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Explained: What is analogue paneer? Why is the internet buzzing about it?

The use of analogue paneer by food joints has sparked concern, especially in urban areas where many rely on food deliveries and restaurant meals

India's suicide death rate drops 30% from 1990 to 2021: Lancet study

The Lancet study observed a more significant decline in suicide rates among females compared to males in India

Secondary infertility: What is it? Why is it rising in India? Details

Infertility is a major concern across the country and the cases of second infertility are significantly rising in India. Multiple factors contribute to this problem. Here's all you need to know

Campaign to screen people above 30 for non-communicable diseases launched

As a part of the campaign, trained ASHAs, ANMs, and frontline workers will conduct community visits to ensure maximum screening coverage, reaching individuals in their homes

WHO updates ICD framework, includes traditional medicine in health module

The Ayush ministry said the introduction of the Traditional Medicine Conditions' module in ICD-11 is a major step toward acknowledging the vital role of Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani

Record outbreaks of acute stomach flu in India show lurking health risks

The health agency reported over 300 outbreaks of food poisoning across the country, the highest since 2019

Mapping burden of long Covid: Work commences on review of studies

Despite visible, grave symptoms, long Covid continues to evade diagnosis, as scientists have found no significant laboratory markers that could indicate its presence

Providing top medical facilities to every Indian our priority: Nadda

At the inauguration of AIIMS Oncology Conclave 2025 at the National Cancer Institute in Jhajjar, he said that in the past people had to sell their homes and land to afford treatments like cancer care

Eyecare hospital chain MaxiVision plans expansion in Maharashtra, eyes IPO

MaxiVision is also setting its sights on the stock market, with plans to go public within the next two years

205 Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases detected in Maharashtra, toll hits 8

Maharashtra Health Department further said that 2 suspected new GBS cases were reported on Thursday

India to supply 100,000 care workers annually to global market: NSDC CEO

The NSDC is also placing special focus on partnering with educational institutions in Tier-II and Tier-III towns, as a large portion of the country's workforce resides in these areas

Govt to spend Rs 3,200 crore on cancer centres in all district hospitals

DHR gets special enhancement of Rs 531 crore for first year of ICMR's five-year strategic plan

Over 8.5K MSME pharma units get 1-yr breather to adopt Schedule M standards

Mohfw notifies extension till December 31 for companies under Rs 250 cr turnover

Mumbai reports first GBS death as Maharashtra toll climbs to eight

The patient, who was a resident of the Wadala area, was admitted to BMC-run Nair Hospital on January 23, 2025, after experiencing weakness in his legs

Over 650K families may benefit if Delhi joins Ayushman Bharat cover

According to a parliamentary response by the Union Health Ministry in 2023, around 6.5 lakh families in Delhi are eligible

First GBS death reported in Mumbai, toll rises to 8 in Maharashtra

While 104 patients have been discharged, 50 are in ICU and 20 on ventilator support

Apollo Hospitals to expand presence in metros with five new hospitals

The expansion will include a 500-bed facility in Gurugram, a new hospital in Hyderabad, a women-focused cancer centre in Delhi, and additional facilities in Kolkata and Pune

Nearly 740 mn Ayushman Bharat health records created: Govt tells RS

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has been launched with the aim of enabling interoperability of health data within the health ecosystem and creating electronic health records for every citizen

Medicine retailers, e-pharmacies asked to display DPCO's drug price list

National pharma pricing regulator says list has to be put up 'conspicuously'

AstraZeneca's cancer drug tops list of new brands launched in 2024

Five of top 20 drug introductions target cancer, reflecting its rising incidence in India