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What a 'good death' means and why end-of-life planning changes everything

A good death, according to doctors, is not about stopping treatment but about shifting focus to comfort, dignity and patient wishes before crisis forces rushed decisions

What a 'good death' means and why end-of-life planning changes everything
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Eli Lilly eyes India as global manufacturing hub amid rising drug demand

Sales of the blockbuster weight-loss drug doubled within months of its launch in India, and became its top-selling medicine by value

Eli Lilly eyes India as global manufacturing hub amid rising drug demand
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Dr Reddy's plans to launch generic obesity drug at up to 60% discount

The company ​last month received an approval from ‌India's drug regulator ​to manufacture ‌and sell the generic version ‌of blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic

Dr Reddy's plans to launch generic obesity drug at up to 60% discount
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

India AI Summit: JP Nadda launches SAHI, BODH to power AI in healthcare

With digital health infrastructure in place, India has launched SAHI and BODH to accelerate AI-driven innovation in healthcare while keeping public trust, ethics and patient safety at the core

India AI Summit: JP Nadda launches SAHI, BODH to power AI in healthcare
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:25 PM IST

Who lives a good single life? Study shows why some flourish, others struggle

A new study finds that autonomy, secure attachment and a sense of choice, not casual sex, shape whether single people flourish or struggle

Who lives a good single life? Study shows why some flourish, others struggle
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

Don't ignore the gasp: Why breathlessness is a heart alert for women

Heart disease in women often appears without a crushing chest pain. Experts say shortness of breath is frequently the earliest warning sign and should never be dismissed as stress or fatigue

Don't ignore the gasp: Why breathlessness is a heart alert for women
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 5:25 PM IST

Is your child's screen time damaging their vision? Experts weigh in

From online classes to gaming, children are spending more time on screens and less outdoors, and experts say their eyesight is paying the price

Is your child's screen time damaging their vision? Experts weigh in
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

Why do women with epilepsy experience seizure spikes around periods?

Experts explain how hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle can trigger seizure clusters in some women with epilepsy and what can help manage the risk

Why do women with epilepsy experience seizure spikes around periods?
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

How savouring shared experiences can help couples stay strong together

Couples who pause to savour shared positive moments report greater closeness, fewer conflicts and stronger confidence in their future together, a new study finds

How savouring shared experiences can help couples stay strong together
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

AI in health can be beneficial if used under supervision: Experts at AI Summit

India AI Impact Summit 2026: From governance frameworks to clinical validation, experts and industry leaders discuss how AI can strengthen health delivery while safeguarding equity and patient privacy

AI in health can be beneficial if used under supervision: Experts at AI Summit
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

AI Impact Summit: From telemedicine to trust, how AI supports healthcare

At Bharat Mandapam, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 spotlights how AI is reshaping healthcare delivery, from digital records and teleconsultations to ethical, population-scale deployment

AI Impact Summit: From telemedicine to trust, how AI supports healthcare
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

First solar eclipse of 2026: Debunking myths on radiation, eyes, pregnancy

From warnings for expectant mothers to fears of harmful rays, here is what science actually says about eclipse-related health risks

First solar eclipse of 2026: Debunking myths on radiation, eyes, pregnancy
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Nadda to launch key initiatives at India AI Summit on Tuesday

As a digital public good under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, it is designed to strengthen trust, transparency and quality assurance in health-AI deployment

Nadda to launch key initiatives at India AI Summit on Tuesday
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 9:26 PM IST

Two injections a year may transform hypertension care, says Lancet review

Long-acting medicines, including RNA-based therapies, may soon allow patients to manage high blood pressure with just two doses a year

Two injections a year may transform hypertension care, says Lancet review
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 5:55 PM IST

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life

Even if longevity does not run in your family, following one of five healthy diets could meaningfully increase life expectancy, according to new research

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs: Cost, risks, who really needs them

As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs gain popularity, experts explain who needs it, the real health benefits, potential side effects, and why supervision is critical

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs: Cost, risks, who really needs them
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Sweet treat to silent risk: How sugar may raise cancer, heart risk

Experts say refined sugars may do more than add calories because they can alter insulin response, raise cardiovascular risk and create conditions linked to cancer development

Sweet treat to silent risk: How sugar may raise cancer, heart risk
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

Why the same virus affects people differently, triggers varied outcomes

A new study shows that both our genes and life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks on immune cells, shaping how differently we respond to the same virus

Why the same virus affects people differently, triggers varied outcomes
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Dozens in Australia diagnosed with rare vision loss linked to tattoos

Researchers in Australia have documented 40 cases of tattoo-linked immune reaction that can inflame the eyes and potentially lead to permanent vision loss

Dozens in Australia diagnosed with rare vision loss linked to tattoos
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Website designed to make it accessible to all

Accessibility options embedded within the India AI Impact Summit 2026 website enable users to customise text, contrast and layout for a more inclusive browsing experience

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Website designed to make it accessible to all
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 11:21 AM IST