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Sun, 17 May 2026 21:51:44 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/indias-extreme-heat-surge-is-super-el-ni�o-making-people-fall-sick-223256-1.htm Highlights: India is witnessing extreme temperatures above 47C, possibly linked to a developing Super El Nino ]]> medindia/healthnews/indias-extreme-heat-surge-is-super-el-ni�o-making-people-fall-sick-223256-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/transforming-teen-mental-health-in-indias-slums-the-artemis-model-223254-1.htm Highlights: Nearly 47.1% of adolescents were identified as high-risk for depression or self-harm Around 86% o]]> medindia/healthnews/transforming-teen-mental-health-in-indias-slums-the-artemis-model-223254-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/indias-2026-plan-for-blood-transfusion-and-access-to-safe-blood-223229-1.htm Highlights: Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in blood transfusion narrows the diagnostic window for HIV and Hepatitis i]]> 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medindia/healthnews/heatwave-alert-how-riders-can-stay-safe-in-extreme-temperatures-223216-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/why-are-warm-nights-during-heatwaves-becoming-a-hidden-health-risk-in-india-223201-1.htm Highlights: Warm nights prevent the body from cooling , leading to cumulative heat stress Indian Meteorolog]]> medindia/healthnews/why-are-warm-nights-during-heatwaves-becoming-a-hidden-health-risk-in-india-223201-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/unveiling-indias-pollution-crisis-the-hidden-threat-of-contaminated-sites-223197-1.htm Highlights: India's contaminated sites may be just the tip of the iceberg, with widespread pollution going undetec]]> medindia/healthnews/unveiling-indias-pollution-crisis-the-hidden-threat-of-contaminated-sites-223197-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/heatwave-crisis-in-india-advisory-symptoms-and-prevention-223193-1.htm Highlights: India officially declares a heatwave when temperatures hit 45C - and several states are already ther]]> medindia/healthnews/heatwave-crisis-in-india-advisory-symptoms-and-prevention-223193-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/are-young-indians-becoming-diabetic-before-they-even-realize-it-223141-1.htm Highlights: Nearly 20% of Indians in their 20s are prediabetic , often without symptoms Hidden risks like vi]]> medindia/healthnews/are-young-indians-becoming-diabetic-before-they-even-realize-it-223141-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/indias-hiv-prevention-fortifying-contraceptive-supply-strategies-223065-1.htm Highlights: India is digitizing its health supply chains through integrated logistics to eliminate administrative ]]> medindia/healthnews/indias-hiv-prevention-fortifying-contraceptive-supply-strategies-223065-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/abdominal-obesity-in-india-urban-hotspots-and-hidden-health-risks-222988-1.htm Highlights: Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai identified as abdominal obesity hotspots driven 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deaths continue to ris]]> medindia/healthnews/silent-killers-in-india-5-diseases-causing-millions-of-deaths-222212-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/indias-viral-watch-2025-what-the-latest-icmr-report-reveals-221538-1.htm Highlights: Between January and March and April and June of 2025, more than 4.5 lakh samples were tested; 11.5% of ]]> medindia/healthnews/indias-viral-watch-2025-what-the-latest-icmr-report-reveals-221538-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/medindia-honoured-at-healthcare-summit-2024-218320-1.htm Highlights: Recognized for excellence in telemedicine and patient engagement The entire team's support ensured s]]> medindia/healthnews/medindia-honoured-at-healthcare-summit-2024-218320-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indiaspecial/transforming-healthcare-improving-doctor-and-nurse-availability-in-india-217122-1.htm Highlights: 82% rise in medical colleges from 2014 to 2023 112% increase in MBBS seats and 127% in PG seats ]]> 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