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Kerala is facing a health alert following the death of a four-year-old girl from a Shigella bacterial infection at a Kozhikode medical college.

This episode of Healthily 360 explores three health and environmental issues. First, it examines the debate between alternative and modern medicine, highlighting the role of natural healing, Ayurveda, and lifestyle changes in managing conditions like postpartum depression.

This episode of India Today Health 360 examines multiple health developments, starting with a recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The segment explores how confined travel environments and shared spaces contribute to the rapid spread of infectious diseases.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist at World Health Organisation (WHO), discussed the recent Andes hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.

A severe heatwave is currently sweeping across large parts of India, with the heatwave belt covering the entire North India region, parts of West and Central India, and isolated pockets in the east.

Gurugram drug controller officers intercepted a car in DLF Phase IV, seizing fake Mounjaro injections worth nearly fifty-six lakh rupees. The counterfeit weight loss and diabetes drugs lacked proper cold chain storage and licenses, leading to the arrest of two men.

This special edition of Health 360 highlights several pressing medical and lifestyle concerns, starting with the alarming trend of brides using diabetes medications for rapid cosmetic weight loss before their weddings.

A major retrospective study by Delhi's GB Pant Hospital involving over 5,000 patients has revealed that standard global heart risk calculators fail to identify at-risk Indians.

An India Today investigation on Health 360 explores how early signs of Parkinson's disease may appear years before diagnosis through subtle symptoms like constipation, reduced sense of smell, mood disturbances and disrupted sleep.

India's obesity drug market is entering a new phase as Novo Nordisk's key semaglutide patent expires, allowing Indian pharmaceutical companies to launch lower-cost versions of the active ingredient used in Ozempic and Wegovy.

A new episode of Doctor vs Internet takes a closer look at the growing buzz around weight-loss injections, as experts warn against blindly following trends without understanding the science behind them. Hosted by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, the episode features Mumbai-based endocrinologist Dr Shashank Joshi, who breaks down the rise of GLP-1 drugs and their role in treating obesity. He explains who should consider these injections, the different types available, and why medical supervision is essential. The discussion also turns to what experts call the "thin-fat Indian" profile, where people may appear lean but have high body fat and metabolic risks. Dr Joshi links this to genetic factors and lifestyle patterns, saying obesity is not simply about diet or exercise alone. He cautions against the misuse of GLP-1 drugs without prescription, warning of potential health risks. The episode also stresses the importance of building muscle for long-term health and questions some traditional food practices that may reduce nutritional value. The conversation aims to help viewers make informed decisions as weight-loss treatments become increasingly popular.

The patent for Semaglutide, the active ingredient in blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, expired on March 20, triggering a dramatic price crash in India.

The prolonged Iran-Israel war has severely impacted India's booming medical tourism sector, with hospital chains reporting a 50 to 75 percent drop in international patient inflows.

Speaking at the India Today Conclave in Delhi, robotic GI surgeon Dr Anshuman Kaushal, popularly known as 'Angry Doc', explains how AI is reshaping healthcare from robotic surgery to diagnostics while stressing that doctors will remain vital for judgement, empathy and patient trust.

India Today's Healthy 60 programme, anchored by Sneha Mordani, examines critical health challenges facing India. Central Pollution Control Board data reveals ground-level ozone has emerged as Delhi's primary air quality threat, appearing for multiple days in February and March beyond its typical summer season. Experts explain that sunlight reacting with vehicle and industrial emissions creates this year-round hazard, causing airway inflammation and increased infection vulnerability. The episode also addresses childhood obesity, with India ranking second globally for overweight children, potentially affecting 56 million by 2040. A new international study covering 2300 people shows toxic relationships can accelerate biological aging, with each negative person in one's social circle aging the body approximately nine months at cellular level through chronic stress and inflammation.

At the India Today Conclave 2026, Maye Musk shared life lessons on ageing, purpose and family. She emphasised meaningful work, letting children make decisions and finding happiness beyond fame.

Actor Suniel Shetty, wellness entrepreneur Mira Kapoor and pathologist Dr Navin Dang discussed India's growing wellness culture at the India Today Conclave. From Ayurveda and biohacking to discipline and preventive diagnostics, the panel explored how people can live longer and healthier lives.

This week's special edition of Health 360 spotlighted India's rapidly ageing population, expected to reach 230 million by 2036 — nearly 15% of the country. Experts stressed that geriatric care must be treated as a co-public health priority.

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide, spreading through skin-to-skin contact. While it causes cervical cancer in women, it can also cause cancers of the throat, mouth, tongue, penis, and anus in men.

The government of India has decided to wage a war on cervical cancer. The government will be rolling out the HPV vaccination across the country very soon.