Regulator's draft guidance allows flushing of 17 high-risk drugs including opioids; calls for drug take-back sites to curb AMR, environmental and public health risks
Multiple Sclerosis cases are rising in India, especially among women, with experts stressing early diagnosis, access to high-efficacy therapy, and supportive care
With the theme 'My MS diagnosis', World MS Day 2025 on May 30 highlights the urgency of early detection, access to care, and solidarity with MS patients worldwide
Starting July 1, France will ban smoking in public spaces like parks, beaches, and bus stops to protect children's health; violators may face fines up to 135 euros ($154)
Fact-check Friday: From workout worries to inhaler fears, experts bust the most common asthma myths people believe
At present, Maharashtra is conducting a survey focused on ILI (Influenza-like Illness) and SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) in relation
With 91,583 global Covid-19 cases in 28 days before May 11, many South Asian governments urged citizens to wear masks and stay cautious
The Danish drugmaker led the obesity revolution with Ozempic and Wegovy but now lags Eli Lilly in efficacy, trials, and strategy in a $150-bn market
Women living in hotter regions face higher rates of breast, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers, with heat-linked deaths also on the rise, study shows
Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, lemon tops the list of healthiest fruits due to its nutrient density, low calorie count, and wide-ranging health benefits
"Women's Health Month is a time to reflect on how surgical technology innovations like the da Vinci robotic technology are enhancing healthcare outcomes for women," said Dr Rooma Sinha
New WHO study finds that drinking alcohol, even in small daily amounts, increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the hardest cancers to detect and treat
A sperm donor unknowingly carrying a rare cancer-causing gene mutation fathered 67 children in Europe, with 10 diagnosed with cancer already, prompting urgent calls for limits on use of donor sperm
A 30-year study in The Lancet finds cardiovascular disease burden has become the region's top killer, with men, poorer nations, and younger age groups hit hardest by lifestyle and environmental risks
With gene therapy offering new hope for thalassemia, experts urge Indian govt to invest in early diagnosis, genetic testing, and equitable access to treatment
Amid rising demand and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro launch, Novo Nordisk is advancing plans to introduce its obesity drug Wegovy in the Indian market
Scientists from Manchester University have warned that rising temperatures could fuel the rapid global spread of Aspergillus, a deadly fungus already responsible for millions of deaths each year
Observed every May 28, Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 urges global action to end stigma and ensure access to safe, affordable menstrual care for women, and girls who menstruate
Without urgent boosts in investment, experts warn India will struggle to meet both everyday and emergency health demands
The Indo-Japanese-inspired hospital in North Bengaluru will feature 500 beds, green design, advanced clinical care, and be fully operational within 30 months