Biopharma shakti and budget boost to transform India's health R&D, says ICMR chief
India’s health sector has received a fresh push this year, with the overall allocation rising by 9 per cent. But beyond the headline number, what stan...
Budget 2026 puts cancer care, mental health at the centre of India's health agenda
On Sunday, February 1, the healthcare sector saw a consequential shift in India’s health policy narrative. The Budget announced by FM Nirmala Sitharam...
Weekend sleep catch-up harms health, says pulmonology expert
Catching up on sleep over the weekend may feel like a smart fix for hectic weekdays, but doctors warn it could quietly harm long-term health. In an in...
WHO backs India’s handling of Nipah outbreak, says travel and trade curbs not needed
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement on Thursday following the confirmation of two Nipah virus cases in India this month. The cases ...
Warning signs, causes of childhood obesity rising in India
Childhood obesity in India is no longer unusual. Poor eating habits, increased junk food intake and lack of physical activity are pushing more childre...
Pregnancy after 35 may spark heart attack, doctor issues warning
Pregnancy is a time of joy for many, but recent data show that heart attacks during pregnancy and childbirth are becoming more common than we used to ...
Telegram CEO says taking 'action first' helps beat depression
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is going viral again, but this time it’s not about privacy, bans, or tech battles. Clips from his Lex Fridman podcast intervi...
Daily 30-minute walk can cut heart attack risk by 40%: Doctors
In an era of expensive treatments and complex fitness regimes, doctors say one of the most effective tools to prevent heart attacks costs nothing and ...
Sitting too long can be as deadly as smoking, warns doctor
For decades, smoking was seen as the biggest lifestyle villain. Today, doctors say another habit, far more common and socially acceptable, is proving ...
Lancet panel says India can be "strong global voice" for health as power shifts globally
A major report by the Lancet Commission on a Citizen-Centred Health System for India was launched in New Delhi on January 21, 2026. It lays out a road...
Zydus launches blockbuster cancer drug at a fraction of cost
Zydus Lifesciences on Monday announced the launch of Tishtha, a biosimilar version of the blockbuster cancer drug nivolumab, priced at nearly one-four...
Indian doctors get first-ever AI training course
The Centre on Wednesday announced the launch of India’s first artificial intelligence course for doctors, underscoring that AI in healthcare is no lon...
Too much protein could harm artery health, cardiologist says
High-protein diets have long been praised for weight loss and muscle building. But a study now raising concern suggests that eating too much protein c...
Here are 10 daily habits that can lower your risk of heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many risk factors are within your control. Small, consis...
Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers where prevention is not theoretical, doctor explains
Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancer-related causes of death for women in India, but according to doctors, it is also one of the easiest cance...
Herbal supplements linked to deadlier liver injury than modern drugs: Study
“Natural products” may pose a higher risk of severe liver injury and death than licensed pharmaceuticals, according to a new scientific paper that dra...
World's first all-natural sunscreen uses fungal melanin, doctor says its promising
A breakthrough in biotechnology could redefine sun protection and hair colouring. By producing melanin from fungi at scale, an Indian biotech startup ...
Fatty liver is a metabolic disease, not an alcohol problem, doctors warn
In a recent post on X, hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known as TheLiverDoc, highlighted a critical but widely misunderstood fact: the...
Low tax on sugary drinks and alcohol leads to higher obesity and illness: WHO
Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper around the world, and the World Health Organisation says this is already helping push up ra...
Early warning signs of glaucoma young adults often ignore
Glaucoma is commonly seen as a disease that affects older people. Many young adults believe they are too young to worry about it. However, eye special...
Telangana bans sale and use of Almont-Kid Syrup after safety alert
The Telangana Drugs Control Administration on Saturday issued an urgent advisory directing the immediate discontinuation of Almont-Kid Syrup, a medici...
Only 1 in 5 deaths in India are medically certified: ICMR
India still does not know what most of its people are dying from, a new study by the Indian Council of Medical Research has revealed.The findings, pub...
UK bans online junk food ads, limits TV commercials after 9 pm to tackle childhood obesity
New UK rules restricting junk food advertising aimed at children came into force this week, The Guardian reported. The regulations ban online advertis...
Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT can save lives, say experts
Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans is crucial because it can detect cancer early, when it is still curable, and significantly reduce deaths ...
Common food preservatives linked to cancers, diabetes: New studies
Higher intake of certain food preservatives commonly used in ultra-processed and ready-to-eat foods is associated with an increased risk of cancer and...
Heart attacks spike after smog days in Delhi
A landmark government-backed study has found a sharp and immediate rise in heart-related emergency admissions and deaths in Delhi following days of se...
Here are some Iron rich foods for anaemia
Anaemia, often caused by low iron levels, is a common nutritional concern, especially among women and children in India. Iron is essential for making ...
Scientists develop drug that may regrow knee cartilage and stop arthritis
If your knees crack when you climb stairs or ache long after a workout, there may be good news ahead. Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a d...
People living with cancer face higher risk of heart disease deaths: New Study
People living with cancer are more likely to die from heart diseases than those without cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of t...
India puts AYUSH on global trade map through Oman and New Zealand agreements: Commerce Ministry
India's traditional systems of medicine, collectively known as AYUSH, have received formal recognition in bilateral trade agreements with Oman and New...
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