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India's Health Ministry has warned of intense heatwaves from April to June 2026. States are activating heatstroke units, stocking ORS, and issuing advisories to prevent rising cases of heat-related illness.

The Union Health Ministry has said that states and UTs 'must ensure operationalisation of dedicated heat stroke management units at all health facilities'

According to ICMR study, which examined 34,792 stroke cases registered across 30 hospitals between January 2020 and December 2022, 1 in 7 stroke patients.

ICMR study shows 1 in 7 stroke patients in India are under 44, highlighting rising risk, delayed treatment, and urgent need for awareness. , Health, Times Now

The data shows that around 13.8% of stroke cases occur in people aged 18-44, underlining that strokes are striking earlier in life in India compared to many Western countries.

One in seven stroke patients in India falls in the 18-44 age group, as per ICMR's latest findings.

ICMR study highlights contrasting cancer trends in India between 1998 and 2017, reflecting shifts in lifestyle and health interventions.

Brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, causes a rare brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. This amoeba lives in warm and shallow bodies of fresh water, such as lakes and rivers.

Kerala alerts public on amoebic meningoencephalitis risk; experts urge water safety, hygiene, and precautions as rare brain infection spreads rapidly. , Health, Times Now

NEW DELHI: An ICMR study revealed that quitting tobacco could give a major economic uplift to the incomes of more than 20 million households in India, with rura