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In brief
Health news Dengue cases rise; doctors urge checks for fever over three days
District hospitals add 200 beds for the season.
Food and nutrition Seven protein-rich breakfasts without eggs
Besan chilla, sprouts, paneer and more.
Fitness and sleep Video: a 15-minute workout you can do at your desk
Stretches for the neck, back and wrists.
Mental health Helpline adds counsellors in four regional languages
Calls are free and confidential, day and night.
Women and child health Free anaemia tests for pregnant women at every health centre
Iron tablets will be given at the same visit.
Hospitals and policy District hospital cuts wait for scans to two days
A second machine and evening slots cleared the backlog.
Explained: how to support a friend who is struggling
Listen first, do not fix, and know when to call for help.
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Type 2 diabetes: early signs, who should get tested and when to see a doctor
Increased thirst, tiredness and slow-healing cuts are common signs. A simple blood test confirms it.
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Thyroid clinic opens evening hours for working patients
A district clinic will run thyroid tests and consultations from 5 pm to 9 pm on weekdays.
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Dengue season: when a fever needs a blood test
Fever that lasts more than two days with body ache and rash, during monsoon, should be tested.
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Video: a doctor explains blood pressure numbers
What the top and bottom numbers mean, in two minutes.
Latest news
- Ask the doctor: can I stop my blood-pressure tablet when my readings are normal?
- Ask the expert: is it safe to exercise with a cold?
- Free eye screening reaches 80,000 school children
- District hospital adds a 24-hour diabetes clinic and free eye checks
- Ask the expert: when should chest discomfort be treated as an emergency?
- Millets back on school menus in three districts
- District health office announces free vaccination camps in 40 villages
- Explained: the vaccine schedule for your baby's first year
