Emilia Clarke, who became a fan favorite as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones, revealed how her own near-death experience mirrored the show’s tragedy. Soon after finishing filming the first season in 2011, she collapsed after sensing a developing headache and learned she’d suffered a ruptured aneurysm. After a “very painful” first surgery and a second in 2013, she says she felt her chances of surviving were precarious, and even told herself she was “meant to die” while continuing to work.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited Kangchup Chingkhong in Imphal West to engage Internally Displaced Persons and review rehabilitation measures. He assured IDPs of secure returns and said security arrangements will be strengthened, including a pucca structure for personnel. Singh distributed one-time grants of ₹10,000 via DBT to 754 IDP college students under the CM College Students Rehabilitation Scheme. He also visited injured Tangkhul Naga and other patients at RIMS and Shija Hospital, committing the state to cover medical expenses and housing repair costs while examining enhanced reconstruction assistance.
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An analysis finds 1.71 billion adults worldwide lived with hypertension in 2020, with the burden concentrated in low- and middle-income countries. While high-income nations improved blood pressure control, poorer countries saw far weaker progress—widening a gap in preventing and managing a condition strongly linked to heart disease and early death.
A large CDC-backed study published in PLOS ONE analyzed nearly 400,000 adults and found that while walking is the go-to exercise for many Americans, popularity doesn’t guarantee they meet recommended fitness standards. The research highlights a gap between doing “the easiest” activity and achieving the levels experts say are needed for meaningful health benefits.
Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, has died in a Lucknow hospital. A fitness enthusiast and businessman reportedly worth Rs 5.5–7 crore, he owned gyms and had real estate interests. He was reportedly undergoing treatment for a lung blood clot, adding to the shock for family and associates.
Former NBA player Jason Collins died at 47 after a battle with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive grade 4 brain cancer. His family confirmed his death. Glioblastoma is difficult to treat and often carries a low survival outlook, making Collins’ fight and legacy resonate beyond the court.
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Former NBA center Jason Collins has died at 47 after a battle with glioblastoma, his family confirmed. Collins made history in 2013 as the first openly gay player in the league, using his platform to push for inclusion. Tributes highlighted his courage and advocacy, while his family thanked fans and supporters for their help during treatment.
Across cultures, full moons are long blamed for restless sleep and strange behavior. While science remains mixed, research published by Harvard Medical School and in Science Advances suggests moon phases may slightly affect sleep—people reportedly fell asleep later and slept less during certain phases. Still, effects appear small and may be influenced by other factors.
Twelve staff members at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands were placed in six-week precautionary quarantine after handling samples from a patient potentially infected with hantavirus. The case follows an outbreak traced to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with growing worry over the Andes strain spreading beyond its original setting.
A 15-year-old boy in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district died after allegedly eating contaminated watermelon, while three other children were hospitalized with vomiting and diarrhoea. Authorities suspect food poisoning from the fruit, which was reportedly cut hours before consumption. Post-mortem and lab tests are underway to confirm the cause and trace potential contamination.
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The WHO says hantavirus is most infectious at the very start of illness, meaning people can spread it soon after symptoms appear—sometimes even when those symptoms are hard to recognize. That’s why health authorities push for quarantining close contacts early, including on settings like the cruise ship tied to the outbreak referenced in the WHO’s update.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to cut cooking oil consumption by 10%, linking it to “nation’s service and body’s service.” Health experts argue the change doesn’t require bland food, recommending practical kitchen swaps like non-stick cookware, air-frying, measuring oil, and using more herbs and spices to cut unnecessary fat without losing taste.
Experts warn that common in-flight hygiene habits may increase your exposure to bacteria. Passengers often wash hands but then touch unsanitized bathroom door handles and latches, potentially recontaminating themselves. There are also concerns about using onboard water for drinking or cleaning, with research finding multiple bacterial strains in aircraft water systems and ice.
Two Indian nationals aboard the Dutch-flagged vessel MV Hondius, reported to be hit by hantavirus, have disembarked and been evacuated to the Netherlands. The Indian Embassy in Madrid said the passengers are healthy and asymptomatic, and the group of about 150 will be quarantined following WHO and Spanish health protocols.
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A rare hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship has reignited health concerns nationwide. Officials say two passengers connected to the incident are from Texas, intensifying worries about how quickly symptoms may appear and whether human-to-human spread could be possible. Public attention is growing as experts urge vigilance while investigations continue.
Doctors and sleep experts say sleeping on your stomach can cause chest pain, breathing problems, and poor spinal alignment. They warn the posture may contribute to costochondritis, inflammation around the ribs and breastbone, by adding pressure to the chest and airways during sleep. Harvard Medical School and the Sleep Foundation point to side sleeping or well-supported back sleeping as healthier alternatives.
Kris Jenner says she tried Ozempic for the first time and was hit with severe side effects, describing the experience as “really sick.” Speaking on the SHE MD Podcast, the reality star said she eventually found what she calls a “game changer” for her health and energy—suggesting a turning point after an uncomfortable trial with the medication.
Joni Lamb, co founder of Daystar Television Network and a prominent on air Christian broadcaster, has died at 65. Reports say her health worsened after a back injury, which compounded existing private medical issues. Lamb built Daystar with her late husband Marcus Lamb and is survived by husband Doug Weiss and their three children.
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The WHO says more hantavirus cases could emerge after three passengers died following a cruise. One additional sick passenger has since landed in Europe, prompting contact tracing by health officials. Hantavirus typically spreads from rodents and can cause severe illness. With no vaccine or cure, experts are urging strict precautions to keep the outbreak limited.
A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has renewed fears about how the virus spreads. Hantavirus primarily moves from infected rodents to humans, and health agencies are tracking returning travelers. The big question for pet owners is whether dogs, cats, or small animals can pass it on. CDC guidance focuses on avoiding rodent contact and using safe cleaning and rodent control.
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