Global Diabetes Cases Could Reach 900 Million by 2050

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Health

Global diabetes prevalence is projected to rise sharply in the coming decades, with estimates indicating that as many as 900 million people worldwide could be living with the condition by 2050 if current trends continue. The findings come from the IDF Diabetes Atlas, a comprehensive global

Op-Eds Opinion

Changing the AQI Won’t Change What We Breathe

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

India’s air pollution crisis was never a mystery. It was visible, measurable, and deadly. Smog-filled winters, rising asthma cases, emergency room surges, and repeated judicial interventions made one thing clear: the air was toxic, and the state was failing to control it. Faced with this reality, the government had two choices. Fix the problem or […]

Cricket Sports

Yashasvi Jaiswal Hospitalised After Pune Match

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was hospitalised in Pune after experiencing health issues following a domestic match. The incident occurred after Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy fixture, where Jaiswal featured before seeking medical attention later the same day. Reason for Hospitalisation According to team officials, Jaiswal complained of severe stomach pain and discomfort

International

US May Deny Visas for Diabetes or Obesity

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2025

The United States Department of State has issued fresh guidance suggesting that foreign nationals applying for visas may face rejection if they have chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease or other costly long-term illnesses. The cable directs visa officers to assess whether applicants might become a “public charge” by requiring extensive health

International

Trump Declared in “Exceptional Health”

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

A medical evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center found U.S. President Donald Trump in “exceptional health,” according to a memo released by the White House. Health Report Details Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s physician, noted strong performance in cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical metrics. The memo said Trump’s “cardiac age” is about

South India State News

Kerala Sees Spike in Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis Cases Amid Tougher Guidelines

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that the rising numbers of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), often called “brain-eating amoeba” infection, are largely due to higher detection rates and stricter diagnostic guidelines. She clarified that many cases earlier reported as general encephalitis are now being correctly identified as PAM. Case Numbers Rising As

International

Vance Stands Ready Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Health

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Vice President JD Vance has said he is prepared to take charge if a “terrible tragedy” were to impact President Donald Trump. In an interview with USA Today, Vance explained that his seven months in office have given him “on-the-job training” to step in if required. At the same time, he stressed that Trump, who […]

International

WHO Flags Attacks on Gaza Aid Site

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that its humanitarian operations in Gaza have been severely compromised following direct attacks on its staff shelter and central warehouse in Deir al-Balah. The incidents occurred on July 21 and have triggered global concern over the safety of aid workers and the worsening health crisis in the region. […]