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WHO Chief Praises India's Primary Healthcare: Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Transform Care
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros lauded India's 160,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and ASHA workers for bringing comprehensive screening to citizens' doorsteps.
Assam's Maternal Mortality Ratio Falls Below National Average in Landmark Feat
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan hailed Assam's historic drop in Maternal Mortality Ratio below the national average as a benchmark in regional healthcare.
Tamil Nadu Launches Bone Marrow Registry and Prohibits Plastics in Government Hospitals
Tamil Nadu inaugurated a dedicated Bone Marrow Registry for leukemia patients and banned single-use plastic food containers across state hospitals.
WHO and Gavi Establish Global Mpox Vaccine Stockpile Following 190,000 Confirmed Cases
A coordinated global stockpile for mpox vaccines was launched by WHO and Gavi to ensure equitable access across 145 affected countries.
Gavi Endorses WHO-Prequalified RSV Maternal Vaccine to Avert Infant Pneumonia Deaths
A maternal vaccine protecting newborns against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) received WHO prequalification, marking a milestone in infant mortality prevention.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Operational Across All 36 States & UTs with 29 Lakh Interstate Admissions
AB PM-JAY now encompasses all 36 Indian states and Union Territories, authorizing ₹8,383 crore in interstate treatment portability.
AI Breakthroughs Uncover Novel Targets for CAR T Cancer Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease
Penn Medicine and Insilico Medicine researchers harnessed AI algorithms to identify game-changing target antigens for CAR T oncology and Alzheimer's disease.
India on Track to Eliminate Malaria, Filaria, and Kala-Azar by 2027-2030
NCVBDC confirmed India is on track to eliminate endemic transmission of malaria, lymphatic filariasis, and visceral leishmaniasis over the next three to four years.
World Suicide Prevention Day: Karnataka Expands 'Project USHAS' Across 37 Hospitals
NIMHANS and Karnataka Health Department extended Project USHAS to 37 public hospitals, offering year-long psychosocial care to self-harm survivors.
UN Report: Cost of Healthy Diets Surges 25% in 5 Years, Out of Reach for One-Third of Humanity
A joint UN report warns the cost of nutritious diets climbed 25% since 2021, pricing healthy sustenance beyond the reach of one in three people worldwide.
When Talking Matters More Than Touch: Bridging Physical and Emotional Intimacy
Mumbai couple Sana and Kabir show why physical closeness feels hollow without vulnerability; adopting 'post-sex talks' deepened their long-term bond.
Love and Attraction Were Intact — So Why Did Intimacy Fade? The Cortisol Connection
Hyderabad tech couple Arjun and Neha reclaimed their spark by diagnosing chronic work exhaustion and establishing a strict 9 PM 'no-phone zone'.
Navigating Mismatched Libido: When One Partner Craves More Intimacy Than the Other
Chandigarh couple Karan and Simran learned that desire discrepancies do not reflect diminished affection, finding harmony through non-sexual touch.
Intimacy Deepens Beyond 40: Two Physicians on Reinventing Midlife Romance
Lucknow physicians Dr. Rajiv and Dr. Meenakshi prove that post-40 intimacy flourishes when anchored by shared wellness, walks, and weekly dates.
America's Sexual Health Report Card: 89% Derive Pleasure, But 50% Have Never Taken an HIV Test
Columbia University Mailman School study of 2,555 adults reveals an 87% pleasure rating but only a 56% satisfaction rate, with half the population never screened for HIV.
Married Couples Have Double the Sex of Singles: Hims & Hers 2026 Report
Polling 2,000 Americans, the 2026 Sex Report reveals married couples average nine sexual encounters per month, with psychological safety fueling midlife intimacy.
Dangerous Syphilis Resurgence in US: Congenital Cases Surge 700% as CDC Sounds Alarm
New York records a 5x increase since 2013; nationwide congenital infections in newborns jump 700% amid widespread testing deficits.
Testing.com Survey: 45% of STI-Positive Individuals Withheld Diagnosis From Partners
Comprehensive survey of 7,895 adults reveals 1 in 10 knowingly infected partners, with social stigma and underestimating transmission risk cited as causes.
Baby Boomers Enjoy Highest Intimate Fulfillment — But 78% Forego Condoms Amid STI Rise
Body+Soul 2026 census reveals seniors prize deep emotional connection, yet low barrier protection usage correlates with a 58% increase in over-50 chlamydia cases.
Married Couples Are Having More (and Better) Sex Than Singles, Survey Finds
Hims & Hers 2026 Sex Report: Married Americans average sex nine times a month, with 63% stating intimacy improves with age and psychological safety.
Nearly Half of Americans Who Tested Positive for an STI Had Sex Without Disclosing It
Alarming Testing.com survey of 7,895 adults reveals 45% of STI-positive individuals withheld status from partners, with shame and embarrassment cited as primary reasons.
STI Rates Remain 13% Higher Than a Decade Ago, Compounded by Significant Public Knowledge Gaps
CDC records over 2.2 million annual chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis infections; Annenberg poll shows only 35% realize mpox and 13% realize Zika can be sexually transmitted.
America's Sexual Health Report Card: High Pleasure, Low Testing Rates, and Stark Gender Disparities
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy study of 2,555 adults highlights an 87% pleasure rating alongside 50% never being tested for HIV and disproportionate sexual violence against women.
Science Confirms: Regular Sex Strengthens Immunity, Heart Health, and Brain Performance
Medical research documents higher IgA antibody levels, lower cardiovascular risks, and enhanced cognitive function among adults with active, regular sex lives.
Sex Is a Natural Antidepressant: 1–2 Times a Week Cuts Depression Risk, Study Finds
Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders: Weekly intimacy triggers oxytocin and prolactin release while suppressing cortisol to regulate mood and emotional resilience.
Beyond Physical: Sex Strengthens Emotional Bonds and Long-Term Couple Well-Being
Psychoanalytic studies demonstrate that satisfying sexual encounters produce enduring positive affect, with 'sexual mindfulness' cementing trust and relationship longevity.
US: Major Legal Battle Over Abortion Pill Mifepristone Telemedicine Access in Federal Court
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears challenges against FDA rules allowing mail delivery and telehealth prescriptions of mifepristone.
France Launches Sexual Health Week 2026 and Comprehensive 2026-2030 Healthcare Roadmap
Public health agency Santé publique France unveils ambitious roadmap targeting STI prevention, chemsex risks, and youth sexual health education.
Garhwa Sadar Hospital Gets Major Upgrade with Modern Medical Facilities
Healthcare in Garhwa received a massive boost today as the Sadar Hospital inaugurated a newly equipped ICU ward.
Breaking: Education Campaign Announced in the Region 2
Significant updates regarding the recent Education Campaign have been officially released today.
Breaking: Cultural Festival Announced in the Region 11
Significant updates regarding the recent Cultural Festival have been officially released today.
Breaking: Education Campaign Announced in the Region 23
Significant updates regarding the recent Education Campaign have been officially released today.
Breaking: Education Campaign Announced in the Region 26
Significant updates regarding the recent Education Campaign have been officially released today.
Breaking: Sports Tournament Announced in the Region 37
Significant updates regarding the recent Sports Tournament have been officially released today.
Breaking: Agriculture Fair Announced in the Region 41
Significant updates regarding the recent Agriculture Fair have been officially released today.
Breaking: Agriculture Fair Announced in the Region 43
Significant updates regarding the recent Agriculture Fair have been officially released today.
Breaking: New Health Facility Announced in the Region 46
Significant updates regarding the recent New Health Facility have been officially released today.