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06 Nov

Haryana Suspends 966 Drug Sale Licences After Inspections, Cancels 15 More Over Irregularities

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Singh Rao, Counterfeit Medicines, Drug Safety, FDA, Haryana, health

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has suspended 966 drug sale licences and 12 manufacturing or blood centre licences following inspections carried out between April 1 and September 30, 2026. During the same period, 15 licences were cancelled completely and five were partially cancelled over alleged violations and irregularities. Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao said the state government was committed to ensuring that residents had access to safe and quality medicines. She added that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had been directed to take strict action against those involved in manufacturing or selling counterfeit drugs. According to an FDA…

03 Nov

Why Walking For Just 10 Minutes After Meals May Make A Difference To Your Health

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsLifestylefitness, health, healthy habits, Lifestyle, Walking

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A short walk after a meal may seem like a small habit, but it can make a difference to how the body processes food. Even 10 minutes of light walking after lunch or dinner can help reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes and support better glucose control. Unlike intense workouts, a post-meal walk does not require special equipment, a gym membership or a lengthy time commitment. It can simply mean walking around the neighbourhood, taking the stairs or moving around the house after eating. How Does Walking After Meals Help? After eating, the body breaks down carbohydrates…

24 Oct

Want Better Sleep? These Everyday High-Fibre Foods May Help You Rest Better, Study Finds

nishuthapar10 CommentsLifestylehealth, Lifestyle, nutrition, Sleep, wellness

Lifestyle Desk: Struggling to get a restful night's sleep? Your daily food choices may be worth a closer look. A study published in Nature Health in August 2026 found that higher dietary fibre intake was associated with small changes in sleep patterns, including more deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The researchers examined 4,793 nights of dietary and sleep data, using food logs and wearable sleep recordings from adults participating in the Human Phenotype Project. They found that days with higher fibre density were associated with a greater proportion of deep and REM sleep, a lower proportion of…

23 Oct

Chandigarh MLA Hostel Dispensary Gets Rs 1.20 Crore Medical Equipment, Advanced Ultrasound And Digital X-Ray Services Added

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChandigarh News, Haryana news, health, Healthcare infrastructure, Medical Equipment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Chandigarh’s MLA Hostel Dispensary has added modern diagnostic and treatment facilities with the installation of medical equipment worth Rs 1.20 crore. Dr Sumita Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary of Haryana’s Health and Family Welfare Department, inaugurated the equipment on Friday, October 23. The new facilities include advanced ultrasound imaging, digital radiography, an X-ray machine, physiotherapy equipment and an electrocardiogram (ECG) system. The expansion is expected to help patients access several diagnostic and treatment services at one location, potentially reducing the need for referrals to other healthcare institutions for routine investigations. According to the state government, the facilities are…

20 Oct

Scrolling Before Bed Every Night? What It Could Be Doing To Your Sleep

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsLifestylehealth, Lifestyle, Sleep, Smartphone Habits, wellness

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The plan to check your phone for five minutes before sleeping can easily turn into half an hour of scrolling. One video leads to another, messages need replies, and suddenly it is much later than expected. While this has become a familiar part of many people's bedtime routines, using a phone late at night may interfere with sleep in more ways than simply keeping you awake. The impact depends on how long you use your phone, what you are watching and how sensitive you are to light and stimulation before bed. However, sleep experts recommend creating…

30 Jul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Launch ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat’ Campaign on August 2

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaanti-drug campaign, governance, Haryana, health, Kurukshetra, PM Modi, Youth Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major push to steer youth away from substance abuse and channel their energy toward nation-building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the national ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat – Sankalp Abhiyaan’ on August 2, 2026. As part of this nationwide initiative, lakhs of youth across Haryana will join the launch virtually, taking a pledge to build a drug-free society and transforming the campaign into a state-wide mass movement. The primary state-level event in Haryana will take place in Kurukshetra, with Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh attending as the chief guest. The event will gather…

22 Jun

Simple daily changes that can significantly boost your energy and focus

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsLifestyleEnergy, health, wellness

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): —Feeling completely exhausted by the end of the day has become a common complaint in our fast-paced digital world. While many people turn to expensive gadgets, strict diets, or complex fitness routines to fix their fatigue, health experts are increasingly pointing out that the most effective solutions are actually the simplest ones. By making a few small, effortless adjustments to your daily routine, you can naturally reset your body's energy levels and clear away mental fog. The primary cause of daily exhaustion often stems from constant connectivity. Spending hours looking at screens keeps your brain in…

01 May

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Provides Vital Support with 100,000 Free Dialysis Sessions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCashless, Dialysis, health, Healthcare, Kidney Care, Medicine, MMSY, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): So far, around 1 lakh dialysis procedures, worth ₹16.5 crore, have been performed under the Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY). As chronic kidney disease rises across India, government-backed cashless dialysis programmes are emerging as a lifeline. Yet experts warn that survival is still being shaped more by access and affordability than by cure. Dhian Singh from Ludhiana visits the hospital twice a week. For someone who has been undergoing long-term dialysis, he often faces a range of persistent physical and metabolic symptoms, even with regular treatment. However, there is some relief when it comes…

30 Mar

Physicians Condemn Proposed Alberta Bill Restricting Medical Assistance in Dying

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta, Bill 18, Doctors, Ethics, health, MAID

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A group of Alberta physicians and healthcare providers has issued a sharp rebuke of the provincial government’s proposed Bill 18, the Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act. In a public letter and interviews on Monday, March 30, 2026, medical professionals argued that the legislation which seeks to impose stricter limits on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) than current federal laws undermine patient autonomy and places clinicians in "ethically untenable positions." Dr. Dionne Walsh, a palliative care physician and signatory of the letter, stated that the bill’s restrictive measures fail to recognize the complexity of suffering,…

29 Nov

India Prepares Major Overhaul of Disease Tracking With Predictive Surveillance Push

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trendinghealth, India

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India is gearing up for a significant transformation in the way it monitors and responds to infectious diseases, with health authorities set to adopt a predictive surveillance model powered by advanced digital tools and artificial intelligence. The new system aims to identify potential outbreaks earlier than ever before, replacing the long-standing practice of detecting clusters only after they appear. The shift is centred on strengthening the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), which will serve as the single hub for all national disease reports. Dr. Ranjan Das, Director of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said…