The move signals growing investment in digital care delivery, which may improve access and efficiency in health services.
healthExperts say people with overlapping conditions often face years of delayed diagnosis because care is fragmented and expensive. Earlier recognition and better nutrition support can improve symptom control, protect gut and immune health, and lower disease burden.
newsA public pledge ceremony marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and drew students and residents to support older adults. Stronger social support can help older people eat better, stay safer and maintain mental wellbeing, which lowers frailty and health risks.
scienceBrazilian authorities reported rare severe adverse events after dengue vaccination, prompting concern about safety monitoring. For public health, vaccine safety surveillance matters alongside nutrition because infection prevention helps protect immunity and reduce disease burden.
newsIndia’s food regulator has issued notices to eight companies over brand names and claims that may mislead shoppers. Clearer labeling can help people choose lower-sugar, less processed foods, supporting better metabolic and cardiovascular health.
newsHealth officials reported no fresh Shigella cases, with 23 people still under treatment and the affected children stable. Safe water, hand hygiene and food safety remain important to prevent gut infection and limit dehydration-related illness.
healthIndia’s chief economic adviser warned that poor physical and mental health can slow productivity and economic growth. The takeaway for nutrition is that balanced diets support energy and brain function, which can improve mental wellbeing and reduce long-term disease risk.
newsFSSAI sent notices to eight companies over labels using terms like healthy, true vitamin and vegan in ways that may mislead buyers. Clearer labeling can help people make better nutrition choices and may support healthier diets and lower chronic disease risk.
scienceBefore-and-after MRI scans found brain changes in new fathers, suggesting caregiving may shape neural pathways linked to parenting. More research could clarify how involved fatherhood affects mental wellbeing, stress regulation and family health.
newsPM Modi highlighted India’s large-scale healthcare programme and cheaper medicines, stents and knee implants through Jan Aushadhi. Lower treatment costs can improve access to care and may reduce long-term disease burden, especially for families managing chronic illness.
newsAn ICMR team reached Kozhikode to review the Nipah case and containment steps, while relatives of the patient tested negative. Rapid testing and monitoring are key to limiting spread and protecting community health during viral outbreaks.
scienceResearchers released a 3D atlas of the human brainstem, giving a clearer view of a highly complex brain region. Better mapping may improve understanding of neurological disease and support future mental wellbeing and brain-health research.
newsThe court said deep-seated son preference still persists despite improving sex ratios. Strong enforcement of sex-selection laws supports maternal health, gender equity, and broader long-term public health outcomes.
newsNo new Nipah cases were reported in Kozhikode, but contacts remain under observation and some patients were hospitalized for monitoring. Ongoing tracing and isolation help contain outbreaks and protect community health.
newsTamil Nadu has increased Nipah monitoring as fever clusters are being watched closely. Stronger surveillance and rapid response help limit viral spread, protecting community immunity and lowering outbreak risk.
