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A Gujarati businessman, Niraj, lost 23 kg in 10 months without a gym or fancy diets, using only homemade Gujarati food and home workouts. His transformation, shared by fitness consultant Satej Gohel, highlights no need for dieting or professional guidance.

Doctors highlight that urinary incontinence, or involuntary bladder control loss, not only affects the bladder but also can cause skin rashes, infections, UTIs, and potentially kidney damage. It is addressed during World Urinary Continence Week, emphasizing both physical and psychological impacts.

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An 11-year-old child's death from Diphtheria in Koraput, Odisha has sparked fear across nearby villages. Health officials are investigating and have vaccinated 468 children with a booster dose while surveillance continues in the affected areas.

The University of Plymouth is conducting a clinical trial to test HIV medications, Ritonavir and Lopinavir, on patients with multiple brain tumours caused by Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2). This groundbreaking study aims to explore new treatments for NF2-associated tumours.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi led a major yoga session in Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium to celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga, emphasizing its benefits for personal and societal health. The event, attended by various dignitaries and celebrities, aimed to inspire widespread adoption of yoga across the state.

Researchers from Cambridge University and Imperial College London have developed an AI that can diagnose 12 different types of cancer with a 98.2% accuracy by analyzing DNA methylation patterns. This advancement may allow for earlier and more effective cancer treatments.

On World Sickle Cell Day, PM Narendra Modi reiterated the commitment to combat sickle cell disease, highlighting initiatives like the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission which focuses on awareness, screening, and care.

Instagram influencer Adithya S Nair from Kerala died following a suicide attempt due to severe cyberbullying after her breakup. Adithya was on life support at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and Hospital. Her ex-boyfriend has been arrested under the POCSO Act.

WHO team along with health department officials are visiting villages in the affected districts of the state. The health department officials have urged people to use masks as a precautionary measures.

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is set to launch a Communicable Disease Control Campaign from July 1 to 31 to address water-borne and vector-borne diseases ahead of the monsoon. This initiative will include the Dastak Abhiyan, extensive urban planning, and collaboration with health departments.

Leuko, a US firm established by MIT researchers, has developed a non-invasive device to monitor white blood cell counts in chemotherapy patients, potentially eliminating the need for frequent blood tests. This technology uses light and AI to detect critical drops in WBC levels, aiding in personalized treatment and enhancing patient safety.

Balrampur Hospital in Lucknow has become the first district hospital to offer surgical treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia, a condition of intense facial pain. The successful surgery on Ashok Kumar, costing just Rs 400, marks a significant achievement in accessible healthcare.

Thalassemia is a significant health concern in India, affecting a considerable number of individuals and families.