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Bengaluru's Clarence High School shifts classes for 6 to 12 online after over 500 students and 21 staff report flu-like symptoms amid two confirmed H1N1 cases

A Harvard-led study found pilots and flight attendants had the highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths among 503 occupations studied

Iron deficiency is common among young children, but simple dietary changes can help toddlers meet their iron needs and support healthy growth

Eight decades of falling mortality, improving maternal and child survival, and expanding healthcare have added years to Indian lives, while creating new health challenges

Delhi has recorded over 1,300 H1N1 cases this year, nearly six times last year's figure. Here is what to know about symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions

The findings suggest severe Covid-19 could alter the body's existing viral environment, although further research is needed to understand the impact

Researchers are exploring technologies that will allow scientists to observe living cancer cells in real time to help them improve understanding of the disease and accelerate drug discovery. Despite advances in genomics, artificial intelligence and precision medicine, scientists still rely heavily on studying cells after they have been chemically fixed or destroyed, providing only a static snapshot of an otherwise dynamic biological process. Experts now believe that understanding how living cells behave in real time could become one of the next frontiers in biomedical research, particularly in oncology, where cancer cells continuously evolve, adapt and develop resistance to treatment. Parmita Mishra, founder and CEO of San Francisco-based biotech start-up Precigenetics, said they are developing a technology platform that enables researchers to observe living cells continuously without dyes, labels or destructive sample preparation. The approach combines Raman spectroscopy, photonic

A national joint response team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan after fresh Chandipura virus cases and deaths among children prompted intensified containment efforts

Thousands of infections, two reported deaths, and a growing investigation. Here's why the ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the US is drawing attention

Launched on the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day, the e-Pratyaropan portal aims to make organ allocation more transparent and efficient while bringing India's transplant infra closer to global standards

Getting outdoors doesn't require a weekend getaway. Experts say small daily habits such as eating lunch outside, taking nature breaks and choosing greener routes can improve mental well-being

Practising yoga may significantly improve a tobacco user's chances of quitting while also reducing anxiety, depression, and other psychological factors linked to addiction, according to a study by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted by researchers from the Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research and the Centre for Community Medicine, was published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research. The paper was made available online on November 15, 2025. The study found that tobacco users practising yoga had about 50 per cent higher odds of achieving short-term abstinence compared to those in control groups receiving standard interventions or other non-yoga approaches. "The findings of the review suggest that yoga can serve as a moderately effective (approximately 50%) intervention for tobacco cessation," the authors wrote. The review was authored by doctors Shruti Singh, Dhanlika Dhanlika,

Rising occupancies, more complex treatments and steady patient volumes are driving growth across hospitals and diagnostics. The next challenge is managing costs while adding thousands of new beds

The vaccine has been approved for individuals aged 4-60 years and can be administered without prior dengue screening, marking India's first vaccine-based strategy against the disease

Hunger strikes have shaped India's history, but what do they do to the human body? Doctors explain when health risks become life-threatening, and why recovery must be gradual

A study found smokers were far more likely to have microplastics in the blood supplying their hearts, suggesting smoking and air pollution may help microscopic plastic particles enter the bloodstream

The latest MBBS seat expansion offers relief to aspiring doctors, but affordability, postgraduate opportunities, and regional shortages remain key challenges