# publichealth (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover publichealth. Page: Feed: --- ## [Breast cancer treatment need not always end in mastectomy: Doc](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/breast-cancer-treatment-need-not-always-end-in-mastectomy-doc) _2026-08-26 · Deepkamal Kaur · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Early detection and advances in treatment now allow many women to undergo effective breast cancer treatment while preserving the breast, says Dr Paras Kumar Soni, a consultant surgical oncologist at Patel Hospital, Jalandhar. A diagnosis of breast cancer can be one of the most frightening moments in a woman’s life. Along with the fear of \[…\] ## [Easy access to antibiotics fuelling a resistance crisis, say Experts](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/easy-access-to-antibiotics-fuelling-a-resistance-crisis-say-experts) _2026-08-26 · Manmeet Singh Gill · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ The easy availability of antibiotics and health advice on the internet is encouraging many people to self-medicate without consulting doctors, raising concerns among health experts over antibiotic misuse and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Doctors say patients often choose antibiotics based on previous prescriptions, advice from relatives or information found online, without… ## [Heart’s warning – Why sudden erectile dysfunction is a warning sign for your heart](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/hearts-warning-why-sudden-erectile-dysfunction-is-a-warning-sign-for-your-heart) _2026-08-26 · Dr Kalyan Singh · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Sexual health problems, particularly new or sudden erectile dysfunction in men, should never be dismissed as an inevitable consequence of ageing or an embarrassing personal matter. Healthy sexual function depends on adequate blood flow, healthy blood vessel linings and proper nerve signalling. Emerging sexual symptoms can sometimes serve as important early warning indicators of cardiovascular \[…\] ## [After diabetes diagnosis, women likely to develop mental condition, men cardiovascular ones: Study](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/after-diabetes-diagnosis-women-likely-to-develop-mental-condition-men-cardiovascular-ones-study) _2026-08-26 · PTI · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Women could be more likely to develop mental health conditions, while men might tend to develop cardiovascular and renal complications following a diagnosis of diabetes, a study has found. Researchers, including those from Queen Mary University in the UK, said that women and men experience cardiovascular disease, renal disease and mental health conditions differently, but \[…\] ## [What is margarine, sold as ‘pooja-diya ghee’ or ‘analogue paneer’ that Haryana banned for one year](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/what-is-margarine-sold-as-pooja-diya-ghee-or-analogue-paneer-that-haryana-banned-for-one-year) _2026-08-26 · Tribune Web Desk · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Haryana has banned the sale of margarine as “Butter” or “Makhan” and “analogue or non-dairy paneer” for one year, citing concerns over misleading consumers and food safety. What is margarine? Margarine is a butter substitute generally made from vegetable oils or other vegetable fats rather than milk. The Haryana Food Safety Department said such products \[…\] ## [Haryana bans sale of margarine as ‘butter’ or ‘makhan’, and ‘analogue paneer’](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/haryana-bans-sale-of-margarine-as-butter-or-makhan-and-analogue-paneer) _2026-08-26 · Bhartesh Singh Thakur · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Haryana has banned the sale of margarine as “butter” or “makhan”, and of “analogue or non-dairy paneer”, for one year. Besides, sale of “Ghee for Pooja”, “Ghee for Diya”, “Vanaspati Ghee”, “Cooking Ghee”, “Table Ghee” and “Ghee for Havan” is prohibited unless such product conforms fully to the standard for ghee as prescribed in the \[…\] ## [Rajkummar Rao put hair loss in the spotlight](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/rajkummar-rao-put-hair-loss-in-the-spotlight) _2026-08-26 · Mona · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Hair loss is one of those concerns that can quietly become a source of anxiety, yet many people struggle to recognise when everyday shedding may have turned into something that needs attention. This Hair Loss Awareness Month, actor Rajkummar Rao is joining Traya, India’s science-backed hair health brand, to encourage people to pay closer attention \[…\] ## [Delhi schools asked to step up flu prevention measures amid seasonal influenza, H1N1 concerns](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/delhi-schools-asked-to-step-up-flu-prevention-measures-amid-seasonal-influenza-h1n1-concerns) _2026-08-25 · Harsh Yadav · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has asked government, government-aided and private unaided recognised schools to step up awareness and preventive measures against seasonal influenza and swine flu (H1N1), with a particular focus on respiratory hygiene and early precautions among students and staff. The advisory, issued by the Directorate’s School Branch (Health), is based on \[…\] ## [Shimla: Health Department issues H1N1 advisory, urges people to take precautions](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/shimla-health-department-issues-h1n1-advisory-urges-people-to-take-precautions) _2026-08-25 · Tribune News Service · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ With an