SHIMONA SHARMA The North News Chandigarh, April 7 When the temperature climbs and the heat starts to sap your energy, your body sends out a clear signal: it needs water — and fast. The intense summer sun, dry winds, and excessive sweating can leave you feeling drained, dizzy, and dangerously dehydrated. But while plain water […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated his government’s commitment to healthcare, marking World Health Day with a renewed promise to invest in the well-being of citizens. Taking to social media platform X, Pime Minister Modi said: “On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a […]
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A first-year undergraduate student succumbed to severe malnutrition after following an extreme fasting regimen inspired by social media. Shimona SharmaThe North NewsChandigarh, March 11 A Kerala teenager has died from complications related to anorexia nervosa after adhering to an extreme water-only diet for nearly six months, raising concerns over the influence of online diet trends, […]
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SHIMONA SHARMA The North News Chandigarh, March 4 A new study published in The Lancet has projected a staggering rise in global overweight and obesity rates by 2050, with 3.80 billion individuals aged 25 and older expected to be affected. Of these, 1.95 billion are likely to suffer from obesity, highlighting a deepening public health […]
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Shimona SharmaThe North NewsChandigarh, February 13 A woman in southwestern China suffered mouth injuries after mistakenly biting into a firecracker, believing it to be candy. The incident took place in Chengdu, Sichuan province, when Wu confused the packaging of a “shuang pao” firecracker with that of a taro milk sweet. Upon biting into it, the […]
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North News New Delhi, January 31 India’s Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Wednesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighted worsening mental well-being due to lifestyle habits, work culture, and family dynamics. The survey underscored the growing impact of excessive social media use, lack of exercise, and weak family ties on mental health. Citing […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 24 Punjab’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Balbir Singh, has directed all civil surgeons to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential medicines at government health facilities, aiming to improve healthcare access across the state. Speaking at a Conference-cum-Training Workshop for civil surgeons on Monday, Dr. Balbir Singh urged doctors and […]
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Bhawna Thakur North News Chandigarh, December 7 The emotional and physical effects of childhood trauma can linger into adulthood, affecting mood, relationships, and even chronic pain. Research indicates that trauma experienced during childhood or adolescence can have lasting consequences on both mental and physical health in later life. “Childhood trauma refers to emotionally or mentally […]
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North News New Delhi, December 6 Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will launch a 100-day tuberculosis (TB) elimination campaign on December 7 in Panchkula, Haryana. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, State Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, along with dignitaries and representatives from civil society, will also attend the event. The campaign, covering 347 […]
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Bhawna Thakur North News Chandigarh, December 3India’s diverse climate affects skin differently across regions. In northern states like Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, severe cold combined with lower humidity aggravates conditions like eczema and xerosis. Meanwhile, fungal infections such as ringworm are more prevalent in southern and coastal areas during humid winters. Winter dryness often goes […]
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