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Ankita Upadhyay
Ankita Upadhyay is a health reporter with The Indian Express' Delhi bureau. She writes on Delhi hospitals, state health department and trends on healthcare. She tweets @ankitaup
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Study detects uranium in breast milk: Its findings, why experts have questioned its validity
November 25, 2025 18:57 IST
Experts have concluded that the levels detected are not significant, and no health impacts have been observed over the years. Also under scrutiny is the methodology followed by the researchers, as well as the aim of studying the levels in breast milk alone. Here is what to know.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
From when to walk to whether to get flu shots: A doctor’s checklist for senior citizens amid Delhi’s toxic air
November 25, 2025 15:58 IST
Dr Rajesh Chawla speaks to The Indian Express about how pollution affects the elderly and its harmful side effects.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
‘I got breast implants at 30, removed them in my 40s. What I thought would make me confident ended up giving me years of pain’Subscriber Only
November 24, 2025 08:25 IST
Why a growing number of women are reporting unexplained symptoms, inflammation and anxiety linked to implants—prompting a surge in explant surgeries.
Mon, Nov 24, 2025
Red Fort blast: Jaw, torso, limb — three body parts lie unclaimed, DNA test planned to match them with 12 victims
November 22, 2025 05:55 IST
On Thursday, out of the three recovered body parts, the post mortem of two was conducted, the samples of which will now be taken for DNA analysis to forensic science lab (FSL), sources from the hospital informed.
Sat, Nov 22, 2025
‘School plays an important role… they should give students space to discuss and vent’: AIIMS doctor
November 21, 2025 06:13 IST
Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Psychiatry, AIIMS Delhi, says teachers should be careful while speaking with the students and give them full respect. Dr Sagar, who specialises in child and adolescent psychiatry, says there has been a positive change over the years.
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
The cost of air pollution: ‘Healthy babies developing pneumonia within weeks, some are born asthmatic’Subscriber Only
November 17, 2025 07:45 IST
Low birth weight, preterm delivery and persistent cough in infants were exceptions a decade ago. Now they’re routine, say doctors
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
What is a ‘wearable’ air purifier and how does it work? Here’s what experts say
November 17, 2025 06:28 IST
An AQI of 301–400 is classified as ‘very poor’, while 401–500 falls into the ‘severe’ category.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Red Fort blast toll reaches 10, three body parts yet to be identified
November 14, 2025 06:13 IST
Sources in the hospital said that at present, three body parts found at the blast site are yet to be identified. The cause of deaths include shock and haemorrhage. “Some metal and glass pieces were also extracted from the bodies...,” said a source.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
DNA test confirms Dr Umar Nabi Bhat drove i20 that blew up near Red Fort
November 13, 2025 08:45 IST
Delhi Red Fort Blast Today News Update: According to sources, DNA samples from Dr Umar Nabi Bhat’s mother were collected in Pulwama, and brought to Delhi to be matched with unidentified bodies kept at Lok Nayak Hospital.
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
In Red Fort blast case, DNA samples of Dr Umar’s mother taken: How genetic analysis can establish identity
November 12, 2025 14:18 IST
Matching the DNA with the unidentified bodies at Lok Nayak Hospital can confirm if the suspect died in the explosion or remains at large.
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
‘His face was charred beyond recognition… tattoos helped identify him’: The 8 who never made it home after Red Fort blast
November 12, 2025 06:22 IST
Some of the bodies were still unidentifiable, but none of them appeared to have belonged to Jumman. In despair and frustration, Jumman’s wife, Tanuja, asked, “Koi mota hai, koi patla hai, par mere pati ki body kahaan hai?”
Wed, Nov 12, 2025
Red Fort blast: Bhagwan ne bacha liya, says man who had a narrow escape
November 12, 2025 06:17 IST
Shivali said a man passing by on a scooter gave them a ride to the hospital. “He was dizzy and bleeding. The man tied both of us by the waist on the scooter so that we wouldn't fall... and brought us to the hospital.”
