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Brock University research shows prenatal care’s role in boosting early childhood emotional resilience

A Brock University-led study reveals that a healthy diet and regular exercise during pregnancy benefit children’s emotional regulation years later. Toddlers of mothers in a prenatal nutrition and fitness program showed better self-control, longer attention spans, and fewer behavioral issues. The findings highlight how optimizing prenatal care can shape children’s mental health and development positively.

Kolkata

Kolkata hospital denies treatment to Bangladeshi patients after insult to Indian flag

We have issued a notification not to admit any Bangladeshi patient for treatment indefinitely primarily because of the insults they have shown towards India and to the Indian flag, said an official of the JN Ray Hospital in north Kolkata.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Girl dies of snakebite in roadless hamlet while villagers attempt to get her to hospital

The locals of Alakattu Vattuvanahalli panchayat in Dharmapuri district said it took them nearly two hours with the 13-year-old victim to cover the 8-km distance to the nearest healthcare facility.

Rajasthan

Declared dead at Rajasthan govt hospital, man wakes up on funeral pyre

A senior official said three doctors at Rajkiya Bhagwan Das Khetan district hospital who did not perform a postmortem before releasing the body for cremation were suspended for the gross misconduct.

Delhi Air Pollution

Delhi grapples with toxic air and rising ‘walking pneumonia’ cases

Severe air pollution in the capital is triggering a surge in respiratory illnesses, including cases of a milder pneumonia variant known as ‘walking pneumonia.’

Ahmedabad.

After 2 deaths, 2 doctors among 5 booked for ‘inessential angioplasties’ on PMJAY beneficiaries in Ahmedabad hospital

According to FIR filed at Vastrapur police station, the medical experts found a vast difference between the hospital’s medical reports and angiography CDs of the patients. The FIR further alleged that the surgeries were carried out to defraud the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme and make illicit financial gains.

CGHS empanelment of 19 Delhi-NCR hospitals

Accreditation of 19 Delhi-NCR hospitals under CGHS suspended over fraudulent practices

The CGHS beneficiaries already admitted in any of these hospitals prior to issuing of this order shall, however, continue to be provided treatment at CGHS rates till completion of their treatment, the order said.