Health Bulletin 14/April/2026 - Video

Published On 2026-04-14T17:12:39+05:30 | Updated On 14 April 2026 5:12 PM IST

Overview

Here are the top health stories for the day:

NEET 2026: NTA Releases City Intimation Slip, Exam Scheduled on May 3

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the advance intimation of examination city for candidates appearing in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) exam for the academic year 2026. The announcement was made through a public notice.

The NEET UG 2026 is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026, across 552 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, in pen-and-paper mode from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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NEET 2026: NTA releases city intimation slip, exam on May 3

PGI Chandigarh Resident Doctors Flag Overwork, Say 12-Hour Duty Norms Exist Only on Paper

The duty hours of resident doctors at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, continue to remain demanding and overburdened, with doctors alleging extreme work pressure, exhaustion, and mental health issues due to staff shortage.

Despite the institutional guidelines promising a 12-hour duty schedule and a mandatory weekly off, residents working in wards and emergency services allege that they continue to face overwork and extended shifts, claiming that the norms exist only on paper.

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12-hour duty norms 'only on paper'! PGI Chandigarh resident doctors flag overwork, burnout

NCAHP Mandates Updated Curriculum for 17 Allied Health Programs From 2026-27

The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has released curricula for 17 allied health courses and directed institutions to implement them mandatorily from the 2026-27 academic year.

Sharing the update, NCAHP Chairperson Yagna Unmesh Shukla said the courses include Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Technology, Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine Technology. She added that the Commission will soon notify minimum standards for institutions offering allied health programmes.

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NCAHP releases curriculum for 17 allied health courses, mandatory from 2026-27

Large Study Suggests Marriage May Be Associated With Reduced Cancer Risk: Study

Being single may carry hidden health risks-new research suggests a higher likelihood of cancer among those never married. A study by University of Miami, published in Cancer Research Communication, found that cancer incidence was 68% higher in never-married men and 85% higher in never-married women compared to those married or previously married. The findings are based on analysis of over 4 million cancer cases across 12 US states between 2015 and 2022. However, researchers clarified that marriage itself does not prevent cancer, but lifestyle and social factors linked to marital status may influence risk.

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Experts noted that factors such as smoking, stress, lack of screenings, and reproductive history could explain the difference. Certain cancers like cervical and anal cancer—linked to HPV—showed significantly higher rates among unmarried individuals, possibly due to lower screening or healthcare engagement. The study highlights the need for greater awareness and preventive care among single adults. Researchers emphasised that marital status is only one of many social indicators and should not be seen as a direct cause, but as a signal for targeted health interventions.

Reference: Paulo S. Pinheiro, Amber N. Balda, Hannah M. Cranford, Tracy E. Crane, Erin N. Kobetz, Frank J. Penedo; Marriage and Cancer Risk: A Contemporary Population-Based Study Across Demographic Groups and Cancer Types. Cancer Research Communications 1 April 2026; 6 (4): 783–791. https://doi.org/10.1158/2767-9764.CRC-25-0814

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