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RFK Jr.'s 'Real Food Show': MAHA Cooking Series Explained

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched "The Real Food Show," an online cooking series hosted by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.

Diseases & Conditions

RFK Jr. Autism Vaccine Executive Order: What's Known

The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order addressing childhood vaccines and autism, following months of pressure from President Trump on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As of early August 2026, the order hasn't been signed and its exact contents remain unclear.

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Best Hospital in Kolkata: How to Choose the Right One

There isn't one "best hospital in Kolkata" that works for everyone — the right choice depends on your condition, budget and locality. This article breaks down what actually separates a strong hospital from an average one,ooks at well-known names across cardiac, cancer,

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CDC's Drug-Resistant Fungus Warning: What It Means

The CDC has classified Candida auris as an "urgent antimicrobial resistance threat" — the first fungal pathogen ever to receive that label, placing it alongside a short list of the most dangerous drug-resistant organisms tracked in the U.S. This article explains what that designation actually means,

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WHO Polio Eradication Update: Where Things Stand in 2026

Wild poliovirus remains endemic in only two countries — Afghanistan and Pakistan — and 2026 case counts are running well below last year's total, according to WHO surveillance data. But progress is fragile: a major funding shortfall, vaccination bans in parts of Afghanistan, and ongoing vaccine-deri

Diseases & Conditions

How Fungal Infections Are Spreading in U.S. Hospitals

Fungal infections are becoming a bigger problem inside U.S. hospitals, driven largely by Candida auris, a yeast that resists most antifungal drugs and spreads easily between patients. CDC data shows clinical cases more than doubled between 2022 and 2024, concentrated in intensive care units and long

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Candida Auris Outbreak Spreads Across 23 U.S. States

Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungal infection, has now been reported in 23 U.S. states in 2026, according to CDC surveillance data. The fungus spreads mainly in hospitals and nursing homes, and it mostly threatens people who are already seriously ill. This article explains what Candida auris is,

Health Today

India's Disease Surveillance Gets a Major National Overhaul

India's Health Ministry concludes a 2-day national review on disease surveillance, adopting a KPI framework across all 36 states and UTs to strengthen public health programmes.

Health Today

World Breastfeeding Week 2026: What India's Campaign Got Right

World Breastfeeding Week 2026 (Aug 1–7) just ended in India. Here's what the POSHAN Abhiyaan campaign covered — and what every new mother should actually know.

Health Today

Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan: What India's New Drug-Free Campaign Means for You

PM Modi's Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan is a 100-week campaign against substance abuse in India. Here's what it covers, who it targets, and how you can get help.

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Aster DM Quality Care Posts 20% Revenue Growth in Q1 FY27

Aster DM Quality Care reports 20% revenue growth in Q1 FY27, treating 2 million patients. Here's what this mega-merger means for India's healthcare access.

Health Today

Genetic Collagen Defect Triggers Spinal Disc Hardening

Researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Bristol have uncovered how a specific genetic collagen defect sets off a chain reaction leading to spinal disc hardening and vertebral fusion in zebrafish. When the gene responsible for collagen IX fails, the structural scaffolding between vertebrae c

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