Wed, Nov 12, 2025
Man at the wheel in explosion near Red Fort: Umar Nabi, doctor who ‘motivated white-collar group’
November 12, 2025 04:00 IST
Police suspect Umar was the leader of the “white-collar group” of doctors in a terror module busted days before the Red Fort explosion. “He is suspected to have been steering and motivating the rest of the flock,” an officer said.
Wed, Nov 12, 2025
Red Fort blast: DNA from Umar Nabi’s mother could prove crucial link in confirming bomber’s identity
November 11, 2025 14:22 IST
Sources say samples being collected from Pulwama to be matched with unidentified bodies in Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
Red Fort blast | ‘Mera bhai chala gaya’: Death and despair as families search for loved ones at Lok Nayak Hospital
November 11, 2025 08:00 IST
At least 15 doctors and 20 paramedical staff worked inside the emergency room, and 10 doctors in the main casualty ward, dressing the patients, and putting them through diagnostic procedures.
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
‘Constant ringing in my ears… brain feels heavy’: At Lok Nayak hospital, Red Fort blast survivors grapple with burns, bruises — and shock
November 11, 2025 07:47 IST
Blast in Delhi | Red Fort Blast Victims: The entry to the emergency ward remained restricted amid heavy police deployment; family members were not allowed to go inside and meet their loved ones.
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
‘Ran towards the site… began pulling bodies out of the cars’: First responders recall horror after Red Fort blast
November 10, 2025 23:30 IST
Blast in Delhi Today News: Several passersby and locals rushed to help following the blast that left 9 dead and several injured.
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
How does breathing toxic air affect a child’s growth? An expert explains
November 06, 2025 06:32 IST
Dr Shefali Gulati, Faculty In-Charge of Child Neurology Division in the Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS, said children breathe more air per kilogram of body weight than adults. So for the same outdoor level of pollution (AQI/PM2.5), their intake is higher.
Thu, Nov 06, 2025
‘Pollution forces heart to work harder, even limited exposure can be harmful for high-risk people’: Cardiologist
November 02, 2025 19:57 IST
Delhi’s air stayed heavily polluted in October, recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 223 — the second-worst for October in five years. Delhi spent nearly two-thirds of October breathing ‘poor’ air or worse — 11 days in the ‘poor’ category, seven in ‘very poor’ and none in the ‘good’ category. Experts say consistent […]
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
‘If you can afford it, leave Delhi for 6-8 weeks’: Top pulmonologist as thick pollution haze hangs over citySubscriber Only
October 30, 2025 16:23 IST
‘My children and grandchildren have the choice to relocate, and I have never advised them to come to Delhi-NCR… For air purifiers to be effective, they have to be constantly on, and the room has to be kept shut all the time.’
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
Young mother, 38, beats aggressive breast cancer because she did regular breast self-examination: ‘Know your body like your life depends on it’Subscriber Only
October 30, 2025 14:38 IST
‘Breast cancer often doesn’t cause pain, so don’t ignore a lump, get a mammogram,’ says AIIMS doctor
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
Rs 10 crore machine at Safdarjung Hospital’s Neurosurgery dept non-functional for over a yearSubscriber Only
October 30, 2025 06:39 IST
Hospital authorities attribute shutdown to seepage issues, pending civil work
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
Unidentified bodies, missing persons: How AIIMS is helping put a name to a face using DNA dataSubscriber Only
October 25, 2025 05:20 IST
AIIMS Delhi’s Department of Forensics Medicine & Toxicology has launched a portal that provides the public access to physical descriptions and photographs of unidentified bodies. The corresponding DNA profiles are securely stored in a database.
Sat, Oct 25, 2025
Lok Nayak Hospital orders shifting of ventilators not in use to basementSubscriber Only
October 17, 2025 12:23 IST
Following the review on Friday, the Health Minister said that it is impossible for a hospital of Lok Nayak’s stature to have a significant number of ventilators out of order.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
AIIMS removes doctor as department head over harassment complaint by nursing staffSubscriber Only
October 13, 2025 05:33 IST
This comes after the AIIMS Nurses Union filed a complaint with AIIMS Director Dr M Srinivas, accusing Dr Bisoi of using “abusive, vulgar and sexist” language against the female nursing staff.
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