A complete index of all published articles on PublicHealthIndia.in — evidence-based public health writing for India’s general public and policymakers. This page is updated as new articles are published.
2026
Heat Stroke in India: What the 2026 Heat Wave Data Says You Must Do Now
India’s 2026 heat wave has already caused hundreds of confirmed heat stroke deaths, with the real toll estimated far higher. Heat stroke is a medical emergency — your body’s cooling system shuts down completely. Evidence-based guide covering recognition, emergency response, and what policymakers must urgently do.
Category: Environmental Health | Published: May 2026
El Niño Urban Heat India: When Two Dangerous Forces Hit at Once
El Niño supercharges India’s heatwaves while urban heat domes trap that extra heat inside cities — a compound threat already killing people. Indian cities are recording temperatures 3–5°C above surrounding rural areas during El Niño years, with the urban poor bearing the heaviest health burden.
Category: Environmental Health, Climate | Published: May 2026
The Longevity Paradox: Why Men and Women Need Different Strategies for Healthy Aging in India
A 13-year Lancet study of nearly 12,000 older adults finds men gain more independent years from healthy lifestyle habits, while women gain more from social support and economic stability. For India’s rapidly ageing population, this demands a sex-specific approach to aging policy.
Category: Aging & Longevity | Published: January 2026
2025
Acupuncture for Chronic Back Pain in India’s Seniors: What a Major Clinical Trial Reveals
A large randomised trial in JAMA Network Open shows acupuncture significantly reduces disability in adults 65+ with chronic low back pain — with benefits lasting 12 months and serious side effects in under 1% of participants. What this means for India’s AYUSH framework and tens of millions of seniors.
Category: Aging & Longevity | Published: September 2025
Low Muscle Mass in Young Indians: How Hormones and Lifestyle Set the Stage for Early Decline
New research shows low muscle mass is increasingly affecting adults in their 20s and 30s. A 2025 study finds SHBG — not just testosterone — is a key hormonal driver, while India’s thin-fat phenotype and widespread vitamin D deficiency compound the risk.
Category: Aging & Longevity | Published: September 2025
Transforming Diabetes Care in India: Why Lifestyle Interventions Matter More Than Ever
A clinical trial shows structured group lifestyle programmes reduce diabetes medications in 82% of participants — more than double the rate with standard dietary advice. With over 100 million Indians living with type 2 diabetes, this demands a shift from medication-first to lifestyle-first care.
Category: Non-Communicable Diseases | Published: September 2025
Smoke in the Kitchen, Fog in the Mind: How Polluting Fuels Threaten India’s Brain Health
A Lancet study from Karnataka shows older adults cooking on biomass fuels score significantly lower on memory and attention tests — and women show measurable hippocampal shrinkage. With over half of rural India still using polluting fuels, this silent threat to brain health demands urgent policy action.
Category: Environmental Health | Published: September 2025
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