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Confusing bowel changes, like watery diarrhoea following days of constipation, could signal a serious health issue, warns top gastroenterologist. This 'overflow diarrhoea' occurs when hard stool blocks the colon, allowing only water to pass. Persistent symptoms, especially with abdominal pain or weight loss, require immediate medical evaluation, as colon cancer can also present this way.

Ovarian cancer is often mislabeled a "silent killer," but its subtle, easily dismissed symptoms are the real challenge. Early detection is crucial as it's frequently diagnosed late, impacting treatment options. While not silent, its symptoms are often ignored, leading to delayed medical consultation and advanced-stage diagnoses.

Govt boosts surveillance, readies isolation wards

Thane's Tieten Medicity Hospital achieved a milestone with India's first robotic telesurgery for gall bladder removal. Using the indigenously developed Mizzo Endo 4000 system and a 5G network, surgeons remotely operated on a patient from Dombivli. This groundbreaking procedure highlights the future of precise, minimally invasive surgery in India, showcasing advanced technology and high-speed connectivity.

Ashwin Pranjapye, a 55-year-old man, faced severe abdominal issues and weight loss. Doctors diagnosed him with advanced intestinal lymphoma. He received a combination therapy including Polatuzumab and Rituximab. This treatment led to a complete remission. He has remained in remission for over a year and regained a good quality of life.

Many serious illnesses, including aggressive cancers, can develop without pain, leading to delayed diagnosis. Cancers like cervical, ovarian, colorectal, and pancreatic often present with subtle symptoms mistaken for common ailments. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment and high cure rates, emphasizing a proactive approach to health over waiting for pain to signal a problem.

India faces a silent health crisis where invisible abdominal fat, not visible weight, poses significant risks. This 'high body fat, low muscle mass' phenotype leads to early onset of diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver, even in those appearing thin. Traditional BMI is insufficient; waist circumference is a crucial, low-cost indicator of this growing national health problem.

A violent clash between two elephants at Dubare camp tragically led to the death of Marthanda, a 53-year-old makhna elephant, within 24 hours. Suffering multiple deep stab wounds and severe internal trauma, the 4,500kg jumbo lost a significant amount of blood. Once a notorious "paddy raider," Marthanda's painful end has deeply affected camp personnel.

Your urine colour offers vital health clues, often overlooked. While pale yellow indicates good hydration, darker shades can signal dehydration. Pink or red urine might point to food or, more seriously, blood, requiring medical attention. Cloudy urine could suggest infection or kidney issues. Doctors urge paying attention to these daily signals for early detection of health problems.

A Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship is set to dock in Rotterdam for disinfection. Passengers and crew faced quarantine after the Andes virus strain was detected. Authorities are managing the situation, with WHO recommending a 42-day isolation period for those exposed to the serious, rodent-borne illness.