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New Delhi, March 18, 2026:The Government of India has launched a nationwide free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting around 1.2 crore girls aged 14 years across all 36 states and union territories, as part of its efforts to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in the country. The campaign began on February 28, 2026, […]

Expert tips for recognizing symptoms and reducing blood clot risk during extended sitting GREENBELT, Md. — With spring travel ramping up, Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is reminding the public that anyone traveling more than four hours by air, car, bus or train can be at risk for potentially deadly blood clots, particularly people with additional risk

P&G SEHAT Strengthens Primary Healthcare for Underserved Communities in Peninsular Villages and lslands Across Brahmaputra River in Assam Via Special Boat Clinic Biswanath, Mar 12: P&G SEHAT, the healthcare focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Procter & Gamble Health Limited (P&G Health ) – makers of trusted healthcare brands like Neurobion, Evion, Livogen etc.

  The campus aims to train 100,000 yoga teachers annually through structured yogic education Bengaluru, India | Mar 09— Akshar Yoga Kendraa has announced the launch of PURANTHA, a Himalayan-origin centre dedicated to advanced yoga and spiritual science. Conceptualised under the vision of Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, the new campus has been developed near Kempegowda International

Mar 6: Wockhardt Hospitals successfully concluded its month-long women’s empowerment initiative, “I Am Fearless: Her Health, Her Strength,” witnessing enthusiastic participation from over 1,800 staff members across its centres in Mumbai Central, Mira Road, Nagpur, and Rajkot, along with impactful community outreach programmes.  Celebrating International Women’s Day through its annual “I Am Fearless” campaign, the

By-  Christina Elston Los Angeles, Mar 06: Gastrointestinal cancer cases are expected to double worldwide by 2050, according to a multi-institutional study co-led by Cedars-Sinai. The projections, based on 2022 data and published in the journal Cancer, conclude that the biggest increases will be in pancreatic cancer diagnoses and colorectal cancer deaths.  Esophageal and liver cancer diagnoses and

New Delhi, Mar 5: Indian women are joining the workforce in record numbers, with their employment nearly doubling to over 40%, and 1.56 crore women entering formal jobs in the past seven years, according to recent government data. Yet despite rising economic participation and expanding gender-focused policy allocations, women’s personal health insurance ownership remains disproportionately

  Mar 04: The continuous movement of the vocal cords weakens and eventually stops as laryngeal cancer progresses. Researchers have, for the first time, discovered that restoring cellular vibration reduces the aggressiveness of advanced vocal cord cancer. When cancer cells were exposed to sound-wave vibration, a protein that promotes cancer growth and severity decreased. “What

Hyderabad, Mar 03: In a remarkable surgical milestone, a 34-year-old man weighing 191 kg with a body mass index (BMI) of 80.1 kg/m² successfully underwent a robotic mini-gastric bypass at Yashoda Hospitals. Classified as “super–super obese,” the patient faced significant perioperative risks due to severe respiratory compromise, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring daily

By  Dr. Mahipal S Sachdev, Chairman & Founder, Centre for Sight As the festival of colours approaches, homes and streets across India—especially in the northern regions—prepare to come alive with vibrant celebrations. Holi is a time for togetherness, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends. However, amid the festivities, it is equally important to remember that