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The Top Ten healthcare and global health news summaries on Bharat Speaks bring you the most important national and international developments, curated with clarity and depth. From health and policy to technology and global affairs, we cover what matters most. Stay informed, stay aware, and stay safe with Bharat Speaks. 1. GST 2.0 May Pose Risks to India’s Dietary Health PoliciesThe proposed GST 2.0 reforms could have unintended consequences on India’s nutrition goals. Public health experts warn that higher taxes on certain foods may distort consumption patterns, making healthy diets less affordable while subsidizing unhealthy items, thereby undermining national campaigns…
For four young men from Rajasthan, the monsoon rains posed a threat far greater than swollen rivers or crumbling mountain roads: the possibility of losing an entire academic year. Stranded in Haldwani after landslides severed key routes into the Kumaon hills, Omaram Jat, Magaram Jat, Prakash Godara Jat and Narpat Kumar (also known as Lucky Chaudhari) faced the prospect of missing their final semester Bachelor of Education examination in Munsiyari. Taxis refused to risk the treacherous roads; buses were canceled. With no safe passage left, the students made an unusual decision — they hired a helicopter. A Flight of Necessity…
The Top Ten healthcare and global health news summaries on Bharat Speaks bring you the most important national and international developments, curated with clarity and depth. From health and policy to technology and global affairs, we cover what matters most. Stay informed, stay aware, and stay safe with Bharat Speaks. 1. Pandemic Exposes Systemic GapsCovid-19 exposed India’s fragile healthcare system, revealing shortages of hospital beds, oxygen, and staff. Rural areas suffered most, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades. Policymakers and experts agree that without sustained investment, India risks repeating mistakes in future health crises. 2. Rise of TelemedicineWith lockdowns…
Doctors at AIIMS are pointing to an unexpected alternative to the 10,000-step rule: Japanese interval walking. Research suggests this low-tech, time-efficient practice may not only improve cardiovascular health but also extend healthy lifespan—raising new questions about how much and how intensely we really need to walk. From Tokyo to New Delhi: A Different Kind of Step Count For years, the 10,000-step goal has dominated fitness trackers and health campaigns. But in Japan, scientists developed a different prescription: alternating brisk walking with slower recovery phases, three minutes at a time, for a half-hour session. Unlike continuous walking, this method—now being discussed…
गुर्दे की बीमारी को अक्सर “साइलेंट किलर” कहा जाता है। शुरुआती संकेत इतने हल्के होते हैं कि वे रोज़मर्रा की थकान, झागदार पेशाब या आंखों के नीचे सूजन के रूप में सामने आते हैं। विशेषज्ञ चेतावनी देते हैं कि जब तक लक्षण स्पष्ट दिखाई दें, तब तक गुर्दों को गंभीर नुकसान पहुँच चुका होता है। जब सामान्य लक्षण गहरी समस्या छुपाते हैं ज्यादातर लोग मानते हैं कि गुर्दे की बीमारी तेज़ दर्द या अचानक बदलाव से शुरू होती है। लेकिन हकीकत यह है कि शुरुआती चेतावनियाँ बेहद साधारण लग सकती हैं—पेशाब में हल्का झाग, रात में बार-बार उठना या पैरों…
1. Health Experts Criticize GST Cut on Beedis, Call for Uniform Tobacco TaxationPublic health experts have raised concerns over the government’s decision to reduce GST on beedis, warning it could worsen India’s tobacco burden. They demand uniform taxation across tobacco products to discourage consumption, reduce health risks, and prevent the industry from exploiting lower tax rates that endanger millions of lives. 2. Chhattisgarh: Medical Student Found Dead by Suicide in Hostel, Say PoliceA medical student was found dead by suicide in her hostel room in Chhattisgarh, police confirmed. Authorities are investigating circumstances leading to the incident, including academic pressure and…