Trump aid cuts weaken global HIV fight, report finds
A global study says 1,700-plus HIV service sites shut after PEPFAR funding cuts in 2025. Prevention programmes and services for vulnerable communities suffered the
Contaminated Food a Silent Global Killer
Unsafe food is responsible for an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year worldwide, according to new data released by the
Eat Fresh, Stay Full
Staying hydrated through food is an effective and simple approach to healthy eating, especially for those aiming to manage weight. Salads made with water-rich
Africa Must Fund Its Own Health Research, Experts Warn
African health experts have called on governments to increase domestic funding for research and data systems, warning that reliance on external support threatens sustainability
Generic Drugs Boost Hypertension Control
By setting price ceilings on essential medicines based on average market prices, India successfully kept out-of-pocket costs low while still ensuring manufacturers made sustainable
Pan-India campaign to promote healthy ageing & longevity
The campaign also aims to boost the well-being of India’s elderly population — projected to rise to 347 million by 2050…reports Asian Lite News
Excessive screen time may raise risk of early puberty
The findings linked the early risk of puberty with accelerated bone growth and bone age caused because of exposure to blue light…reports Asian Lite
New Study Finds Cheaper Way to Control Cholesterol Levels
A promising new method involves allosteric inhibitors – drugs that bind to different parts of the protein, changing its behaviour and preventing harmful interactions…reports
Preventive Health Key as Lifespan Expected to Increase
As far as the Indian population is concerned, the study predicted an increased burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — a common lung
‘India Requires Better Food Policies for Healthier Choices’
Elisa Pineda, Research Fellow at The George Institute for Global Health, UK, said, “India was generally better than neighbouring countries in terms of implementation
