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Budget 2026-27: Here are key challenges in the health care sector

As digital health gains pace, Budget expectations centre on higher spending, insurance expansion and a preventive-care shift to fix India's healthcare gaps

Antimicrobial sales growth set to temper in 2026 over govt's AMR push

Stricter rules to curb antimicrobial resistance may limit antibiotic sales growth in 2026, as India tightens OTC use and pushes prescription-led, responsible consumption

Gene therapy for weight loss: Can one shot replace lifelong GLP-1 drugs?

US biotech firm Fractyl Health is developing Rejuva, an experimental gene therapy that aims to trigger long-term weight loss by programming the pancreas to produce more GLP-1 hormone

Falls after 65 can be deadlier than heart attacks, doctors warn: Here's why

Doctors warn that falls after 65 can trigger fractures, immobility, and fear, accelerating long-term disability and dependence, and leaving older adults struggling to regain confidence and function

Do meat eaters really live longer than vegetarians, as new study suggests?

On the surface, this appears to contradict decades of research showing that plant-based diets are good for your health

What are postbiotic supplements and do you really need them for your gut?

Postbiotics are beneficial compounds produced when gut bacteria, including probiotics, break down prebiotics. In other words, they are not live bacteria, but substances those bacteria produce

Reasons cited for US decision to withdraw are 'untrue': WHO chief

In a post on X, the WHO Chief hailed the contributions of the United States, a founding member of the WHO, which played a significant role in many of the WHO's greatest achievements

First wave of generic semaglutide approvals opens up India market

India has entered the first phase of generic semaglutide approvals, with CDSCO clearing multiple formulations for obesity and diabetes, paving the way for lower-cost GLP-1 therapies

Datanomics: India has highest Nipah case fatality ratio globally

India has the world's highest Nipah case fatality rate, with 78 deaths in 108 cases since 2001, as West Bengal reports new infections after nearly two decades

Nipah virus cases in West Bengal: What you should know to stay safe

With five confirmed Nipah virus cases and dozens quarantined, health authorities are racing to stop the spread of a rare but highly fatal disease

Career breaks for mental health: A smart investment for long-term growth

As burnout rises across industries, experts say stepping away from work for mental health may be the key to stronger leadership, creativity and long-term career stability

Why loud, nightly snoring could be a serious red flag for your health

With rising sleep disorders, specialists say loud, regular snoring may be an early clue to conditions affecting oxygen levels and overall health

Budget 2026: Can investment in digital health and AI reshape healthcare?

From diagnostics to primary care, experts say the coming Budget must shift digital health and AI from experimentation to execution at scale

How long sitting hours and sedentary lifestyles are weakening our hips

Orthopaedic experts warn that prolonged sitting weakens hip muscles and bones, leading to pain, stiffness and early fragility, even in people in their 20s and 30s

India's mental health care workforce must quadruple to meet needs

Country has 0.75 psychiatrists per 100,000 people: Less than the world average of 1.3

What we get wrong about trans-fats: Cardiologist busts 10 dangerous myths

From "zero trans-fat" labels and home cooking assumptions to cholesterol myths, a cardiologist explains why these fats remain a silent but serious threat to heart health

Dr Reddy's gets regulatory nod to sell generic version of Ozempic in India

Ozempic is also used off-label for weight loss due to its appetite-suppressing effects

What is CRPS? The rare pain disorder affecting Archana Puran Singh

Often mistaken for slow recovery, CRPS is a chronic pain disorder that can be life-altering. The actor's experience highlights why awareness matters

Stem cell therapy: How Abhay Deol found relief from chronic pain

After years of knee pain and sciatica, the actor turned to stem cell therapy, fuelling curiosity around regenerative treatments and what doctors say about safety and evidence

GLP-1 drugs and pregnancy: Why stopping may trigger hidden risks

As GLP-1 use rises, research and experts warn the post-drug phase may be a critical window for weight gain, metabolic instability and unexpected pregnancies