outbreak of swine flu (H1N1) reported in neighbouring Punjab and Haryana, the Health Department in Shimla has issued an advisory, urging people to remain vigilant and follow appropriate precautionary measures. Dr Yashpal Ranta, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Shimla, said that while one suspected case of H1N1 was reported at Indira Gandhi Medical College \[…\] ## [Brain region responsible for language might be more resilient to ageing than others: Study](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/brain-region-responsible-for-language-might-be-more-resilient-to-ageing-than-others-study) _2026-08-25 · PTI · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Among older adults, activity in the brain region responsible for language may be identical to that seen in brains of younger adults, even as activity in the brain system involved in decision-making might differ between the two age groups, a new study has found. Findings published in the journal Nature Communications suggest that specialised brain \[…\] ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YnZ1Dz7n4o8J) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Rohtak PGIMS study finds vitamin D deficiency in 40 per cent Haryana sportspersons](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/over-40-haryana-sportspersons-vitamin-d-deficient-reveals-rohtak-pgims-study) _2026-08-25 · Ravinder Saini · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Haryana’s sporting champions may be winning medals on the field, but many others are fighting a crucial battle off it. A study conducted by PGIMS, Rohtak, has found vitamin D deficiency in more than 40 per cent of budding, state- and national-level sportspersons, raising serious concerns over their fitness, stamina and susceptibility to injuries. The \[…\] ## [H1N1 rise: Children, elderly people at most risk, warn doctors](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/h1n1-rise-children-elderly-people-at-most-risk-warn-doctors) _2026-08-25 · PTI · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ As H1N1 cases rise in the national capital, doctors and health experts have pointed out that children, elderly people, pregnant women and those with chronic illnesses are the most vulnerable to severe infection. Delhi has recorded over 2,300 Influenza-A cases this year, including more than 1,777 H1N1 cases till Friday, with 114 H1N1 cases reported \[…\] ## [Karnataka suspends Amazon, BigBasket, Instamart’s licences over ‘Dhatura’ sales](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/karnataka-suspends-amazon-bigbasket-instamarts-licences-over-dhatura-sales) _2026-08-25 · PTI · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ The Karnataka government has directed authorities to suspend, until further orders, the food licences of e-commerce platforms Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and Bigbasket over the online sale and distribution of Dhatura fruits/seeds, citing public health and food safety concerns. The government also ordered the immediate suspension of the licences/registrations of establishments and sellers supplying… ## [Four families, four states, three religions: Delhi’s hospital unlocks India’s hidden kidney transplant gap](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/four-families-four-states-three-religions-delhis-hospital-unlocks-indias-hidden-kidney-transplant-gap) _2026-08-22 · Manikant Mishra · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ A person can be ready to donate a kidney to a husband, wife, brother or sister and still be unable to save their life. The kidney may be ruled out because of a blood group mismatch or because the recipient’s immune system has developed antibodies against the donor. This less visible problem is at the \[…\] ## [AAP flags ‘alarmingly high’ number of swine flu cases in Delhi](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/aap-flags-alarmingly-high-number-of-swine-flu-cases-in-delhi) _2026-08-21 · PTI · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday expressed concern over the “alarmingly high” number of swine flu cases in the National Capital, saying the Delhi Government should proactively spread public awareness in this regard to curb infections. AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed several people are suffering from flu-like symptoms. “Across Delhi, an alarmingly high number \[…\] ## [H1N1 alert in Delhi: Understanding swine flu symptoms and preventive measures this season](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/h1n1-alert-in-delhi-understanding-swine-flu-symptoms-and-preventive-measures-this-season) _2026-08-21 · ANI · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Delhi-NCR and several other parts of the country are witnessing a rise in H1N1 (swine flu) cases and other respiratory infections amid humid and variable weather conditions, according to health experts. Experts said monsoon conditions often lead to an increase in seasonal infections, including influenza, while cautioning vulnerable groups to take preventive measures. Professor of \[…\] ## [Brain’s white matter may help soften cognitive impacts of gray matter loss: Study](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/brains-white-matter-may-help-soften-cognitive-impacts-of-gray-matter-loss-study) _2026-08-20 · PTI · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Gray and white matter might both work together to support cognitive health among older adults in India and health of the brain’s white matter wiring may help soften the cognitive effects of gray matter loss, a study has revealed. “Gray matter and superficial white matter are physically close and may