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Govt, pvt health insurance spending crosses 20% of total health expenditure

Government-funded health schemes and private insurance accounted for 21.2 per cent of India's total health expenditure in FY24, with both categories crossing 10 per cent for the first time

India's health spending triples, out-of-pocket share falls to 42.7%: NHA

Government Health Expenditure rose to ₹4.14 trillion in FY24 from ₹1.30 trillion in FY14, while out-of-pocket spending fell to 42.7% of total health expenditure from 64.2%

India's first Zika vaccine nears human trials after CDSCO panel review

An expert committee has recommended Phase I clinical trials for the vaccine developed by Indian Immunologicals and Australia's Griffith University, following a review of non-clinical studies

India records 38% drop in TB deaths since 2015, outpaces global rate: WHO

Despite progress, India still had the highest TB burden, accounting for almost a quarter of global cases in 2025

Doctors caution against stopping weight-loss drugs over vision-loss risk

Following a US FDA warning over a rare vision-loss condition, specialists say the absolute risk remains low, while the metabolic and cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 drugs are substantial

US FDA flags blindness risk from GLP-1 drugs: What patients should know

The US regulator has called for new eye-related warnings on GLP-1 drug labels, but Indian safety data remains limited

Long-term PM2.5 exposure linked to 10-16% higher diabetes risk: Study

Global review covering over 200 million participant observations links prolonged PM2.5 exposure to higher Type 2 diabetes risk, highlighting metabolic health concerns in polluted regions

What is the controversy over Deepinder Goyal's ₹85,000 Temple wearable?

Doctors question whether Temple can reliably measure brain blood flow, while Goyal defends its research, saying the ₹85,000 wearable is a fitness and AI product, not a medical device

Ozempic, Wegovy to carry new FDA warning over rare risk of vision loss

The US FDA will add a warning about non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, a rare eye condition that can cause significant and sometimes permanent vision loss, to the labels of GLP-1 drugs

US FDA grants tentative nod to Dr Reddy's twice-yearly HIV prevention drug

The tentative approval for generic lenacapavir is expected to accelerate affordable access to the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection across 120 countries outside the US.

Approval of India-made HIV-prevention shot raises hopes in poorer nations

US regulators have approved a generic version of lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV-prevention drug, for sale in low-income countries, potentially widening access to preventive treatment.

Not all antihistamines are same, some may affect brain more than others

Antihistamines work by blocking histamine, a chemical released by the immune system during an allergic reaction

Can creatine help your mental health? Here's what the latest evidence says

While its advantages for strength and athletic performance are supported by evidence, it's increasingly being recommended for its mental health effects

Govt mandates at least 1-year residual shelf life for imported drugs

The Health Ministry has replaced the 60 per cent residual shelf-life requirement with a fixed 12-month minimum for most imported drugs, aiming to ease imports and reduce wastage

Centre cuts MRPs for trade-margin-capped cancer meds by up to 93%

Major innovator brands see no price reductions despite cuts of up to 93 per cent for some cancer medicines; patient groups say PAP exclusions and data gaps have diluted relief

SC questions steep hospital mark-ups on cancer drugs and medicines

The Supreme Court questioned steep hospital mark-ups on cancer medicines and medical consumables, criticised the Centre's pricing framework and reserved its verdict on a plea seeking tighter controls

Cent raises $15 million to expand AI-powered preventive healthcare platform

Blume Ventures and South Park Commons led the funding round as Cent plans to expand its AI-powered medical imaging, diagnostics and preventive healthcare services in India

Beyond heartbreak: How anger, fear and shock can temporarily stun the heart

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy can temporarily weaken the heart after intense emotional or physical stress, mimicking a heart attack

Domestic medtech industry backs DGHS ban on reuse of single-use devices

AIMED calls for stricter inspections, traceable disposal records and clear liability rules to protect patient safety

First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France: What to know

France has reported the first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus. There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission, but investigations into the case continue