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Milind Soman flags off inaugural FIT Gurugram Marathon

Milind Soman flags off inaugural FIT Gurugram Marathon

Actor and endurance athlete Milind Soman flagged off the inaugural FIT Gurugram Marathon organised by Fortis Hospital, Gurugram, with over 6,000 participants. The event featured 3 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km runs, with medical arrangements in place. It promoted fitness, preventive health and community participation.

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Medical Dialogues 6:06 AM • 6 Oct 2026
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Fortis Noida performs Western UP’s first heart transplant

Fortis Noida performs Western UP’s first heart transplant

Fortis Hospital Noida performed Western Uttar Pradesh and Noida’s first heart transplant on a 56-year-old man with advanced heart failure. A donor heart was transported from Panchkula through coordinated green corridors. The transplant, led by Dr Ajay Kaul, was completed successfully, with the patient reported to be recovering well.

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Medical Dialogues 5:58 AM • 6 Oct 2026
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Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

From Tracking to Transformation, My Journey with Zylo AI Calorie Counter

I used to struggle with tracking my meals and staying consistent. Then I found Zylo AI, it made calorie tracking effortless. Just a quick photo, and I knew exactly what I was eating. I have Lost over 12 Pounds (Kgs) in 30 days.
Over time, I learned my habits, made smarter food choices, and finally reached my goal weight. Zylo didn’t just count calories; it guided me toward balance and progress.
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Advanced thrombectomy saves woman after severe heart attack

Advanced thrombectomy saves woman after severe heart attack

Doctors at KIMS Saveera Hospital treated a 60-year-old woman with a severe heart attack caused by a massive clot blocking a major coronary artery. After conventional methods failed, doctors used the CATRx-Penumbra mechanical thrombectomy system to remove the clot, followed by balloon angioplasty and two stents, restoring normal blood flow.

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Medical Dialogues 5:34 AM • 6 Oct 2026
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Which acid suits your skin, AHA or BHA?

Which acid suits your skin, AHA or BHA?

Dermatologist Dr Karan Malhotra explains that AHAs, such as glycolic and lactic acid, mainly exfoliate the skin surface and may suit dry or uneven skin, while BHA, mainly salicylic acid, penetrates pores and suits oily, acne-prone skin. For Indian skin, he advises starting slowly, avoiding combined use, and applying sunscreen to reduce irritation and pigmentation.

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Medical Dialogues 11:41 AM • 5 Oct 2026
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10-year-old Pune girl diagnosed with rare immune disorder

10-year-old Pune girl diagnosed with rare immune disorder

A 10-year-old Pune girl was diagnosed with Macrophage Activation Syndrome after 10 days of high fever, joint pain, rash and severe tiredness. Tests showed ferritin above 5,000, low blood counts and raised liver enzymes. Doctors linked MAS to systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and treated her with steroids in the PICU.

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Medical Dialogues 11:32 AM • 5 Oct 2026
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Just 20 mins of walking can stimulate gut, ease constipation: Study

Just 20 mins of walking can stimulate gut, ease constipation: Study

A study published in Scientific Reports found that 20 minutes of walking can stimulate gut and provide relief from constipation. Researchers first monitored bowel sounds (BS) to assess intestinal activity in 21 young adults. They were then asked to walk at a comfortable pace. Within one to two minutes after walking, bowel-sound amplitude nearly doubled compared with their resting levels.

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Nature 10:49 AM • 5 Oct 2026
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I Lost 26 Kgs — Zylo AI Calorie Tracker Made It Possible, it's the best calorie Tracker I have used

I’d tried every diet and app before, but nothing stuck. Then I discovered Zylo AI. Instead of guessing, I started tracking my meals with a single photo. Zylo instantly showed me calories, protein, and nutrients no manual logging, no confusion.
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Haryana exports 24 tonnes of frozen food to Canada

Haryana exports 24 tonnes of frozen food to Canada

APEDA facilitated the export of 24 metric tonnes of frozen food products from Haryana's Sonipat to Canada. The FPO-led shipment by Aterna Foods included green peas, mixed vegetables, peas and carrots, sweet corn and samosas. Valued at ₹23.7 lakh, the consignment comprised 2,295 boxes and was supported by APEDA under its financial assistance scheme for FPOs.

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Medical Dialogues 10:47 AM • 5 Oct 2026
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WHO lists top 10 leading causes of death globally

WHO lists top 10 leading causes of death globally

As per a WHO report, ischaemic heart disease and stroke were the leading causes of death globally in 2023. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was third leading cause, while lower respiratory infections ranked fourth. Other causes included Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, diabetes, trachea, bronchus and lung cancers, hypertensive heart disease, kidney diseases and diarrhoeal diseases.

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WHO 10:33 AM • 5 Oct 2026
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Fact check: Can tulsi, lemon and black pepper really cure cancer?

Fact check: Can tulsi, lemon and black pepper really cure cancer?

Natural ingredients can contain biologically active compounds, but that does not make them proven cancer treatments. Claims of a cure require robust clinical evidence, not laboratory findings or anecdotal success stories. A simple rule can help: if a remedy promises to cure cancer quickly, treat the claim with caution.

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The Healthy Indian Project 8:07 AM • 5 Oct 2026
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What is pneumonic plague?

What is pneumonic plague?

A lab technician at Russia’s Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia has died after developing pneumonia of unknown origin, raising concerns over possible pneumonic plague. A severe, rapidly progressing form of plague, it affects the lungs and is caused by Yersinia pestis. Symptoms include fever, headache, weakness, chest pain and cough, with respiratory droplets potentially spreading infection.

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Free Press Journal 7:56 AM • 5 Oct 2026
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