Why Iodine Is Important for Overall Health Iodine is a vital mineral required by the human body to function properly. Although needed only in small amounts, this essential nutrient plays a major role in maintaining thyroid health, regulating metabolism, supporting brain development and ensuring normal growth. The body uses iodine to produce thyroid hormones — … Read more
Why Every Death Needs a Medical Certificate and How MCCD Can Transform India’s Healthcare System Every death tells a story—not just about an individual, but also about the health of an entire nation. Whether a person dies due to a heart attack, cancer, stroke, road accident, infectious disease, or any other medical condition, documenting the … Read more
Heat Smart School has emerged as a major step towards creating safer and climate-resilient learning environments as the Delhi Government, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GIZ India and other partner organisations, launched an innovative pilot project aimed at protecting schoolchildren from the growing threat of extreme heat and heatwaves. The initiative … Read more
Ammonia sensor technology has taken a major leap forward as Indian scientists have developed an ultra-sensitive device capable of detecting toxic ammonia gas at extremely low concentrations while operating efficiently at room temperature. The innovation, created by researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, is expected to improve industrial safety, … Read more
A sudden nosebleed can be an alarming experience for both children and adults. The sight of blood flowing from the nose often causes panic, leading many people to instinctively tilt their heads backward in an attempt to stop the bleeding. However, medical experts say that this widely followed practice is incorrect and can actually make … Read more
World Population Day is being observed on July 11, 2026, bringing renewed attention to one of the most important issues affecting humanity—the impact of population growth on sustainable development, healthcare, education, employment, climate change, and quality of life. Observed every year across the world, World Population Day serves as an opportunity for governments, policymakers, researchers, … Read more
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has described food adulteration and the illegal trade of counterfeit medicines as a serious social crime, stressing that such offences directly threaten public health and must not be tolerated under any circumstances. While chairing a high-level review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA), the Chief … Read more
Food Tampering Syndicate has emerged as a serious threat to consumer Food safety, exposing how expired food products can be deceptively reintroduced into the market through manipulated labels and falsified expiry dates. In a major crackdown aimed at protecting public health, the South-East District Police of Delhi dismantled an organized network allegedly involved in repackaging … Read more
A major cleanliness boost has arrived for residents of Delhi’s Shahdara North Zone as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) flagged off additional sanitation resources to improve waste collection and public hygiene. The initiative reflects the civic body’s ongoing efforts to modernize sanitation services and enhance the overall cleanliness of the national capital through better … Read more
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has stepped up preparations to tackle mosquito-borne diseases as the capital gears up for the coming rainy season, with Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi directing civic officials to intensify anti-mosquito operations across the city. At a review meeting focused on dengue, malaria and chikungunya prevention, the Mayor called for stronger … Read more