Health News

PCOS renamed PMOS as doctors hope it will improve care for millions

The condition has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, to better reflect its wide-ranging health effects

International Nurses Day 2026: Why nurses remain the backbone of healthcare

International Nurses Day is marked annually on May 12 to celebrate the role of nurses and their contribution to global healthcare. Here's everything to know about Nurse Day and its significance

Eliminating undernutrition could prevent 2.3 mn TB cases globally: Lancet

The findings highlight the urgent need to scale up population-level nutritional interventions, social and health benefits from which could extend beyond tuberculosis

India needs national common health dataset to create AI models: VK Paul

Former NITI Aayog member VK Paul said India needs a common health dataset and stronger primary healthcare systems to tackle rising non-communicable diseases

Datanomics: Private hospital bills surge tenfold over the past 3 decades

For the first time in three decades, rural patients at government hospitals spent more than their urban counterparts in 2025

What is norovirus? The highly contagious virus behind cruise ship outbreak

Over 100 passengers and crew members aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship have fallen ill, according to the CDC

Scientists find new Covid-like virus in Thai bats with human infection risk

Researchers identified a sarbecovirus strain in Thai bats that may bind to human ACE2 receptors, though no human infections or community spread have been reported

Hantavirus outbreak explained: What happened and how concerning is it?

WHO has confirmed five Hantavirus cases and three suspected infections linked to a cruise ship outbreak in the Atlantic, while stressing that the situation is not comparable to Covid-19

Fact-check Friday: Do short naps enhance performance or disrupt sleep?

A short nap can boost focus and alertness, but only if done right; experts explain ideal duration, timing, and when naps may disrupt sleep habits

DRL-Nestle JV launches Celevida product line for GLP-1 therapy patients

Dr Reddy's-Nestle Health Science JV launched Celevida GLP+ to support nutrition and muscle health among patients on GLP-1 and GIP therapies

Digital platform launched to strengthen maternal, child healthcare services

JANANI will facilitate continuous tracking of maternal and child healthcare services, including antenatal care, delivery preparedness, institutional delivery, etc

Hantavirus on cruise ship: Experts probe rare human-to-human transmission

Health agencies across multiple countries are tracing passengers and probing the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship

What to know about hantavirus, illness suspected in cruise ship outbreak

Hantavirus is mainly spread by contact with rodents or their urine, saliva or droppings, particularly when the material is disturbed and becomes airborne, posing a risk of inhalation

Aiims surgical innovation offers hope for patients with spinal deformities

The technique is a refined version of posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR), regarded globally as one of the most complex spinal deformity correction procedures

Scientists raise concern over spread of dangerous amoebas globally

Their ability to survive heat and disinfectants makes them especially hard to control. Scientists say improved surveillance and water treatment are urgently needed

Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link

High temperatures can disrupt your body in ways that trigger migraines. Here's what doctors say about the link and how to manage symptoms effectively

Clear skin starts with digestion: Why your gut health matters for your face

Your digestive health could be shaping your skin more than you think. Here is what experts say about the link between gut balance, inflammation, and skin issues

Can dogs help detect cancer? Study explores breath-based detection

Combining dogs' powerful sense of smell with advanced analytics, researchers are testing a non-invasive method to detect cancers early from breath samples

Is hair loss reversible? New study shifts focus to the scalp ecosystem

The study highlights how fixing the scalp's structure, not just treating hair, can restart growth by activating key biological pathways

Myth vs Fact: Can microwave use lead to cancer? Here's what doctors say

Fact-check Friday: From radiation myths to plastic risks, we ask an oncologist what happens when you microwave food and whether there is any proven link to cancer