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Andhra allows surgeries by Ayurvedic doctors: Why the IMA is pushing back

A new Andhra policy allowing PG Ayurvedic doctors to perform select surgeries has drawn sharp criticism from the IMA, which says surgery requires training standards followed only in modern medicine

Terminal lucidity: Why brain gains a burst of awareness just before death

Sometimes, people with terminal illness suddenly become more alert, aware and communicative shortly before death. Neurologists explain what is known about this phenomenon, called terminal lucidity

NMC chairman stresses urgent need to prevent overuse of antibiotics

He said that the overuse of antibiotics must be prevented and the National Medical Commission is committed to working actively on these issues

Odisha, Delhi join AB-PMJAY; digital healthcare sees robust growth in 2025

Riding on the government's push for enhanced digital health service, India made major strides towards ensuring specialised healthcare reached the grassroots

Hip fractures among elderly on rise, experts call for safer home settings

Many elderly patients lose independence, requiring long-term care or assistance with daily living, even though proper rehabilitation can help many regain mobility

Toxic air hurting mental health, raises ADHD risk, warn health experts

Researches indicate a clear link between pollution and rising cognitive and neurotic disorders, with children, the geriatric population, and low-income communities being the most vulnerable

Fake rabies vaccine row: IIL says counterfeit batch no longer available

Indian Immunologicals Limited said the issue flagged by Australian authorities relates to a single counterfeit batch identified earlier and does not warrant a blanket warning against the vaccine

Health shocks of the year: What 2025 taught India about being unprepared

From unsafe medicines and rare infections to heatwaves and failing antibiotics, 2025 exposed why preparedness can no longer wait

Why your air fryer may be working against your health goals, doctor warns

Air fryers promise healthier cooking, but a Mumbai-based surgeon says they can undermine health goals if they create a false 'health halo' around junk food instead of balanced meals

Australia warns of fake rabies vaccine, Abhayrab, in India; makers respond

Australia's immunisation advisory group says counterfeit batches of rabies vaccine Abhayrab have circulated in India since November 2023, potentially leaving bite victims unprotected

Hidden infections could be the missing link in long Covid, says new study

Researchers say long Covid may be fuelled by reactivated viruses and co-infections triggered by Covid-19, opening new avenues for diagnosis and treatment

What we get wrong about menopause: Gynaecologist busts 13 persistent myths

From hot flashes and brain fog to HRT fears, sex life, weight gain and mood changes, a senior gynaecologist explains what menopause really looks like, and what science actually says

Air pollution in India biggest health crisis since Covid, warn doctors

In December, Delhi hospitals alone witnessed 20 to 30 per cent spike in respiratory patients, including many first-time cases and young adults, according to doctors

Precision oncology gains ground as India clears targeted cancer therapies

A string of CDSCO approvals and reviews is accelerating India's move to immunotherapies, ADCs and targeted drugs, widening options in major cancers and boosting competition

From jaw pain to ED: Five overlooked symptoms your heart may be failing

Many adults dismiss jaw pain, swelling or breathlessness as lifestyle issues. A cardiologist explains why these seemingly

Alcohol use behind six in ten mouth cancer cases in India, study finds

A large Indian study finds no safe level of alcohol for mouth cancer risk, especially when combined with smokeless tobacco, with locally brewed drinks posing the highest danger

Scientists edge closer to a universal cancer vaccine using nanoparticles

What if a single vaccine platform could train the immune system to prevent multiple cancers? A new nanoparti

Stress and sleepless nights strip away vital immune cells, finds new study

Chronic stress and poor sleep are linked to reduced levels of natural killer cells, according to a new study highlighting the hidden immune cost of anxiety and insomnia

How forced displacement reshapes refugees' gut health and immunity

Studies show that refugees often have gut microbiomes that look different from those of people who have not experienced displacement

New study links high fat cheese and cream to lower dementia risk in adults

Consuming more than 20 grams of full-fat cream per day was linked to a 16 per cent-24 per cent lower risk of dementia overall