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1. State Finances Under Stress: Analyzing the Macro-Fiscal Health of Indian States
Indian states face rising fiscal pressures as revenue gaps, mounting debt, and welfare commitments strain budgets. Experts warn that weak fiscal health may limit developmental spending, deepen regional disparities, and trigger long-term economic instability, making reforms in tax collection, expenditure management, and federal transfers urgent for sustainable growth.
2. Why Young Indians Are Dying of Heart Disease—and What Can Be Done to Save Lives
Heart disease is claiming young lives in India, driven by sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, stress, and lack of early detection. Doctors urge lifestyle changes, routine screenings, and public health campaigns to raise awareness. Preventive care and policy intervention are seen as key to reversing this disturbing trend.
3. India’s Looming Public Health Crisis: The Rising Burden of Diabetes, Obesity, and Heart Disease
India faces a triple epidemic of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, threatening millions and straining healthcare systems. Urbanization, processed foods, and inactivity are key drivers. Experts call for community-based prevention, policy reforms on nutrition, and stronger health infrastructure to manage chronic conditions before they overwhelm the public health framework.
4. Double Burden of Malnutrition: 30% Children Underfed, 10% Obese, Experts Warn at Health Summit
India is battling a paradox of malnutrition: nearly one-third of children remain undernourished while 10% face obesity. Experts at a health summit stressed the need for integrated nutrition policies, better school meal programs, and awareness campaigns to prevent both stunting and childhood obesity, ensuring healthier futures for India’s youth.
5. One in Three Kerala Teens Pre-Diabetic as South India Confronts Metabolic Health Crisis
Kerala faces an alarming health challenge, with one in three adolescents showing pre-diabetic symptoms. Experts warn of a looming metabolic crisis across South India, driven by lifestyle changes, poor diets, and lack of awareness. Urgent interventions in school health programs, screenings, and preventive care are needed to curb progression.
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6. Regular Exercise Found to Reshape Heart Nerves, Boosting Cardiovascular Health
Researchers have discovered that consistent physical activity may alter the nerves controlling the heart, improving cardiac resilience and lowering disease risk. The findings highlight exercise as more than a fitness tool—it reshapes physiology at a neural level, reinforcing calls for daily activity as a cornerstone of preventive cardiovascular medicine.
7. CDC Sounds Alarm on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: Who Is Most Vulnerable?
A new CDC report warns of a surge in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, threatening global health. Vulnerable groups include hospital patients, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses. Officials stress urgent action, from responsible antibiotic use to stronger infection control, to prevent resistant strains from fueling the next major public health crisis.
8. Vitamin B3 Emerges as Potential Shield Against Skin Cancer, Study Suggests
Scientists report that Vitamin B3, or niacin, may reduce the risk of certain skin cancers by strengthening DNA repair and protecting cells from UV damage. While not a replacement for sunscreen or screenings, researchers say B3 could become a valuable tool in skin cancer prevention strategies worldwide.
9. Higher Semaglutide Doses Deliver Greater Weight Loss Benefits, Research Shows
A new clinical trial finds that higher doses of semaglutide, a drug widely used for diabetes and obesity, significantly improve weight loss outcomes compared to standard doses. Experts say the findings could reshape treatment strategies, but stress careful monitoring of side effects and equitable access to the costly medication.
10. Drugs Take Center Stage at UN General Assembly in Rare Global Spotlight
For the first time in decades, drug issues are a central focus at the UN General Assembly, reflecting rising concerns about global trafficking, synthetic opioids, and public health. Leaders debate strategies for enforcement and harm reduction, signaling a shift in how the international community addresses the drug crisis.