play different roles: gray matter \[…\] ## [Health Capsules](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/health-capsules) _2026-08-19 · Tribune News Service · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but according to a recent article in Harvard Medicine Magazine, the FDA recently approved two new drugs that partially remove amyloid plaques. These plaques are sticky protein fragments that build up in the spaces between brain’s nerve cells, and are a primary pathological hallmark \[…\] ## [Numbness, tingling in feet could be peripheral neuropathy](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/numbness-tingling-in-feet-could-be-peripheral-neuropathy) _2026-08-19 · Dr Pradeep Jain · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ For the last 5 years I have been experiencing numbness and tingling problem in my feet. My tests for sugar, vitamins D and B12 levels are normal. I am taking vitamin B complex and B12 supplements for over 3 years now but the improvement is very little. Kindly suggest some treatment. — RP Choudhury, Zirakpur \[…\] ## [What you need to know about cholesterol](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/what-you-need-to-know-about-cholesterol) _2026-08-19 · Dr HK Chopra · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Often dubbed bad, cholesterol is essential for many functions. Present in every cell, it is needed to build cell membranes, produce hormones and bile acids that help digest fats. The liver produces most of the cholesterol the body needs. The problem begins when certain cholesterol-carrying particles remain elevated in the bloodstream for years. Most importantly, \[…\] ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lkwLjFtZIyvr) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Persistent shoulder pain should not be ignored](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/persistent-shoulder-pain-should-not-be-ignored) _2026-08-19 · Dr Tapish Ravindra Shukla · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ Shoulder pain that persists, worsens at night or makes everyday activities such as raising an arm, wearing a shirt or sleeping on one side difficult should not simply be dismissed as a temporary problem, orthopaedic experts say. While many people learn to modify their activities and live with the discomfort, persistent pain can sometimes indicate \[…\] ## [Monsoon moisture spurs skin diseases: Expert](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/monsoon-moisture-spurs-skin-diseases-expert) _2026-08-19 · Dr Abhinav Chaudhary · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ The arrival of the monsoon offers a welcome respite from scorching summer temperatures but cool showers also usher in a season when skin ailments become increasingly common. The combination of high humidity, persistent dampness and excessive sweating creates an ideal environment for fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms to thrive. At the same time, the rainy \[…\] ## [Health Ministry issues swine flu advisory amid changing weather](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/health-ministry-issues-swine-flu-advisory-amid-changing-weather) _2026-08-19 · Tribune News Service · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ In view of changing weather conditions, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has advised the public to exercise caution against swine flu and issued an advisory outlining necessary preventive measures. According to the Health Department, major symptoms of swine flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or blocked nose, headache, body and joint pain, \[…\] ## [Low-fat vegan diet may help people lose weight without eating less, say researchers](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/calorie-reduction/low-fat-vegan-diet-may-help-people-lose-weight-without-eating-less-say-researchers) _2026-08-18 · ANI · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ A low-fat vegan diet may support weight loss without the need to count calories, reduce portion sizes, or constantly battle hunger. In a 16-week clinical trial, participants following a diet centred on fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes consumed around 357 fewer calories per day, despite eating nearly the same amount of food overall. ## [For 16-yr-old Delhi boy weighing 275 kg, surgery was less about weight, more about getting new life](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/for-16-yr-old-weighing-275-kg-surgery-was-less-about-weight-more-about-getting-new-life) _2026-08-18 · Manikant Mishra · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ When a 16-year-old boy from Delhi, weighing nearly 275 kg, was brought to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in a Matador because he could no longer fit into a conventional car, the problem facing doctors was far bigger than his weight. His body mass index was approaching 100. He was not going to school, had severe \[…\] ## [Timely stroke care can prevent lasting brain damage, stress experts at AIIMS-Delhi](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/timely-stroke-care-can-prevent-lasting-brain-damage-stress-experts-at-aiims) _2026-08-17 · Tribune News Service · Health News: Latest Breaking News and Updates | The Tribune India_ More than 400 healthcare professionals came together at AIIMS New Delhi for a continuing medical education (CME) programme focused on strengthening stroke care in India, with experts stressing that timely recognition, immediate treatment and a stronger referral system are key to preventing permanent damage to the brain. The CME, organised by the Department of Neurology \[…\]