You’re in for some grim news.The United Nations has issued a stark warning regarding the fertility rate worldwide. According to a new report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN agency for reproductive rights, global fertility rates are experiencing an “unprecedented decline.“The agency has taken its strongest line yet on fertility decline, warning
Tamil Nadu had to surrender nearly 130 super-speciality medical seats meant for in-service candidates to the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling before conducting its second round of counselling. This was after the Directorate-General of Health Services (DGHS) asked the State to revert the vacant in-service seats to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for all-India counselling.
Goa: Doctors withdraw protest against State Health Minister after CM Pramod Sawant intervenes Doctors at the Goa Medical College and Hospital have withdrawn their protest against Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, following an assurance from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that their demands would be addressed. | Video Credit: The Hindu The Maharashtra Senior Resident Doctors’ Association
In the era of endless screen time and mental multitasking, having our brain stay sharp and stress-free is more vital than ever. While some reach for brain-training games or supplements, yoga provides a tried-and-tested, side-effect-free solution to improve memory, concentration, and overall brain functioning.Here are 7 effective yoga asanas (poses) — supported by both tradition
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Globally, gallstone disease (cholelithiasis) is prevalent, with varying rates in different regions. In India, the prevalence of gallstones is estimated to be around 4% of the population. In contrast, studies in the West have shown a higher prevalence, with about 10% of American adults having gallstones. Within India, there are regional variations, with higher rates observed in certain
(In the weekly Health Matters newsletter, Ramya Kannan writes about getting to good health, and staying there. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter in your inbox.) This week, we go after the ubiquitous microscopic, unicellular living organisms that were among the first life forms to appear on earth – bacteria. We go after them, only in a manner of speaking, because
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s 2025 State of World Population (SOWP) Report, titled, ‘The Real Fertility Crisis’, states that one in three adult Indians (36%) face unintended pregnancies, while 30% experience unfulfilled desire for having either more or fewer children. Notably, 23% faced both, said the report released on Tuesday (July 10) morning. Â
Inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia and hiatal hernia are among the most common types. Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. Hernias can occur in the abdomen, upper thigh
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