Jalandhar , June 22 : The 12th International Day of Yoga celebration at Lovely Professional University witnessed the grand participation of over 12,000 students, faculty members, staff, and public representatives from across the region, making it one of Punjab’s largest yoga gatherings. Shri Nitin Nabin, National President, Bharatiya Janata Party,…
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World Sickle Cell Day 2026: From “Closing the Survival Gap” to a New Era of Cure, Care and Equity
Every year on June 19, the world observes World Sickle Cell Day—but in 2026, the conversation feels different. It is no longer limited to awareness alone. It is now about urgency, equity, and a rapidly evolving medical future. The official theme for World Sickle Cell Day 2026 is: “Closing the…
Continue ReadingWorld Blood Donor Day Celebrated at Jeypore; Kotpad’s Tulasi Das Nayak Honoured
Kotpad/Jeypore: World Blood Donor Day was celebrated at the District Headquarters Hospital in Jeypore with great enthusiasm. The event was attended by the Sub-Collector, the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), and other dignitaries, who felicitated voluntary blood donors from different parts of the district for their invaluable contribution to saving…
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Pregnancy Pillows and Quality Sleep During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a remarkable journey that brings significant physical and emotional changes to a woman’s body. As the baby grows, maintaining a comfortable sleeping position becomes increasingly challenging. Many expectant mothers experience sleep disturbances caused by back pain, hip discomfort, frequent urination, heartburn, and the growing weight of the baby…
Continue ReadingJan Aushadhi Kendras Cross 19,200 Mark Nationwide, Expanding Affordable Healthcare Access
New Delhi, June 18: The number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) has increased to over 19,200 across the country, rising sharply from just 84 in 2014, the Government of India said on Wednesday. The expansion reflects a significant scale-up of the affordable healthcare initiative aimed at improving access…
Continue ReadingAditya Birla Sun Life Insurance launches Anmol Akshaya
Chandigarh, June 12 : Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited , the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital, India’s diversified financial services company, announced the launch of ABSLI Anmol Akshaya, a savings-oriented participating life insurance plan designed to help customers achieve future goals while safeguarding their families against life’s…
Continue ReadingCenter for Vein Restoration fellowship program graduates seven physicians, expanding the next generation of venous and lymphatic medicine specialists
GREENBELT, Md. — Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) announced the graduation of seven physicians from its accredited Venous & Lymphatic Medicine Fellowship Program for the 2025–2026 academic year, marking another milestone in the organization’s effort to expand access to specialized vein care across the United States. The graduating fellows are: Dr. Rohit…
Continue ReadingUsing AI to Connect the Dots in Public Health
An auto body shop repeatedly violates air-quality rules next to a row of homes. A bus route stops short of the nearest grocery store. A longtime public health worker knows from years in the field which neighborhood patterns never make it into a spreadsheet. For Katie Stebbins, executive director of the Food…
Continue ReadingNoida CME Highlights Growing Role of Evidence-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice
Noida: Close to 150 healthcare professionals, including a large number of practising physicians, gathered in Noida for a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme focused on the role of evidence-based nutrition in modern clinical practice. The event explored how Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine, and scientifically validated dietary interventions…
Continue ReadingAt Rutgers, SCARLET Provides an Interprofessional Approach to Simulation Education
When it comes to cutting-edge simulation in health care, Rutgers Health is seeing SCARLET. Short for Simulation Collaboratory Advancing Research, Learning, Education and Technology and developed in partnership between the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, the School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, SCARLET provides simulation-based innovations across…
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